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How to identify the features of your Gateway Profile computer |
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How to locate your computer's model and serial number |
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How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity |
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How to locate the specifications for your computer |
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What accessories are available for your computer |
Front
Component Description Use this drive to store smaller files on diskettes. For more information, see Using the diskette drive.
Provide stereo audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in.
Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs. For more information, see "Using the CD or DVD drive" and "Using a recordable drive".
This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see Identifying drive types.
Use these controls to enter the OSD (on-screen display) and adjust the computer display settings. For more information about the computer display and OSD, see Computer display.
Press this button to eject an inserted diskette. For more information, see Using the diskette drive.
Press this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information on changing the power button setting, see Changing the power scheme.
Press this button to open the CD or DVD drive tray. For more information, see Using the CD or DVD drive.
Back
Component Description 
Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. For more information, see Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device.
Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. For more information, see Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device.
Line out. Plug an external audio output source (such as external speakers) into this jack.
Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Line in. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer.
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet".
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device.
Contains your Windows product key. For more information, see Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity.
Right side
Component Description 
Insert a Type I and Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see Adding PC Cards
Press the eject button to remove a PC Card from the PC Card slot. For more information, see To remove a PC Card:
Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital video camera) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device.
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device.
Identifying your model
The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
Gateway model number
The label located on the computer case beneath the speakers contains information that identifies your computer model. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance.
Gateway serial number
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Printed on the black system label located on the computer case beneath the speakers. |
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Printed on the customer invoice that came with your computer. The invoice will also contain your customer ID number. |
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Displayed in HelpSpot in Windows XP. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. |
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
Finding your specifications
For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to the My Computer Info link in HelpSpot or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
In Windows XP, click Start, Help and Support, then click My Computer Info to view your computer's serial number. Click Start, Help and Support, then click See your PC's configuration to check your computer's specifications.
You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site. Visit support.gateway.com. For more information, see "Using eSupport".
Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your computer. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com.
Home networking kit
With a home networking kit, you can network, or "link", two or more computers in your home. After you have set up a home network, you can access the files, drives, and printers on linked computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one Internet connection.
Two types of home networking kits are available. Wireless home networking kits use radio frequency to link your computers wirelessly. Ethernet home networking kits use network cabling to link your computers.
Imaging equipment
A digital camera lets you take pictures that you can view and edit on your computer.
A digital video camera lets you take movies that you can view and edit on your computer and save to a CD-RW disc.
A scanner copies an image, such as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in a file. You can view and edit scanner files on your computer.
You can attach your digital photographs or scanned images to e-mail messages or post them on a Web site.
Printers
You can attach many types of printers to your computer. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" for more information about attaching a printer to your computer.
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but usually they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.
Storage Devices
If you need additional storage space or you want to back up your files, you can add storage devices to you computer.
With a CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up files, then removing them from your hard drive. The inexpensive discs for CD-RW drives can hold as much as 700 MB of data. CD-RW drives can write to either CD-R or CD-RW discs. You can write to CD-R discs just one time. You can write to and erase CD-RW discs multiple times. For more information, see "Using a recordable drive".
Iomega Zip drives, like diskette drives, use disks to store data. Zip disks can store 100 MB, 250 MB, or 750 MB of data. You can use a Zip drive to back up files you do not use so you can remove them from your hard drive. Zip drives also provide an easy way to transfer files between computers.
If you need to back up your entire system, you probably need a tape backup (TBU) drive. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use magnetic tape cartridges to store data. Tape drive cartridges can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, or even 130 GB or more of data.
If you want to increase your internal storage space, replace your existing hard drive with a larger drive. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive".
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should, try adding more memory. For more information, see "Installing or replacing DIMM memory".
Uninterruptible power supplies
A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from data loss during a total power failure. A UPS uses a battery to keep your computer running temporarily during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your computer correctly. A UPS also provides protection from power surges. For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply".