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... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 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... 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
... site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 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... 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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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... other devices into the optional diskette drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 32. Lights when the hard drive is turned on page 32.... drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store ...
... other devices into the optional diskette drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 32. Lights when the hard drive is turned on page 32.... drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ... Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ... Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in an environment such as a printer)...Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. If your computer is ...
...jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in an environment such as a printer)...Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this connector. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. If your computer is ...
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.... -OR- To use the volume controls to configure the audio jacks. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Category View, click Sounds, ...Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on the front of the speakers. -OR- Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 12. If your Control Panel is in Windows, see "Desktop PC...
.... -OR- To use the volume controls to configure the audio jacks. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Category View, click Sounds, ...Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on the front of the speakers. -OR- Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 12. If your Control Panel is in Windows, see "Desktop PC...
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... troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are...the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com
... troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are...the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com
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... get the correct code to make sure that all settings are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem... click Edit. 4 Make sure that all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service.
... get the correct code to make sure that all settings are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 69 Troubleshooting Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem... click Edit. 4 Make sure that all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service.
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...dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com 71 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with no modem information is available, a white...click Help and Support. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another ...
...dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com 71 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with no modem information is available, a white...click Help and Support. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another ...