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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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... to access links to view and purchase upgrades for your computer. Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for all the products that...list of all Gateway computers. To view support documents for both sales and support. By entering your serial number you manage your account and general information about your computer. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to help you get drivers specific to view ...
... to access links to view and purchase upgrades for your computer. Product Support Click Product Support to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for all the products that...list of all Gateway computers. To view support documents for both sales and support. By entering your serial number you manage your account and general information about your computer. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to help you get drivers specific to view ...
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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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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. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive,... such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. If your computer, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ...
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. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive,... such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. If your computer, such as documents. 16 www.gateway.com Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ...
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... audio jacks for something other than one purpose. This means that they are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the keyboard. If ... For more information on how each jack can be used for your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. For example, the blue jack on page 12. For more information, see "...
... audio jacks for something other than one purpose. This means that they are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the keyboard. If ... For more information on how each jack can be used for your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. For example, the blue jack on page 12. For more information, see "...
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... To identify this computer on your network. This name identifies the computer to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box. www.gateway.com 85 Important Broadband Internet settings will be unique on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Each computer...differ from ISP to 15 characters with your ISP. 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 not working correctly. The System Properties ...
... To identify this computer on your network. This name identifies the computer to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box. www.gateway.com 85 Important Broadband Internet settings will be unique on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Each computer...differ from ISP to 15 characters with your ISP. 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 not working correctly. The System Properties ...
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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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... User Guide In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information...
... User Guide In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information...
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For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your ...
For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your ...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and... click Device driver recovery. 101 Important If you have created. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
... pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and... click Device driver recovery. 101 Important If you have created. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.