Gateway DX4200 Support Question
Gateway DX4200 Support Question
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Question posted by lbcarmen on February 24th, 2012
What's Good Choice To Upgrade Power Supply For Gateway Dx4200-07from 300w To ?
Want to get brtter graphics card
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8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 21
To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover
When you have blank discs ready. Follow ...you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 5
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Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73
Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74
Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access ...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 51
...router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end..., 110V electrical outlet.
2 Turn on your computer wherever you like. www.gateway.com
In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each... good connection.
4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer you want to connect to communicate.
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 71
...Click the picture or color you want to use for background
images. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens.
2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider...then click the location where you want , then click OK.
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Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes,...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 75
...computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize... the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port ...gateway.com
Setting up multiple monitors
Important
The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
... Power Options, click
Change power-saving settings.
Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. www.gateway.com
Changing power-saving settings
Changing the power plan
Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
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... startup 56
pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16
personal area network (PAN) 42
playing audio CD 29... music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28
power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73
printer adding Bluetooth 53... 71
sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51
shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 3
...1: About This Reference 1
About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer ...14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14
Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15
Connecting to a ...card reader 26
i
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 5
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Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling ...cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 13
..., DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive.
Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button
Plug a microphone into this jack. Press this button for fast, one-touch copying of ..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks.
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Component
Icon
Memory card reader
Optical disc drive
Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional)
IEEE 1394...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 19
...• Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture.
• Select a flat surface for
long periods of the computer desk so your hands
...and screen so you can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.
13 www.gateway.com
Reducing eye strain
Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 20
... by using a surge protector. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work .
• Take breaks to your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 21
... be equipped with a built-in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch:
1 Disconnect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such...power is operating in another country). www.gateway.com
Checking the voltage selection
Caution
If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
The power supply...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
... or press the power button to save power, and saves your computer, press and hold the power button for files. From that menu, you turn off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 25
...key
Description
Press these keys to play your computer does not turn off, press and hold the
power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to find out...with keys that show which keyboard feature is active. Press these keys to adjust the volume. www.gateway.com
2 If your audio files and to start program actions. Using the keyboard
The keyboard has ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 40
...extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before opening the case. Do not lay ...sensitive components in your computer. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to a bare metal ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 51
You must remove it from your computer case.
To replace the memory card reader:
1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top ...forms the top of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. Tip
The top bezel is
in
"Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. www.gateway.com
Replacing the memory card reader
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 102
... model and serial number. The technician may have installed it according to
an AC power outlet that is nearby at the time of this information if you call .
Gateway Customer Care will need this chapter. • Have your customer ID, serial number...device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does
not appear to " questions about using a program,
see your computer is supplying power.
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 118
...cards 26
peripheral devices 30
playing audio CD 25 Blu-ray Disc 25 DVD 25
Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 30 USB support for 30
pointer moving 21
ports See connections
power... off computer 17 turning on computer 16
power button 7
power supply 15
printer installing 30 setting default 78 ...91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 120
... telephone support 96
turning off computer 7, 17, 18
turning on computer 7, 16
TV tuner card 10
Windows Easy Transfer 65 Windows key 19 Windows System Restore 88 Windows Update 56 wired Ethernet
troubleshooting 76 working safely 12
U
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14
updating Windows 56
UPS 14
USB port 7, 9, 30
V
video HDMI jack...
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