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Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not exceed 80% of the product and to protect it could result in a grounded power outlet. The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product, make sure that the total rating of all warnings and instructions marked on the product. This product should never be blocked or covered. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is provided. • Never push objects of any kind ...
Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not exceed 80% of the product and to protect it could result in a grounded power outlet. The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product, make sure that the total rating of all warnings and instructions marked on the product. This product should never be blocked or covered. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is provided. • Never push objects of any kind ...
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If you to qualified service personnel. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may interfere with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that is incorrectly replaced. Using a power outlet that may result in electric shock and/...
If you to qualified service personnel. Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may interfere with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that is incorrectly replaced. Using a power outlet that may result in electric shock and/...
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... ENERGY STAR? What is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Gateway is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting ...we can save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an ...
... ENERGY STAR? What is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Gateway is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting ...we can save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an ...
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...or tenderness • pain, swelling or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you view your desk to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at the center of the monitor, using ... may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to achieve maximum comfort. Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display...
...or tenderness • pain, swelling or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you view your desk to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at the center of the monitor, using ... may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to achieve maximum comfort. Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display...
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Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • ...
Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • ...
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Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 20 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 21 Using the media card reader 22 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 20 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 21 Using the media card reader 22 ...
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Contents Internet and networking 32 Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 ...
Contents Internet and networking 32 Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 ...
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... is recommended that you should keep in customer surveys • The latest news from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 After we receive your product registration, you will invite you access to... some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you immediately register it is to your model of your country and follow the simple instructions. Product...
... is recommended that you should keep in customer surveys • The latest news from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 After we receive your product registration, you will invite you access to... some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you immediately register it is to your model of your country and follow the simple instructions. Product...
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... USB devices to these ports. Press these buttons to control media playback. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . 3 www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical...
... USB devices to these ports. Press these buttons to control media playback. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . 3 www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional) USB ports Optical...
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Press to launch the backup software suite. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Backup button (optional) Photo Frame button (optional) Description Press to start slide show. 4
Press to launch the backup software suite. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Backup button (optional) Photo Frame button (optional) Description Press to start slide show. 4
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.... Plug an optical cable from this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Plug a microphone into this connector. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug...
.... Plug an optical cable from this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Plug a microphone into this connector. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug...
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CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Description Plug a modem cable into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this ...
CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in ) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Video card Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Description Plug a modem cable into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this ...
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www.gateway.com Component Telephone jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Icon eSATA Description Plug the cord from your telephone into this optional jack. (only for certain models). Connect an external SATA hard drive to this jack.eSATAportConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7
www.gateway.com Component Telephone jack (optional) eSATA jack (optional) Icon eSATA Description Plug the cord from your telephone into this optional jack. (only for certain models). Connect an external SATA hard drive to this jack.eSATAportConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7
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Protect your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can connect your computer normally. Connecting to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. If you have a cable modem, use...
Protect your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can connect your computer normally. Connecting to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. If you have a cable modem, use...
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...-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you access to millions of information sources. www.gateway.com To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem...
...-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you access to millions of information sources. www.gateway.com To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem...
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... investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use...
... investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use...
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... your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that contains the file or program you download. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To download files or programs from a computer...
... your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that contains the file or program you download. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To download files or programs from a computer...