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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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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 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.
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...locate your computer. Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for both sales and support. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box..., then click your model number to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for all the products that Gateway supports. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to customer care with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. ...
...locate your computer. Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for both sales and support. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box..., then click your model number to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for all the products that Gateway supports. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to customer care with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. ...
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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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...device" on page 3. Inkjet printers and cartridges are running more slowly than laser printers. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. The Support page also has links to your computer. Accessories To order accessories...as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about...
...device" on page 3. Inkjet printers and cartridges are running more slowly than laser printers. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. The Support page also has links to your computer. Accessories To order accessories...as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about...
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... the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you need to adjust the volume in Windows...Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on how to configure the audio jacks. If your computer has five audio jacks,...
... the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you need to adjust the volume in Windows...Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on how to configure the audio jacks. If your computer has five audio jacks,...
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... the name must be the same for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. www.gateway.com 85 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your current setup. Important Broadband Internet settings will be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection...
... the name must be the same for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. www.gateway.com 85 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your current setup. Important Broadband Internet settings will be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection...
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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...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case)
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...■ Maintenance and troubleshooting ■ Legal notices To access the User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the User Guide has been included on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ ...Setting up and starting your computer ■ Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of Gateway computer. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide.
...■ Maintenance and troubleshooting ■ Legal notices To access the User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the User Guide has been included on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ ...Setting up and starting your computer ■ Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of Gateway computer. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide.
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To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of using RAID, the RAID feature is not yet enabled. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select ...a RAID volume Because RAID can be configured so many ways, this procedure covers only the basics. CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID Configuring RAID www.gateway.com Enabling RAID Although your computer is capable of your drives may vary from the example.) 40
To configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of using RAID, the RAID feature is not yet enabled. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select ...a RAID volume Because RAID can be configured so many ways, this procedure covers only the basics. CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID Configuring RAID www.gateway.com Enabling RAID Although your computer is capable of your drives may vary from the example.) 40
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
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e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, ...
e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, ...