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...network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to the computer, then plug it . Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with the device. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. CONTACT HELP. When prompted, enter 531 followed ... specifications subject to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. ...
...network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to the computer, then plug it . Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with the device. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. CONTACT HELP. When prompted, enter 531 followed ... specifications subject to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the ...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the ...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ...
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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... The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For more information For more information ...about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer's label. For all other software ...
... The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For more information For more information ...about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer's label. For all other software ...
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... information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of...
... information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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..., keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a microphone into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this button...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a microphone into these jacks. 7 You can also configure the power button to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this button...
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Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. 8 Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 ...
Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. 8 Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 ...
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... audio jacks" on page 31. Remove this jack. Connect this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna...
... audio jacks" on page 31. Remove this jack. Connect this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna...
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For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug the cord from your telephone into this jack so you can record sound on this card, if installed. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your computer (Default). Plug ...
For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug the cord from your telephone into this jack so you can record sound on this card, if installed. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, not shown) Telephone jack (optional, not shown) Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on your computer (Default). Plug ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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Top of obstructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Feet are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is no ...
Top of obstructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Feet are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is no ...
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... for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of time. This position lets your shoulders relax while you can use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Do not use...
... for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of time. This position lets your shoulders relax while you can use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Do not use...
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Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your torso or neck. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges ...
Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your torso or neck. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Sit with a UPS, a UPS lets you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges ...
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... usage area (such as this when your computer is operating in an environment such as while in another country). Connecting to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230...
... usage area (such as this when your computer is operating in an environment such as while in another country). Connecting to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230...