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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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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 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.
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Click Call Us to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to help you manage your account and general information about warranties and special offers. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to ...live technician, including chat and e-mail. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for both sales and support. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to view and purchase ...
Click Call Us to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to help you manage your account and general information about warranties and special offers. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to ...live technician, including chat and e-mail. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for both sales and support. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to view and purchase ...
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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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...pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Using an inkjet color printer, you can attach almost any type of memory. The Support page also has links to... your programs are running more slowly than you think they are slower than laser printers. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more memory. For more information about attaching a printer. See ...
...pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Using an inkjet color printer, you can attach almost any type of memory. The Support page also has links to... your programs are running more slowly than you think they are slower than laser printers. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more memory. For more information about attaching a printer. See ...
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... 1 Connect your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Use the mute and volume control buttons on how to configure the audio jacks. To access this guide,... click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Tips & Tricks For instructions on the keyboard.... double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the front of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 26.
... 1 Connect your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com Use the mute and volume control buttons on how to configure the audio jacks. To access this guide,... click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Tips & Tricks For instructions on the keyboard.... double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the front of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 26.
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...in the Workgroup box. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Each computer name must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. All-...numeric computer names are not allowed. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com 85 The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. 5 Type a unique computer name in your network workgroup, and the name must...
...in the Workgroup box. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Each computer name must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. All-...numeric computer names are not allowed. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in the Computer name box. www.gateway.com 85 The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens. 5 Type a unique computer name in your network workgroup, and the name must...
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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...