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Follow all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not exceed 80% of power indicated on the power cord. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked by plugging in a fire or electric shock. If you are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ...
Follow all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not exceed 80% of power indicated on the power cord. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked by plugging in a fire or electric shock. If you are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ...
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Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. ii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to normal condition. CAUTION: Danger of electric shock from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Refer all telephone lines ...
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. ii Telephone line safety • Disconnect all servicing to normal condition. CAUTION: Danger of electric shock from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Refer all telephone lines ...
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... to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Gateway is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy ... or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. What is ENERGY STAR...
... to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Gateway is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy ... or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. What is ENERGY STAR...
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marks Tips and information for more comfortable computer use. Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode ... tensing your muscles or shrugging your sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more...
marks Tips and information for more comfortable computer use. Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode ... tensing your muscles or shrugging your sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more...
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The following work habits to reduce eyestrain. If this is unavoidable, work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on how to make your eyes. Developing good work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as open windows, 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 the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. ...
The following work habits to reduce eyestrain. If this is unavoidable, work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on how to make your eyes. Developing good work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as open windows, 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 the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...and port locations may vary. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. After we receive your product registration, you will help us to provide you with important data that will be sent a... it . This will invite you should keep in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 Another Option Another way to register ...
...and port locations may vary. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. After we receive your product registration, you will help us to provide you with important data that will be sent a... it . This will invite you should keep in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 Another Option Another way to register ...
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... also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Use this button to turn the power on or off. 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...
... also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Use this button to turn the power on or off. 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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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. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Backup button (optional) Photo Frame button (optional) Description Press to start slide show. 4
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... Surround left speakers into this jack. Connect an HDMI video device to this port if the optional add-in video card is installed. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following...
... Surround left speakers into this jack. Connect an HDMI video device to this port if the optional add-in video card is installed. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following...
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...'s ventilation fan. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 10. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue...
...'s ventilation fan. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 10. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue...
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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). Connect an external SATA hard drive to this jack.eSATAportConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7
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Connecting to a wired Ethernet network. 10 CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. You can connect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you run your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your ...
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network. 10 CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. You can connect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you run your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your ...
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... network jack on the back of your computer. You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 11 Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that you view using a Web page display program called a browser... the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 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...
... network jack on the back of your computer. You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 11 Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that you view using a Web page display program called a browser... the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 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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... investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a hand, the item is called a URL for...
... investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a hand, the item is called a URL for...
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... ENTER. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested. Downloading is the process of...
... ENTER. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested. Downloading is the process of...