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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 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 2 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 Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a...
Contents Memory card types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the left side panel 35 Removing the right side panel 36 Removing the front bezel 37 Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ...
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Contents Before calling Gateway Customer Care 99 Calling Customer Care 99 Appendix A: Legal Notices 101 Index 111 iv
Contents Before calling Gateway Customer Care 99 Calling Customer Care 99 Appendix A: Legal Notices 101 Index 111 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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... your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Customer Care will need this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support •...computer model and serial number. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the top of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look different than your computer ...
... your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Customer Care will need this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support •...computer model and serial number. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the top of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look different than your computer ...
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www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3
www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3
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CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Computer • Front • Back 5
CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Computer • Front • Back 5
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Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration.
Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration.
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... camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from...
... camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from...
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Make sure that this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this is preset at the factory. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. 8 Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) ...
Make sure that this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this is preset at the factory. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. 8 Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) ...
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... into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Plug a modem cable into this screw before opening the case. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers...
... into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Plug a modem cable into this screw before opening the case. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers...
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For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Lets you can record sound on this card, if installed. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Plug your telephone into this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your ...
For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. Lets you can record sound on this card, if installed. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Plug your telephone into this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your ...
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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 • 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 • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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Top of screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of sight, and the 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 Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings ...
Top of screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of sight, and the 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 Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings ...
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... it supports the lower curve of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. 13 www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by...
... it supports the lower curve of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. 13 www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by...
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If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that they are in a relaxed position when you work. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your wrists. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take ...
If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that they are in a relaxed position when you work. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your wrists. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take ...
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... should always be moved to a wired Ethernet network. In other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to set the voltage to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may...
... should always be moved to a wired Ethernet network. In other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to set the voltage to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may...
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To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the front of your computer first. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem at the back of your computer. If you...
To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the front of your computer first. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem at the back of your computer. If you...