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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using Your Computer guide 3 Online help 4 Gateway contact information 4 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Desktop to tower conversion 11 Locating your serial number 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 3 Getting ... peripheral device 27 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the Zip drive 31 Using the memory card reader 32 www.gateway.com i
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using Your Computer guide 3 Online help 4 Gateway contact information 4 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Desktop to tower conversion 11 Locating your serial number 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 Finding your specifications 12 Accessories 13 3 Getting ... peripheral device 27 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the Zip drive 31 Using the memory card reader 32 www.gateway.com i
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... management 62 Hard drive 63 Internet 64 Keyboard 65 Memory 65 Memory card reader 66 Modem (dial-up 66 Monitor 69 Mouse 70 ii www.gateway.com
... management 62 Hard drive 63 Internet 64 Keyboard 65 Memory 65 Memory card reader 66 Modem (dial-up 66 Monitor 69 Mouse 70 ii www.gateway.com
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... to hotspots 108 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 109 Wired Ethernet network 109 Wireless Ethernet network 110 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 113 Index 119 www.gateway.com iii
... to hotspots 108 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 109 Wired Ethernet network 109 Wireless Ethernet network 110 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 113 Index 119 www.gateway.com iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help ■ Using the Gateway Web site ■ Using Help and Support ■ Using Your Computer guide ■ Using Do More With Gateway ■ Using online help ■ Contacting Gateway 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help ■ Using the Gateway Web site ■ Using Help and Support ■ Using Your Computer guide ■ Using Do More With Gateway ■ Using online help ■ Contacting Gateway 1
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 2 www.gateway.com You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 2 www.gateway.com You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
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This guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. These topics are relevant to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a ... as well as other topics. Using Your Computer guide In addition to your search results, click the results header for and access these topics. www.gateway.com 3 Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Results list. ...
This guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. These topics are relevant to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the Internet, sending a ... as well as other topics. Using Your Computer guide In addition to your search results, click the results header for and access these topics. www.gateway.com 3 Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Results list. ...
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Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Gateway contact information For Technical Support, see the Gateway Business Service Plans guide that came with your system. 4 www.gateway.com You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. Gateway contact information For Technical Support, see the Gateway Business Service Plans guide that came with your system. 4 www.gateway.com You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer ■ Identifying features ■ Locating your computer serial number ■ Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ Locating the specifications for your computer ■ Purchasing accessories 5
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer ■ Identifying features ■ Locating your computer serial number ■ Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ Locating the specifications for your computer ■ Purchasing accessories 5
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CD/DVD eject button CD/DVD/Recordable drive Power button/ power indicator Zip drive eject button Zip drive or memory card reader (optional) Diskette drive Diskette eject button USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6 www.gateway.com Front Your computer includes the following components.
CD/DVD eject button CD/DVD/Recordable drive Power button/ power indicator Zip drive eject button Zip drive or memory card reader (optional) Diskette drive Diskette eject button USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6 www.gateway.com Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this button to turn the power on page 30. www.gateway.com 7 For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Headphone jack (green) Plug...
... Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this button to turn the power on page 30. www.gateway.com 7 For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Headphone jack (green) Plug...
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Back Your computer includes the following components: PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor port USB ports Microphone jack Telephone jack (optional) PS/2 mouse port Kensington lock slot Case cover shipping thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (Network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Headphone/Speakers (Line out) jack Monitor port (optional) Modem jack (optional) Power connector Voltage switch 8 www.gateway.com
Back Your computer includes the following components: PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor port USB ports Microphone jack Telephone jack (optional) PS/2 mouse port Kensington lock slot Case cover shipping thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (Network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Headphone/Speakers (Line out) jack Monitor port (optional) Modem jack (optional) Power connector Voltage switch 8 www.gateway.com
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...the Internet" in ) jack (blue) Secure your hard drive. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this port. www.gateway.com 9 Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into this port. USB ports Serial... by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this screw before opening the case. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Component Icon Description PS/2 keyboard port Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) keyboard into this jack.
...the Internet" in ) jack (blue) Secure your hard drive. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a printer) into this port. www.gateway.com 9 Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into this port. USB ports Serial... by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this screw before opening the case. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Component Icon Description PS/2 keyboard port Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) keyboard into this jack.
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... operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. 10 www.gateway.com In other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this switch is supplied at 230 volts...
... operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. 10 www.gateway.com In other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this switch is supplied at 230 volts...
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www.gateway.com 11 Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Desktop to tower conversion You can convert your case from desktop to tower configuration using the rotating foot included with your computer serial number. Locating your serial number The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your system.
www.gateway.com 11 Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Desktop to tower conversion You can convert your case from desktop to tower configuration using the rotating foot included with your computer serial number. Locating your serial number The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your system.
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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 computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. Finding your specifications For more information about your operating system. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 12 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 computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. Finding your specifications For more information about your operating system. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 12 www.gateway.com
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...With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. www.gateway.com 13 The most common types are better than inkjet printers. Memory Large programs, such as 4700 MB of data. Using an inkjet color printer...store data. If you can free up hard drive space by backing up your computer. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can hold as much as documents. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 36. Laser ...
...With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. www.gateway.com 13 The most common types are better than inkjet printers. Memory Large programs, such as 4700 MB of data. Using an inkjet color printer...store data. If you can free up hard drive space by backing up your computer. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can hold as much as documents. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 36. Laser ...
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A UPS uses a battery to another computer. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to keep your computer running temporarily during a total power failure. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer correctly. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your computer from power surges. 14 www.gateway.com
A UPS uses a battery to another computer. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to keep your computer running temporarily during a total power failure. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer correctly. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your computer from power surges. 14 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 3 Getting Started ■ Using your computer safely ■ Protecting your computer from power source problems ■ Turning your computer on and off ■ Adjusting the volume ■ Connecting the modem and network ■ Installing peripheral devices 15
Chapter 3 Getting Started ■ Using your computer safely ■ Protecting your computer from power source problems ■ Turning your computer on and off ■ Adjusting the volume ■ Connecting the modem and network ■ Installing peripheral devices 15
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..., read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on distant objects. 16 www.gateway.com
..., read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on distant objects. 16 www.gateway.com