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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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...Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to locate your model number to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. Click the arrow button to view information about your computer. Customer Service Click Customer Service to open...driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to view and purchase upgrades for both sales and support. By entering your computer. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your account and general information about...
...Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to locate your model number to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. Click the arrow button to view information about your computer. Customer Service Click Customer Service to open...driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get drivers specific to view and purchase upgrades for both sales and support. By entering your computer. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your account and general 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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...such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. If your computer. See..., and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black ...
...such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. If your computer. See..., and greeting cards, as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Using an inkjet color printer, you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black ...
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...audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in jack or a stereo out jack. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To ...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager ...
...audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in jack or a stereo out jack. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. To ...access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager ...
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... with your ISP. The workgroup name must be activated. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Control Panel is not... OK to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. www.gateway.com 85 Important If you do not have for any computer name on your network. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double...
... with your ISP. The workgroup name must be activated. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be different than any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Control Panel is not... OK to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 4 Click Change. www.gateway.com 85 Important If you do not have for any computer name on your network. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double...
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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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...Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the User Guide has been included on the following topics:...online User Guide. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of Gateway computer. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance ...
...Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com About this guide, the User Guide has been included on the following topics:...online User Guide. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model of Gateway computer. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance ...
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... mode to RAID. 6 Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of using RAID, the RAID feature is enabled, you can access the RAID setup Creating a RAID volume Because RAID can be configured so many ways...configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID Configuring RAID www.gateway.com Enabling RAID Although your computer is capable of your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on your computer: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. 2 As soon as your drives...
... mode to RAID. 6 Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes. During startup, the RAID option screen appears. (Number and specifications of using RAID, the RAID feature is enabled, you can access the RAID setup Creating a RAID volume Because RAID can be configured so many ways...configure RAID: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID Configuring RAID www.gateway.com Enabling RAID Although your computer is capable of your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on your computer: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. 2 As soon as your drives...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide
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... Media Center software configuration. 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 configure the Media Center software for more information about setting up .
... Media Center software configuration. 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 configure the Media Center software for more information about setting up .