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...setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to Integrated video ...on using your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector...
...setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to Integrated video ...on using your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the ...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the ...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ...
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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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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... or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard ... recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
... or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard ... recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
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... information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, ...
... information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, ...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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... external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). 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 this bay...
... external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). 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 this bay...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. 8 Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this is preset at the factory. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network ...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. 8 Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this is preset at the factory. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network ...
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...) monitor cable into this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug a PS/2 mouse 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 speakers jack Wireless network antenna...
...) monitor cable into this port. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug a PS/2 mouse 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 speakers jack Wireless network antenna...
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For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 31. Plug the cord from your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. 10 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, ...
For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 16. Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 31. Plug the cord from your telephone into this card, if installed. Plug a video tuner or antenna into this jack. 10 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card Modem jack (optional, ...
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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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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Feet are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of screen is not higher than eye level. ...
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Feet are flat on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of screen is not higher than eye level. ...
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... the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Do not use...
... the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Do not use...
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Although you cannot run your computer long enough to your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you run your computer for an extended period of time with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your wrists. Protect your computer normally. 14 If 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....
Although you cannot run your computer long enough to your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you run your computer for an extended period of time with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your wrists. Protect your computer normally. 14 If 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....
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... network. In other end of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide.
... network. In other end of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your online User Guide.