SETUPGUIDE

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

Memory card reader
Power button/ keyboard
power indicator
If you have a wireless mouse or
USB ports keyboard, follow the instructions that
DVD/CD drive Voltage switch came with them.
Power connector Case cover thumbscrew

DVD/CD drive otherwise

(optional)
IEEE 1394/
FireWire™ port Video jack (optional) PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port
Add-in video Integrated video
Headphone jack Audio left jack (optional) Integrated monitor 2 Connect the monitor (DVI or VGA) (VGA)

Microphone jack Audio right jack (optional)

(VGA) port
IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port
USB ports
Ethernet (network) jack
Center/subwoofer jack
(depending on your model)
If available, connect to Add-in video
(DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to
Integrated video (VGA).

Microphone jack
S/PDIF jack Surround left/right jack otherwise
Audio in/side speaker jack
Case cover thumbscrew
Headphone jack
Add-in video card (optional)
Audio card (optional)
3 Connect the speakers*
TV tuner (optional)
(optional)
1 Plug the audio cable into the back of
your computer.
2 Plug the USB cable into one of your
Wireless antenna connectors (optional) computer's USB ports.
Note: If you have a speaker bar, follow
the instructions that came with it.

4 Connect the 5 Connect the network

modem (optional)
FOR EXTRA HELP...
(optional)
Connect the modem cable to Connect the network (RJ45)
the modem jack and the cable to the Ethernet jack and a
telephone wall jack. You can cable mode, DSL modem, or
CONTACT HELP. If you need help while setting up SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT connect your telephone to the network jack.
your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting INFORMATION LABEL telephone jack.
System at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. When
prompted, enter 531 followed by #. Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region.

If you need help after setting up your computer, visit the

Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com.
6 Connect the 7 Turn on the
SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your power cord power ( )
computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your Connect the power cable to Turn on the monitor and
computer. the computer, then plug it computer. Follow the Windows
into a power supply. To setup screen instructions.
SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For
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Model and Gateway help

serial number
protect your system from IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a
detailed information about using your Gateway resources and
power fluctuations, use a printer or scanner, after you complete the
computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that Customer Care Windows setup. Follow the instructions
surge protector.
has been included on your hard drive. To access these information that came with the device.
WARNING: To protect your computer
guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click during electrical storms, unplug the
power cord and the modem and
Gateway Documentation. network cables.

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help and

information about common issues, visit the Gateway
Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com.

MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07

Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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