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... tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with many powerful features. otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to...modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your computer's USB ports. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. WARNING: To protect your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your...
... tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with many powerful features. otherwise Add-in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to...modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your computer's USB ports. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. WARNING: To protect your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the ...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the ...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ...
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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... locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an... the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
... locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an... the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
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... model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number...
... model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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... the power on . This jack is color-coded green. Press this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack...
... the power on . This jack is color-coded green. Press this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack...
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Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. 8 Make sure that this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon...
Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. 8 Make sure that this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon...
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... the case. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna...
... the case. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna...
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This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your computer (Default). Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug ...
This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your computer (Default). Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this card, if installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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Top of obstructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of sight Feet are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings ...
Top of obstructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of sight Feet are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings ...
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... focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. If the desk...
... focusing your eyes on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. If the desk...
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If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your wrists. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer can enter your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you run your computer normally. 14 Although you ...
If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your wrists. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer can enter your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. If you run your computer normally. 14 Although you ...
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... to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply, a component built into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer. Make sure this when your location is supplied at 230 volts at 50...
... to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply, a component built into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer. Make sure this when your location is supplied at 230 volts at 50...