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...jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it . SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to change without notice. © 2007...Connect the monitor (depending on the monitor and computer. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button...
...jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it . SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to change without notice. © 2007...Connect the monitor (depending on the monitor and computer. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button...
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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 Reducing eye ...
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 Reducing eye ...
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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 following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet... About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. 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 because hardware options and port locations may ...
... the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet... About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. 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 because hardware options and port locations may ...
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www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top ... the product key code for assistance. 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.
www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top ... the product key code for assistance. 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.
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... mode or Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into 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..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . For more information about your video camera to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. ...
... mode or Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into 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..., scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . For more information about your video camera to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. ...
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...entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. 9 Remove this antenna to your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug ...your front left and right speakers into this port. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront ...
...entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. 9 Remove this antenna to your wireless network antenna card (optional). Plug ...your front left and right speakers into this port. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront ...
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... (such as a stereo) into a port on page 31. Plug speaker cables into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug the cord from your rear right and left and right speakers into this card, if installed... jack. 10 Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack so you can record sound on page 16. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this card, if installed. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on your side left speakers into this card, if installed.
... (such as a stereo) into a port on page 31. Plug speaker cables into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Plug the cord from your rear right and left and right speakers into this card, if installed... jack. 10 Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack so you can record sound on page 16. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this card, if installed. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on your side left speakers into this card, if installed.
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...a component built into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 The switch is typically set the voltage to 115V or 230V. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your system will be moved to 230. The power supply's voltage selection for your location ... near the power cable connector. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to the system board, add-in cards...
...a component built into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 The switch is typically set the voltage to 115V or 230V. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your system will be moved to 230. The power supply's voltage selection for your location ... near the power cable connector. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to the system board, add-in cards...
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...While in your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer Tip For more information on using your online User Guide. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. Waking up . When you left them.... press the power button. Important If for some reason you can run programs and search for files. Waking your computer after it . www.gateway.com 5 To open your session and partially shuts down to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power,...
...While in your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer Tip For more information on using your online User Guide. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. Waking up . When you left them.... press the power button. Important If for some reason you can run programs and search for files. Waking your computer after it . www.gateway.com 5 To open your session and partially shuts down to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power,...
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....gateway.com You can use the scroll wheel on the computer display Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the mouse to move the mouse farther, lift the mouse and place it in the middle of the computer display. Access a shortcut menu or find more information ...User Guide. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. This is called double-clicking. Move the pointer on the display. For more information about how to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. This is called clicking. This is called right-clicking...
....gateway.com You can use the scroll wheel on the computer display Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the mouse to move the mouse farther, lift the mouse and place it in the middle of the computer display. Access a shortcut menu or find more information ...User Guide. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. This is called double-clicking. Move the pointer on the display. For more information about how to the appropriate part of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. This is called clicking. This is called right-clicking...
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... computer to: • Play music CDs • Create MP3 music files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your music files to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your optical drive has this logo... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy...
... computer to: • Play music CDs • Create MP3 music files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your music files to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your optical drive has this logo... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy...
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... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. HD-DVDs can be played on an HD-DVD-compatible player or an HD-DVD drive-equipped computer. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-capacity optical disc that can store much more data than a DVD. DVDs can be ...DVD is similar to your online User Guide. 27 You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from home video. For more information about nine hours of high-definition video. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of high-...
... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. HD-DVDs can be played on an HD-DVD-compatible player or an HD-DVD drive-equipped computer. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-capacity optical disc that can store much more data than a DVD. DVDs can be ...DVD is similar to your online User Guide. 27 You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from home video. For more information about nine hours of high-definition video. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of high-...
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... optical discs You can be transferred from a digital camera to your data. To determine which types are supported by your online User Guide. For more information, see your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each...
... optical discs You can be transferred from a digital camera to your data. To determine which types are supported by your online User Guide. For more information, see your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each...
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... 19. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 30 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar.
... 19. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 30 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar.
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
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... jacks, they can be used for something other peripheral device, see "Checking Out Your Computer" on the taskbar. Your computer has one purpose. For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. This means that they are universal jacks. For example, the blue jack on -screen instructions...
... jacks, they can be used for something other peripheral device, see "Checking Out Your Computer" on the taskbar. Your computer has one purpose. For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. This means that they are universal jacks. For example, the blue jack on -screen instructions...
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... device at any software the device needs. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the device documentation for the first time, your computer will prompt you to install any time. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . Type... computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33
... device at any software the device needs. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the device documentation for the first time, your computer will prompt you to install any time. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . Type... computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33
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Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on page 93. For more ... heat sink fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the...
Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on page 93. For more ... heat sink fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the...
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... center to choose updates for the purpose. New content is added to the software and hardware on running smoothly. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in your online User Guide. Updating Windows ...Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of ...
... center to choose updates for the purpose. New content is added to the software and hardware on running smoothly. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in your online User Guide. Updating Windows ...Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of ...