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Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Do not use this product from the wall outlet before inserting the AC adapter plug. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked or covered. The plug only fits in too many devices. These openings must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. i The overall...
Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Do not use this product from the wall outlet before inserting the AC adapter plug. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked or covered. The plug only fits in too many devices. These openings must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. i The overall...
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Using a power outlet that may result in electric shock and/or injury. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of explosion if battery is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to normal condition. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally ...
Using a power outlet that may result in electric shock and/or injury. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of explosion if battery is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to normal condition. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally ...
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...that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Gateway is ENERGY STAR? iii What is committed to http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. Disposal instructions ...Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of climate change. Gateway is proud to local, state or federal laws. Environmental Protection Agency. More information refers to offer products and services worldwide ...
...that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Gateway is ENERGY STAR? iii What is committed to http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. Disposal instructions ...Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of climate change. Gateway is proud to local, state or federal laws. Environmental Protection Agency. More information refers to offer products and services worldwide ...
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... following tips: • refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. Observe the following section provides tips for comfortable use . Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer... conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your desk to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. : Note: The statement above is applicable only to minimize neck strain iv
... following tips: • refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. Observe the following section provides tips for comfortable use . Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer... conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your desk to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. : Note: The statement above is applicable only to minimize neck strain iv
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Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at the middle of time. If this is unavoidable, work for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from...
Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at the middle of time. If this is unavoidable, work for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from...
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Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 20 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 21 Using the media card reader 22 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 20 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 21 Using the media card reader 22 ...
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Contents Internet and networking 32 Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 ...
Contents Internet and networking 32 Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 ...
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..., such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! Another Option Another way to visit our ...your product registration, you will help us to provide you with important data that you immediately register it is to register your Gateway product is recommended that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Product Registration When using your ...
..., such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! Another Option Another way to visit our ...your product registration, you will help us to provide you with important data that you immediately register it is to register your Gateway product is recommended that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Product Registration When using your ...
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...) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 22. For more information. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical...
...) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 22. For more information. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical...
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CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Backup button (optional) Photo Frame button (optional) Description Press to start slide show. 4 Press to launch the backup software suite.
CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Backup button (optional) Photo Frame button (optional) Description Press to start slide show. 4 Press to launch the backup software suite.
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... proper local voltage. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this switch is installed. 5 Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into these ports. Make sure this jack for...
... proper local voltage. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this switch is installed. 5 Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into these ports. Make sure this jack for...
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Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your side left side panel. This jack is installed. Remove these screws to remove the left and right speakers into a port on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this card. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card, the expansion ...
Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your side left side panel. This jack is installed. Remove these screws to remove the left and right speakers into a port on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this card. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is a high-performance video card, the expansion ...
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Connect an external SATA hard drive to this jack.eSATAportConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7 www.gateway.com Component Telephone jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Icon eSATA Description Plug the cord from your telephone into this optional jack. (only for certain models).
Connect an external SATA hard drive to this jack.eSATAportConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7 www.gateway.com Component Telephone jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Icon eSATA Description Plug the cord from your telephone into this optional jack. (only for certain models).
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During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ...
During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your computer during a power failure. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ...
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... commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 11 You can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.com To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem...
... commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 11 You can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.com To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem...
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..., you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web...
..., you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web...
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... you scan the files you want to download. 13 Additionally, the speed of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to download, then press ENTER. - www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Downloading is the process of your computer...
... you scan the files you want to download. 13 Additionally, the speed of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to download, then press ENTER. - www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Downloading is the process of your computer...