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Component	Icon	Description

Power connector		Plug the power cord into this connector.

Voltage switch		Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is
		in the correct position for the correct power available. The
		switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your
		area.
		In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal
		115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to
		this when your computer is operating in the United States. In
		other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is
		supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating
		in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be
		moved to 230.

Case cover		Remove this screw before opening the case.
thumbscrew

Cover release lever		Squeeze this lever to the side of the case to open the computer
		cover.

Audio input (Line		If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is
in) jack (blue)		user configurable for one of the following:
-OR-		■	Stereo in: plug an external audio input source (such as a
Side speaker jack			stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your
Side speaker jack			computer (Default).
			computer (Default).
		■	Stereo out: plug your side left and right speakers into this
			jack.
		For information on configuring this jack, see “Configuring the
		audio jacks” on page 27.
		If the back of your computer has three audio jacks, this jack is
		the audio input (line in) jack. Plug an external audio input
		source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound
		on your computer.

Headphone/analog		If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is
speakers jack		user configurable for one of the following:
(green)		■	Headphone: plug headphones or amplified speakers into this
-OR-			jack (Default).
		■	Stereo out: plug your front left and right speakers into this

Front speakers jack

jack.

For information on configuring this jack, see “Configuring the audio jacks” on page 27.

If the back of your computer has three audio jacks, this jack is the headphone/analog speaker (line out) jack. Plug powered speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.

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Contents

Page Contents Getting Help Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Getting Started Maintaining Your Computer Troubleshooting Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index Page Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our computer Help and Support To start Help and Support: Searching for a topic Using Your Computer guide To access the Using Your Computer guide: Online help Gateway contact information Identifying your computer Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Page Back Page Page Locating your serial number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Accessories USB flash drive Uninterruptible power supplies Getting Started Working safely Reducing eye strain Setting up your computer desk and chair Setting up your computer and computer accessories Sitting at your computer Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Protecting from power source problems Checking the voltage selection To set the voltage selection switch: Starting your computer To start your computer: Waking up your computer Turning off your computer To turn off your computer: Restarting (rebooting) your computer To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: Using the keyboard Standard keyboard Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: Configuring the audio jacks To configure the universal audio jacks: Connecting the modem To connect the modem: Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network To connect to an Ethernet network: Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Page Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive To use a diskette: Using the Zip drive To use a Zip disk: Using the CD or DVD drive Identifying drive types Inserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVD: Playing a CD Playing a DVD Creating CDs and DVDs Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Updating Windows To run Windows Update: Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses: To remove a virus: To update Norton Internet Security: Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse To clean your optical mouse: To clean your trackball mouse: Cleaning CDs or DVDs Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore To run Microsoft System Restore: Reinstalling programs and drivers To reinstall your program or driver: Restoring your computer to the original configuration To restore your computer to the original configuration: Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the case Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: Page Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: Installing memory To install or replace DIMM memory: Page Replacing the system battery To replace the battery: Page Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Add-incards Audio CD or DVD drives Audio CD does not produce sound A DVD movie will not play Computer Diskette drive DVD drives File management To restore deleted files: Hard drive Internet Keyboard Memory Modem (dial-up) To check the dialing properties: Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K To run modem diagnostics: To turn down the modem volume: Monitor Mouse Networks Passwords Power Printer To set a default printer: To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: Sound Page Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a router Example router-basedEthernet network Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer: Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers Making sure your broadband connection works Naming the computers and the workgroup To identify this computer on the network: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Terms you should know Using a DHCP server To use a DHCP server Page Setting up an Ethernet network Setting up a network using a router To set up a network using a router: Configuring your router To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router: Page Testing your network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network Page Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada Laser safety statement Environmental information Notices Page Index