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Checking Out Your Gateway Profile |
Checking out your computer
Component Description 15.0" color LCD
Provides a sharp picture with a backlit anti-glare screen.
Button panel
Controls the power, volume, and display settings.
Mouse
Lets you move the cursor and select items on the screen.
Keyboard
Lets you type text, control cursor movement, and perform other functions.
Keyboard
Item Description Function keys
Activate various functions (depends on application).
Additional keys
Moves the insertion point within the open document.
Indicator lights
Show Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status.
Numeric keypad
When Num Lock is on, functions as a 10-key numeric keypad. When Num Lock is off, performs specialized editing key functions.
Directional keys
Move the editing cursor location.
Application key
Activates shortcut menus like a mouse right-click does.
Windows key
Opens the Windows Start menu. You can also press Ctrl+Esc to open the Windows Start menu.
Mouse
Item Description Left mouse button
For clicking
Right mouse button
For right-clicking
Scrolling wheel
For scrolling in applications
Body
For resting your palm and moving the mouse
Button panel
Item Icon Description Volume wheel
Adjusts speaker volume. Special device volume levels (for example, MIDI and WAV) are controlled by multimedia software.
Headphone jack
Lets you attach headphones to the system.
Microphone
Lets you record sounds.
Brightness controls
Changes the LCD brightness.
LCD power
Turns the LCD screen off and on.
Sleep/Standby
Turns off several computer functions to save power, but your computer can still receive faxes and perform other automated tasks.
Power
Can be set to either turn the system on and off or suspend and resume. Pressing the switch for five seconds restarts the system.
Power indicator
This LED shows the power status of the system, green for "on" and amber for "suspend" or "standby."
Disk activity indicator
This LED flashes whenever the storage media, such as a diskette, hard disk, or CD/DVD, is being accessed, .
Rear panel
Item Icon Description Security cable lock slot
Attach an optional security cable lock (such as a Kensington lock) into this slot.
Audio Line Out port
Attach headphones or speakers to this port.
Audio Line In port
Attach an audio device to this port to allow direct audio input.
Microphone In port
Attach an external microphone here.
Mouse port
Attach the mouse to this port.
Keyboard port
Attach the keyboard to this port.
USB ports (2)
Attach any USB device to one of these ports.
Port Icon Description PC Card slots, eject buttons
Accepts two Type I or II Cards or one Type III PC Card and accepts Zoomed Video cards.
Modem port (depends on configuration)
If your system has a modem, attach the modem cable to this port. (Also known as the Phone Line In port .)
LAN port (depends on configuration)
If your system has internal network hardware, attach an Ethernet 10/100 cable to this port to connect to a network.
Serial port
Connect a serial device, such as a pointing device, to this port.
Parallel port
Connect a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner, to this port.
Power port
Attach the AC power connector to this port.
Port Icon Description Memory bay
Remove the cover to access the RAM sockets.
VGA Out
Attach an external monitor cable to this port.
MIDI/Game
Connect a MIDI device or game controller to this port.
Accessories
We offer many accessories that can help you make the most of using your Gateway Profile. Check out our Web site (www.gateway.com) or call our Add-Ons group to help you find products that will best fit your needs.
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Printers |
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Joysticks |
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Scanners |
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Cameras |
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External speakers |
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Additional software |
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Memory modules (RAM) |
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External modems and network cards |
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Cable security locks |
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Backup devices |