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... 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working safely 20 Reducing... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working safely 20 Reducing... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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...your serial number you manage your computer. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your model number to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to get ...the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Product Support Click Product Support to view information about ...
...your serial number you manage your computer. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your model number to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to get ...the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Product Support Click Product Support to view information about ...
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 9
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 9
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...they are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more information about attaching a printer. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32 for more information, see "Using Support" on page ... If your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more memory. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs...
...they are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more information about attaching a printer. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32 for more information, see "Using Support" on page ... If your programs are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more memory. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs...
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... Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be used ,... jacks. For more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on the front of your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the...
... Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your Control Panel is in jack or a stereo out jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be used ,... jacks. For more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on the front of your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the...
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...ISP. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.... Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com 85 Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the ...
...ISP. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.... Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com 85 Creating an Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Before you change anything about your home setup, make the ...
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... F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 70 files opening 29 troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82... Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 16 installing battery 57 devices 32 www.gateway.com 105
... F Fast Ethernet 82 faxes troubleshooting 70 files opening 29 troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16 Firewire port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82... Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 16 installing battery 57 devices 32 www.gateway.com 105
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... 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity 50 subnet mask entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out...
... 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 51 replacing 51 sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30 speaker jack 14 speakers configuring 30 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity 50 subnet mask entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out...
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... wizard, check for your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates...
... wizard, check for your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates...