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...RJ45) cable to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio...Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of Gateway, Inc. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect ...
...RJ45) cable to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on your model) If available, connect to Add-in video card (optional) Audio...Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of Gateway, Inc. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect ...
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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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...and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. 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 hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional...Guide In addition to your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and...
...and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. 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 hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional...Guide In addition to your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and...
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www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. If you ever ... assistance. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if 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 computer model and serial number. If you ever ... assistance. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3
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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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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 bay ...
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 bay ...
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Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this connector. Make sure that this illustration. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this is preset at the factory. 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 ...
Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this connector. Make sure that this illustration. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this is preset at the factory. 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 ...
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... out: Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 32. 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...
... out: Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 32. 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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Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your telephone into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your computer (Default). Plug speaker cables into this card, if installed. Plug a video ...
Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your telephone into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your computer (Default). Plug speaker cables into this card, if installed. Plug a video ...
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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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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 the floor Screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions. Top of screen is perpendicular to your ...
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 the floor Screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions. Top of screen is perpendicular to your ...
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... back support. 13 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your eyes. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the...
... back support. 13 This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your eyes. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the...
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Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you work. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to break up the work and shut down your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Make sure that has a modem jack. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your wrists. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period...
Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you work. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to break up the work and shut down your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Make sure that has a modem jack. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your wrists. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period...
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www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the ...
www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the ...