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Upgrading your computer

Built-in networking

The built-in networking allows you to connect your computer to an
Ethernet-based network.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the
chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB
peripherals without taking up system resources.

Summary of Contents for SX2885

Page 1: ...1 User s Guide Gateway desktop series...

Page 2: ...ical drive 18 To insert a disc into your computer s optical drive 19 Taking care of your optical discs 19 Upgrading your computer 20 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 Software 25 Us...

Page 3: ...2 Index 95 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Gateway desktop series user s guide Original Issue 22 March 2012 Visit registration gateway com and discover the benefits of being a customer of Gateway R...

Page 4: ...oftware REGISTRATION When using your computer for the first time it is recommended that you register it This gives you access to some useful benefits such as Faster service from our trained representa...

Page 5: ...e time please do not turn off your computer wait until the installation has finished RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you...

Page 6: ...d when contacting us will ensure better and quicker service Gateway website Remember to visit www gateway com Check out the support section for up to date information help drivers and downloads Warran...

Page 7: ...g part in sport exercise or other activities in a dynamic environment Vibration or movement can loosen fastenings damage internal components and even cause battery leakage Is away from direct sunlight...

Page 8: ...and as close to the computer as possible do not overload it with too many adapters If your computer uses an external AC adapter Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Allow the adapter to coo...

Page 9: ...other particles Save the dummies for use when no cards are in the slots Servicing your computer Do not attempt to service your computer yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangero...

Page 10: ...eadphones increase volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted Do not listen to high volumes for extended periods Do not...

Page 11: ...other discomfort please contact your doctor We advise that parents monitor the use of games by their children If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms dizziness blurred vision eye...

Page 12: ...ving the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean you ll be properly supported It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and product...

Page 13: ...ent that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters televisions copy machines or heating and air conditioning equipment Avoid dusty areas and extremes of te...

Page 14: ...shoulder muscles The keyboard should be placed just above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as yo...

Page 15: ...g up your computer 15 Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the...

Page 16: ...ase follow the instructions provided on the setup guide Connect your mouse and keyboard PS 2 interface Plug the PS 2 mouse and keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port and mouse port gre...

Page 17: ...etwork port on the rear of the computer then connect the other end of the network cable into the cable modem or network jack or hub on your network Note Consult your operating system help files for in...

Page 18: ...ff all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press and hold the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer...

Page 19: ...ng care of your optical discs Keep your disc in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on th...

Page 20: ...puter read the following section Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras PDAs MP3 players and mobile phones Inserting a memory card 1 Align the card so that the...

Page 21: ...s of SD cards cover different capacities while using the same overall design SD cards contain up to 4 GB SDHC cards contain up to 32 GB and SDXC cards can contain up to 2048 GB 2 TB Your computer prov...

Page 22: ...ter to an Ethernet based network Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB port is...

Page 23: ...1 Check that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Attach the video cable to the monitor port on the computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3...

Page 24: ...r such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast conn...

Page 25: ...ve to do is follow the instructions on the screen Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer the Welcome Center window opens The Welcome Center introduces you to the new features and tool...

Page 26: ...ng so you can make faster more informed decisions Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer for system recovery options you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible See pag...

Page 27: ...s Media Center These programs can handle a variety of multimedia content presented with simple menus that may be easily controlled with a remote control You may watch live or recorded TV if your compu...

Page 28: ...your computer does not include Windows Media Center or it is equipped with a Blu ray drive you may watch movies with PowerDVD You may start PowerDVD by inserting a disc and waiting for the program to...

Page 29: ...on your computer Codecs A codec is software that is used to compress or decompress a digital media file such as a song or video Windows Media Player and other programs use codecs to play and create di...

Page 30: ...th one of six regions Please refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the regio...

Page 31: ...ies If your computer is equiped with a Blu ray disc drive you can play Blu ray movies on your computer Simply insert the disc into the optical drive after a short delay Cyberlink PowerDVD will start t...

Page 32: ...sing the Internet has become a natural part of daily computing Just a few simple steps can connect you to a vast collection of knowledge and communication tools To accomplish these steps you should fi...

Page 33: ...Subscriber Line is an always on connection that runs over the phone line As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies you can use your telephone at the same time you are connected to the Internet...

Page 34: ...you can share files peripheral devices such as a printer and an Internet connection You can set up a LAN using wired technologies such as Ethernet or wireless technologies such as WiFi or Bluetooth Wi...

Page 35: ...unding environment Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network Most routers have a built in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection The ISP...

Page 36: ...vailable the most common are USB WiFi adapter Connects to a free USB port on your computer Wireless Expansion Card This card is installed inside your computer in an available expansion slot Diagram of...

Page 37: ...k management options Click on Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Surf the Net To surf the Internet you need a program called an Internet browser Internet Explorer prov...

Page 38: ...earch the web and use Bing tools to alert you of news fill forms automatically stay safe online and more 2 Back and Forward buttons Navigate through pages you have already visited 3 Address bar Type i...

Page 39: ...a Phishing Filter that warns you about and helps to protect you from potential or known fraudulent websites sites that look legitimate but actually are designed to capture your personal information T...

Page 40: ...ious software typically called viruses are programs designed to infect and damage computers Most viruses are transmitted over the Internet emails or malicious Web sites A typical virus will replicate...

Page 41: ...ned to deliberately harm your computer For example viruses worms and Trojan horses are malicious software To help protect your computer against malware make sure it is using up to date antivirus and a...

Page 42: ...atches and other software fixes when they become available By regularly updating your computer you block attackers from being able to take advantage of software flaws vulnerabilities that they could o...

Page 43: ...ies such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual from viruses worms Trojan horse and other types of malicious programs Your antivirus and antispyware software should be configure...

Page 44: ...as your last name and words that can be found in the dictionary especially password Try to select especially strong unique passwords for protecting activities like online banking Keep your passwords...

Page 45: ...t respond to email messages that ask for personal information Legitimate companies will not use email messages to ask for your personal information When in doubt contact the company by phone or by ty...

Page 46: ...logs or online communities Online offers that look too good to be true usually are The old saying there s no such thing as a free lunch still rings true today Supposedly free software such as screen s...

Page 47: ...in Texas and all of the sudden start buying refrigerators in Budapest In order to confirm these out of the ordinary purchases they might call you and ask you to confirm them Don t take these calls li...

Page 48: ...important applications that protect your computer In addition Windows Firewall Windows Defender and Windows Automatic Updates are provided by Microsoft as part of a comprehensive system to defend your...

Page 49: ...ccess the internet After a period of time the Firewall will know your list of trusted programs and won t ask for permission the next time the program tries to connect to the internet The Firewall also...

Page 50: ...your privacy and your computer Windows Defender includes real time protection options Real time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves...

Page 51: ...essage read it carefully and then make sure the name of the action or program that s about to start is one that you intended to start By verifying these actions before they start User Account settings...

Page 52: ...rer click on Tools Internet Options 2 In the Privacy tab move the slider up or down to select a setting How do I know when my computer is at risk If the Action Center reports an alert or if your compu...

Page 53: ...ensure your computer stays in good health Error checking Using the Check Disk tool regularly prevents your system from getting unreliable and information getting lost It checks and repairs two types o...

Page 54: ...eanup Wizard helps free up space on your disk drive It searches your drive and displays unused files such as temporary Internet files files in the Recycle Bin and other temporary files that you may sa...

Page 55: ...thus decrease the chance of a fault developing at a later date 1 Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs 2 Click on Start Computer Right click on the Gateway icon and select Properties 3 Cl...

Page 56: ...left simply place your pointer over the hard disk drive icon The information will automatically appear Free some Space on your hard disk drive 1 Empty the Recycle Bin When you delete a file from your...

Page 57: ...m the hard disk Run Windows System Tools Windows includes some convenient tools to keep your computer in good shape Use these tools on a regular basis to maintain a reliable and speedy system To make...

Page 58: ...undo harmful changes to your computer and restore settings and performance without removing your personal data files such as documents browsing history photos favorites or emails Note If you only need...

Page 59: ...r to how it was on an earlier date without affecting your personal documents or emails it will not restore lost documents either By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are mad...

Page 60: ...he date and time to this name 3 To finish click on Create Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date you can use this option to undo the restoration A...

Page 61: ...y performs automatic updates through Live Update You can also start a manual update from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link Operating system software and drivers W...

Page 62: ...issues Remote Assistance makes it possible to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without personally visiting it You can access Remote Assistance by clicking on Start All Programs Maintenance...

Page 63: ...g a power strip make sure it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disc you created during Windows s...

Page 64: ...er is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure the printer is correctly connected to the computer For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documen...

Page 65: ...ly Check if the disc is clean and unscratched Check your drive by using a good undamaged disc If your drive can not read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive Contact...

Page 66: ...Windows operating system and factory loaded software and drivers To ensure you can recover your computer when needed you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible Creating recovery discs To...

Page 67: ...ndows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Disc OR To create recovery discs for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Create Drivers and Applications B...

Page 68: ...efault Backup dialog box opens This dialog box tells you the number of blank recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs Make sure that you have the required number of identical blan...

Page 69: ...ker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each disc such as Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2 or Apps Drivers Recovery disc Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will remember 5 If...

Page 70: ...are and drivers on page 71 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre installed see that product s documentation or technical support Web site 2 Revert to a previous syste...

Page 71: ...on instructions New device drivers If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device To recover your pre installed...

Page 72: ...you want to reinstall Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to...

Page 73: ...tore point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your computer Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverab...

Page 74: ...ery Management opens 2 Click on the Restore tab then Restore system to factory default The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens 3 Click on Yes then Start A dialog box displays information about the ha...

Page 75: ...from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers 1 Turn on your computer insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive then restart your co...

Page 76: ...hich device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 4 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM DVD this line may start with IDE 1 then press Enter Windows installs from the recover...

Page 77: ...l coute prolong e du baladeur peut endommager l oreille de l utilisateur CAUTION when listening To protect your hearing follow these instructions Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clea...

Page 78: ...ed including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital d...

Page 79: ...Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is 10 mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100 mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MH...

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Page 81: ...ion number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with...

Page 82: ...the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message...

Page 83: ...rk protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it i...

Page 84: ...of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 JAPAN VCCI Japanese modem notice CE COMPLIANCE REQUIR...

Page 85: ...For further information contact the local office in the country of use Please see http ec europa eu enterprise rtte implem htm for the latest country list MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRODUCT CE Marking Gate...

Page 86: ...uipment and should be easily accessible Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply The power supply has no user replaceable parts Inside the power supply are hazard...

Page 87: ...ernet LAN or RTC modem cable can have length exceeding 3 metres Gateway recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your computer to a hardware device that was not inclu...

Page 88: ...cal devices installed in your computer are designed for use solely as components of such electronic product and therefore do not comply with the appropriate requirements of Code of Federal Regulation...

Page 89: ...ximum attention is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in heavy metals such as lead cadmium chromium mercury etc Suppliers are asked for each part of any product to respect a...

Page 90: ...onment php Battery disposal when applicable Before disposing of your equipment ensure that you have removed any batteries that may be fitted in the equipment European law states that batteries must be...

Page 91: ...y of our environment The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change More information refers to www energystar gov or w...

Page 92: ...g written materials or other container s in the place you obtained them for a full refund GATEWAY SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 Grant of License This Gateway License Agreement License permits you to use one copy...

Page 93: ...s You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms o...

Page 94: ...three 3 years as commencing from your receipt of this software you may obtain a complete machine readable copy of the source code for the Free Software under the terms of the GPL without charge excep...

Page 95: ...k Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 55 disk drives taking care of discs 19 Download 29 Drives Memory card reader 20 DSL 33 DVD 30 DVD movies 30 playing 30 E Electronic Program Guide 28 Environment 89 Epile...

Page 96: ...Connection 32 33 Firewall 41 48 Internet Service Provider ISP 32 L LAN Local Area Network 34 Last Known Good Configuration 60 M Maintenance HDD management 56 Recovery Management Program 26 System tool...

Page 97: ...9 60 Windows Action Center 47 61 setting up computer 12 area 12 broadband network 17 chair 12 keyboard 14 monitor 14 mouse 14 power cable 17 Software Removing software 56 Software License 92 Spyware 4...

Page 98: ...1 W Warranty 6 Welcome Center 25 WiFi 34 Windows System Restore 58 Using Windows 25 Welcome Center 25 Windows Action Center 47 61 Windows automatic updates 49 61 Windows Defender 50 Windows Media Cent...

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