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..., such as possible. Note: If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, 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. You can connect your telephone to the telephone jack....it ® into one of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. Icons and color...
..., such as possible. Note: If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, 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. You can connect your telephone to the telephone jack....it ® into one of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. Icons and color...
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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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... files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer because hardware options and ...port locations may vary. 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 following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and ...
... files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer because hardware options and ...port locations may vary. 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 following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and ...
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If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the product key code for...
If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the product key code for...
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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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... a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports...
... a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports...
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Plug the power cord 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 connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this illustration. Make sure that this port. 8 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 the power cord 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 connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this illustration. Make sure that this port. 8 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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... this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. 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...
... this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. 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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For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your telephone into this card, if installed. 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). Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your rear right and left ...
For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. 10 Plug the cord from your telephone into this card, if installed. 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). Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your rear right and left ...
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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 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 clear of screen is ...
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 clear of screen is ...
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... your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your spine. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
... your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your spine. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
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Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer during a power failure. If you work. • Take...
Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer during a power failure. If you work. • Take...
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..., and peripheral devices. In other end of the world, such as while in another country). You can change it to the correct voltage position. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to 230. Make sure this when your...
..., and peripheral devices. In other end of the world, such as while in another country). You can change it to the correct voltage position. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to 230. Make sure this when your...