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...Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your hard drive. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...network (RJ45) cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on the monitor and computer. Follow the instructions that came with them...
...Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on your hard drive. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...network (RJ45) cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on the monitor and computer. Follow the instructions that came with them...
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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 ... 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Premium multimedia keyboard features 19 Elite multimedia keyboard features 20 ...
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 ... 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Premium multimedia keyboard features 19 Elite multimedia keyboard features 20 ...
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... as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is turned on page 24. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. This drive may be a CD...discs (depending on or off. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description ...
... as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is turned on page 24. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. This drive may be a CD...discs (depending on or off. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description ...
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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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... set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set correctly for your location before turning on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer, near the power cable connector. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or...
... set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set correctly for your location before turning on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer, near the power cable connector. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or...
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... time, follow the on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer does not turn on the front of your computer first. If your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 If ...you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your computer. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect ...
... time, follow the on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer does not turn on the front of your computer first. If your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 If ...you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn on -screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your computer. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect ...
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...Important If for some reason you have not used for long periods. Although it does turn off . www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your computer completely off, it does not turn off or slow down your computer Tip For more information on your computer, unplug the... power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on using your ...
...Important If for some reason you have not used for long periods. Although it does turn off . www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your computer completely off, it does not turn off or slow down your computer Tip For more information on your computer, unplug the... power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on using your ...
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... icon, then click Shut Down. To turn off (about five seconds), then press it again to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. To restart your computer does not turn the computer back on. 18 Your computer turns off . 2 To completely disconnect all ...power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. The computer turns off , then turns on the keyboard or press the power button. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on again. 2 If...
... icon, then click Shut Down. To turn off (about five seconds), then press it again to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. To restart your computer does not turn the computer back on. 18 Your computer turns off . 2 To completely disconnect all ...power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. The computer turns off , then turns on the keyboard or press the power button. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on again. 2 If...
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... combination with other keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several...
... combination with other keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several...
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... adjust the volume. Press these keys to move the cursor. Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. 21 www.gateway.com Feature Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description...
... adjust the volume. Press these keys to move the cursor. Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. 21 www.gateway.com Feature Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description...
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... The optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to another computer. (Your computer...card reader. You could lose data. To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader ...
... The optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to another computer. (Your computer...card reader. You could lose data. To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader ...
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.... To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To restore volume, click it again. 30 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To...
.... To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To restore volume, click it again. 30 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To...
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... the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer. The components inside of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before working.... • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ...
... the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer. The components inside of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before working.... • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ...
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... computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal components. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the... computer, then pull the panel away from your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
... computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal components. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the... computer, then pull the panel away from your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
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..., then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 The tabs on your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
..., then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 The tabs on your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
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... the side panel" on page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard...
... the side panel" on page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer. 52 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to help insert the card, but do not bend the ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer. 52 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to help insert the card, but do not bend the ...
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... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after...
... the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after...
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...your computer may overheat, resulting in expensive repairs that are comfortable for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. When spilled onto... extreme is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer away from your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty.
...your computer may overheat, resulting in expensive repairs that are comfortable for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. When spilled onto... extreme is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer away from your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty.
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...; An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. With your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of your computer performing at its best. You may want... free of dust. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. • Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your system.
...; An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. With your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of your computer performing at its best. You may want... free of dust. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. • Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your system.