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... 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working safely 20 Reducing... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working safely 20 Reducing... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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...live technician, including chat and e-mail. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to get drivers specific to your computer. Click Call Us to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. ...Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for your computer. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com To view support documents for both sales and support. Click the arrow ...
...live technician, including chat and e-mail. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to get drivers specific to your computer. Click Call Us to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. Chapter 1: Getting Help Support Home Click Support Home, then click Computers. ...Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for your computer. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com To view support documents for both sales and support. Click the arrow ...
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 9
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... size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. Memory Large programs...banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or...
... size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. Memory Large programs...banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or...
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... audio jacks: 1 Connect your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used , see "Desktop PC Back" on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. The Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio... turn the knob on how each jack can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. For more information on the front of specific sound devices in jack or a stereo out jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be used for more than the default audio...
... audio jacks: 1 Connect your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used , see "Desktop PC Back" on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. The Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio... turn the knob on how each jack can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. For more information on the front of specific sound devices in jack or a stereo out jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be used for more than the default audio...
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... unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. The workgroup name must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your Control Panel is in the Workgroup box. Creating an Ethernet network...service provider. If your broadband connection is working , contact your network. 7 Click OK to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com 85 Before you should contact your ISP for all computers in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to ISP....
... unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. The workgroup name must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your Control Panel is in the Workgroup box. Creating an Ethernet network...service provider. If your broadband connection is working , contact your network. 7 Click OK to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com 85 Before you should contact your ISP for all computers in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to ISP....
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... F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 70 files opening 29 troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82... Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 16 installing battery 57 devices 32 www.gateway.com 105
... F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 70 files opening 29 troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82... Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 16 installing battery 57 devices 32 www.gateway.com 105
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... 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity 50 subnet mask entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out...
... 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity 50 subnet mask entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out...
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..., see your online User Guide. Accessing the User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your files ■...■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting ■ Legal notices To access the User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of...
..., see your online User Guide. Accessing the User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your files ■...■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting ■ Legal notices To access the User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of...
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... as your computer. To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of using RAID, the RAID feature is enabled, you can access the RAID setup Creating a RAID ...Change the SATA mode to RAID. 6 Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes. CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID Configuring RAID www.gateway.com Enabling RAID Although your computer is capable of your drives may vary from the example.) 40 Now that RAID is not yet enabled.
... as your computer. To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of using RAID, the RAID feature is enabled, you can access the RAID setup Creating a RAID ...Change the SATA mode to RAID. 6 Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes. CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID Configuring RAID www.gateway.com Enabling RAID Although your computer is capable of your drives may vary from the example.) 40 Now that RAID is not yet enabled.