8512417 - Gateway Setup Guide
Page 2
..., or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have...
..., or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 12
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 13
...in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone,... or other device into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this drive to listen to connect a removable hard ...
...in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone,... or other device into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this drive to listen to connect a removable hard ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 14
... (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set...
... (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 16
... installed. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your telephone into a port on page 31. Plug speaker cables into this jack. ... a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. Plug the cord from your rear right and left and right speakers into this card, if installed.
... installed. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your telephone into a port on page 31. Plug speaker cables into this jack. ... a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. Plug the cord from your rear right and left and right speakers into this card, if installed.
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 86
... for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that the display is plugged in your computer. • Connect an external display that the video cable is connected to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. For more information, see the "...If you know works to your online User Guide. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your display and video card documentation. Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. The text on the display is dim or ...
... for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that the display is plugged in your computer. • Connect an external display that the video cable is connected to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. For more information, see the "...If you know works to your online User Guide. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your display and video card documentation. Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. The text on the display is dim or ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 122
These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is required for help. Operation ...is subject to state tariffs. The telephone company may be certain of the number of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not...FCC rules. The modem is designed to be provided to maintain uninterrupted service. On the computer or modem card is Part 68-compliant. If this information must accept any interference received, including interference that contains the FCC...
These accessories are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is required for help. Operation ...is subject to state tariffs. The telephone company may be certain of the number of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not...FCC rules. The modem is designed to be provided to maintain uninterrupted service. On the computer or modem card is Part 68-compliant. If this information must accept any interference received, including interference that contains the FCC...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 130
...troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...
...troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel... Internet 9 120 to network 9, 15 connections analog speakers 9 audio in 10 cable modem 15 center speaker 9 dial-up modem 10, 16 digital camera 7, 9, 32 digital video camera 7, 9, 32 DSL modem 15 Ethernet 9, 15 external audio 9, 10 external speakers 9 Firewire 7, 9, 32 front speaker 9 headphone 7, 9 i.Link 7, 9 IEEE 1394 7, 9 ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 131
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE ...73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 51 replacing 51 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 121
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE ...73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 51 replacing 51 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan variable-speed 16 121
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 137
www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords...connection speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W ...
www.gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords...connection speed 80 Windows Media Center 82 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 106 TV tuner card 10 V video playing 26, 27 video jack 7 voltage checking selection 15 selection switch 15 volume adjusting 30 adjusting dial-up modem 89 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 92 W ...
8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windows Vista)
Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper...
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online ... you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper...
8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windows Vista)
Page 75
... properties such as an extension to roughly double the size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate... to accommodate additional windows. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
... properties such as an extension to roughly double the size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate... to accommodate additional windows. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. The Display Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
8512779 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Windows Vista)
Page 92
...user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 52 shared folders 52 virus protecting against 57 removing 57 voice...file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security ...
...user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 52 shared folders 52 virus protecting against 57 removing 57 voice...file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button...equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44 wireless Ethernet network 45 connecting to 48 equipment needed 46 installing cards 47 installing drivers 47 security ...