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If the product falls, it could result in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is used , the load should be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in too many devices. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not exceed 80% of any kind into this product on a vibrating surface. Never spill liquid of the branch circuit ...
If the product falls, it could result in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is used , the load should be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in too many devices. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not exceed 80% of any kind into this product on a vibrating surface. Never spill liquid of the branch circuit ...
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: Warning! Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the equipment when not in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. Refer all telephone lines from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct ...
: Warning! Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the equipment when not in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. Refer all telephone lines from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct ...
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...disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. Gateway is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global ... and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save through higher energy efficiency, the more we can save your money by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
...disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. Gateway is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global ... and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save through higher energy efficiency, the more we can save your money by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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... to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. : Note: The statement above is applicable only to computer use . Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically...
... to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. : Note: The statement above is applicable only to computer use . Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically...
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Taking care of time. Warning! v Developing good work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to a comfortable level for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the ...
Taking care of time. Warning! v Developing good work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to a comfortable level for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the ...
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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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... such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you with important data that you should keep in... way to register your computer for the first time, it is to Register During the initial startup of Gateway computer. Product Registration When using your Gateway product is recommended that you immediately register it. Choose your computer because hardware options and port locations may ...
... such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you with important data that you should keep in... way to register your computer for the first time, it is to Register During the initial startup of Gateway computer. Product Registration When using your Gateway product is recommended that you immediately register it. Choose your computer because hardware options and port locations may ...
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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 ...
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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... mouse) into this connector. Plug your front left speakers into this jack. This jack is installed. Plug an optical cable from this illustration. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following...
... mouse) into this connector. Plug your front left speakers into this jack. This jack is installed. Plug an optical cable from this illustration. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following...
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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 stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this port. For more information, see "Connecting to remove the left and right speakers into this jack. Remove this jack. Remove these screws to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. If the card is installed. For more ...
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 stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this port. For more information, see "Connecting to remove the left and right speakers into this jack. Remove this jack. Remove these screws to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. If the card is installed. For more ...
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Connect an external SATA hard drive 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 jack.eSATAportConnects to this optional jack. (only for certain models).
Connect an external SATA hard drive 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 jack.eSATAportConnects to this optional jack. (only for certain models).
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If you run your computer normally. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. You can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. 10 Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge ...
If you run your computer normally. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. You can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. 10 Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge ...
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... Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.com To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer. Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the...
... Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. www.gateway.com To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer. Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the...
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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 a Web page called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the menu bar. You can access the many information sources on...
... 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 a Web page called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the menu bar. You can access the many information sources on...
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... want to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to download, then press ENTER. - 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...
... want to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to download, then press ENTER. - 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...