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Use a damp cloth for details. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked by plugging in a grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used , the load should never be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning. If power strips are used with a three-wire grounded plug. ...
Use a damp cloth for details. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked by plugging in a grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used , the load should never be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning. If power strips are used with a three-wire grounded plug. ...
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Using a power outlet that is a safety feature. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to the manufacturer's instructions. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Dispose of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified ...
Using a power outlet that is a safety feature. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to the manufacturer's instructions. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Dispose of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified ...
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... to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by the U.S. Gateway is proud to http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. Products that help customers...on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Environmental Protection Agency. Gateway is ENERGY STAR? What is committed to local, state or federal laws. The more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at...
... to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by the U.S. Gateway is proud to http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. Products that help customers...on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Environmental Protection Agency. Gateway is ENERGY STAR? What is committed to local, state or federal laws. The more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at...
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... may lead to computer use . The following section provides tips for comfortable use . : Note: The statement above is applicable only to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in the hands, wrists, arms... information for more than 80% energy at the center of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" ...
... may lead to computer use . The following section provides tips for comfortable use . : Note: The statement above is applicable only to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in the hands, wrists, arms... information for more than 80% energy at the center of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" ...
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The following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air ...
The following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air ...
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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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... computer for the first time, it . This will invite you ! Another Option Another way to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations ... This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Choose your Gateway product is recommended that you 'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window...
... computer for the first time, it . This will invite you ! Another Option Another way to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations ... This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Choose your Gateway product is recommended that you 'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window...
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... is turned on or off. For more information. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
... is turned on or off. For more information. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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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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 Press to launch the backup software suite.
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... this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left speakers into this connector. 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 port.
... this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left speakers into this connector. 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 port.
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Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. Plug a monitor into a port on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (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 ...
Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. Plug a monitor into a port on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (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 ...
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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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Protect your computer by connecting them to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. You can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer ...
Protect your computer by connecting them to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. You can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer ...
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... the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 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...
... the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 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 a Web page called a Web site. If the pointer changes to a Web site. 12 Click (Start), then click Internet. You can...
... 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 Web site. If the pointer changes to a Web site. 12 Click (Start), then click Internet. You can...
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... page on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download, then press ENTER. - Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To download...
... page on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download, then press ENTER. - Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To download...