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Data ports Memory card reader, FireWire™ and USB ports, headphone and
microphone jacks
Wireless keyboard
Web cam connector
SETUP GUIDE
Slot-load DVD-RW drive Listen to music, watch DVD movies, or install software.
Power button and stand
Wireless optical mouse
1 Extend the stand to position the display
at a comfortable viewing angle.
2 Connect the power/data cable to the power
module...
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Storing the remote control 30 Using the DVD-RW drive 30
Loading a disc 30 Ejecting an optical disc 31 Playing discs 31 Creating discs 32 Using the memory card reader 32 Memory card types 33 Using a memory card 33 Connecting peripheral devices 34 Connecting the TV tuner 34 Connecting the Web cam 39 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 41 Connecting the dial-up modem 41...
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Audio 77 CD drive 77 Display 77 DVD-RW drive 78 Ethernet 79 File management 80 Hard drive 81 Internet 82 Keyboard 83 Media Center 83 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Mouse 89 Networks 89 Passwords 89 Power 90 Printer 90 Remote control 91 Sound 91 Recovering your system 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 93...
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... if you call for assistance.
S/N: SZSL95IN0XXXXXXXX
Serial number and Customer Care telephone number
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these...
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... bright reflections and glare. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter.
• Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use
your computer in a dark room.
• Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the
display.
• Avoid focusing your eyes on your...
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... fixes to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your computer. For information on running Windows Update, see "Windows Update" in your online User Guide. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information...
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... Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive.
To move files and settings from your old computer:
1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new
computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software...
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... software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media Center computer must also have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide
• You must be connected to the Internet to update the
Program Guide. Make sure that your Internet account is set...
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... Panel. The
Control Panel window opens.
2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change
Default Printer option under the Printers category. The Printer window opens.
3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default
printer, then click Set as Default Printer.
• Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with
your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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... technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions.
Caution
To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs...
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...'s installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center.
Preparing for software and device driver recovery
You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive...
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... "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which computer the discs are for. If you are recording multiple discs, as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on.
Tip
After a recovery disc is created, your computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set...
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...recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97.
2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click
Programs...
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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting
To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery.
3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then
click Next.
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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting
To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover.
3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you
have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc.
Using Microsoft System Restore
Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "...
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....gateway.com
Recovering your system to its factory condition
If your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. This process is called a factory recovery.
Caution
A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers...
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... system DVD. You also need to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers.
To completely re-install Windows:
1 If you can still run Windows, back up your personal files,
and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have not already done so). For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 93.
2 Insert the...
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...installed, use the
software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. You can also run Windows Update for the latest Windows patches. For more information, see "Updating Windows" on page 64.
Telephone support
Before calling Gateway...
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...turning on 19
power/data cable 9
printer installing 41 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 9
programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92, 93
R
RAM See memory
rebooting 21
recording audio files 32 discs 32
recovering defaults 101 files from Recycle Bin 80 programs 92 software 92, 93 system 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 102 with...
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... DSL modem 85 DVD drive 78 Ethernet network 79 files 80 general guidelines 76 hard drive 81 Internet connection 82, 87 keyboard 83 LCD panel 77 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 77 mouse 89 network 79, 89 passwords 89 power 90 printer 90 safety guidelines 76 screen 77 sound 91 technical support 103 Web site connection speed 82 Windows Media Center 83
turning off computer...