SETUP
GUIDE
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STARTER
GUIDE
Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.
Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.
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FRONT
(may vary with options)
BACK
(may vary with options)
1
Connect the mouse
and keyboard
If you have a wireless mouse or
keyboard, follow the instructions
that came with the mouse and
keyboard. If you have a USB
mouse or keyboard, connect it to
one of the USB ports.
5
Connect the
network
(optional)
Connect the network (RJ45)
cable to the Ethernet jack
and a cable modem, DSL
modem, or network jack.
NOTE: For detailed network
and Internet setup instructions,
see your online
User Guide
.
7
Turn on the
power ( )
Turn on the monitor and
computer. Follow the
Windows Setup screen
instructions.
IMPORTANT
: Connect devices,
such as a printer or scanner, after
you complete the Windows setup.
Follow the instructions that came
with the device.
4
Connect the
modem
(optional)
Connect the modem cable to
the modem jack and the
telephone wall jack. You can
connect your telephone to
the telephone jack.
3
Connect the speakers
(optional)
Follow the instructions that came
with your speakers.
Note
: If you ordered an audio card with your
computer, connect your speakers to the card’s
jacks. Integrated audio jacks are disabled when
an audio card is installed.
Note
: If you have a speaker bar, follow the
instructions that came with it.
otherwise
6
Connect the
power cord
Connect the power cable to
the computer, then plug it
into a power supply. To
protect your system from
power fluctuations, use a
surge protector.
WARNING
: To protect your computer
during electrical storms, unplug the
power cord, modem, and network
cables.
FOR EXTRA HELP...
SEE YOUR DOCUMENTATION
.
For detailed
information about using your Gateway computer, see the
User Guide
or
Reference Guide
provided. To access the online
guides, click (Start),
All Programs
, then click
Gateway Documentation
.
CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT.
For help and
information about common issues, visit the Gateway
Support Web site at www.gateway.com.
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT.
To speak with a
technical support representative, call toll-free
866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada).
SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE.
After setting up your
computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your
computer.
Voltage switch
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
S/PDIF jack (optional)
TV tuner (optional)
Wireless card (optional)
USB ports (number may vary)
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
Power connector
Case cover thumbscrew
Modem jack (optional)
Telephone jack (optional)
Case cover thumbscrew
Ethernet (network) jack
Add-in video card (optional)
HDMI port (optional)
Integrated video (VGA)
port (optional)
Center/subwoofer jack
Surround left/right jack
HDMI port (optional)
IEEE 1394/ FireWire™
port (optional)
Audio in/side speaker jack
DVI port (optional)
2
Connect the monitor
(depending on your model)
If available, connect to Add-in
video (HDMI, DVI, or VGA),
otherwise connect to integrated
video (HDMI or VGA). The
integrated video port is disabled if
you have add-in video.
Note
: You can use the included DVI-to-VGA
adapter to connect a VGA monitor to a DVI
video port.
Add-in video
(DVI)
Add-in video
(using DVI-to-VGA adapter)
Integrated video
(VGA)
Integrated video
(HDMI)
otherwise
DVD/CD drive
Power button
USB ports
IEEE 1394/ FireWire™
port (optional)
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Memory card reader
DVD/CD drive
(optional)
Audio left jack (optional)
Video jack (optional)
Audio right jack (optional)
Smart Copy button
(optional)
SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
Model and
serial number
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