SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER
FRONT (may vary with options) | BACK (may vary with options) |
Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.
Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.
1 Connect the mouse and keyboard
Memory card reader
DVD/CD drive
USB ports |
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Smart Copy button |
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(optional) | Voltage switch |
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DVD/CD drive | Power connector |
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(optional) |
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Case cover thumbscrew
If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with them.
otherwise
IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ 
port (optional)
Microphone jack 
Headphone jack 
PS/2 keyboard port |
Power button
HDMI port (optional)
IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ 
port (optional)
USB ports (number may vary) 
S/PDIF jack (optional) Microphone jack
Headphone jack 
DVI port (optional)
HDMI port (optional)
PS/2 mouse port
Integrated video (VGA) port (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew
Wireless card (optional)
2Connect the monitor
(depending on your model)
If available, connect to
Note: You can use the included
Integrated video | |
(using | (VGA) |
otherwise
Integrated video (HDMI)
Telephone jack (optional)
Modem jack (optional)
3Connect 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.
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 support.gateway.com.
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT. To speak with a technical support representative, call
SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your computer.
4Connect the
modem (optional)
Connect the telephone modem cable to the modem jack and telephone wall jack. You can connect your telephone to the telephone jack.
6Connect the
power cord
Connect the power cable to the computer, then plug it into a power source. 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.
5Connect 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.
7Turn 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.
Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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