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Checking Out Your Gateway Profile |
Take some time to familiarize yourself with your new computer. Set it up according to the setup poster, then look over this chapter to get acquainted with the location of ports and buttons.
Finding information
In addition to this guide, we've provided these information resources to help you find the information you need:
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The Windows manual provides information about using the operating system, networking, getting Windows help, and other related subjects. |
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The Gateway Web site (www.gateway.com) provides technical support help, online documents (including technical specifications), tips, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), a glossary, a software library including BIOS updates, and other resources that can help you make the most of using your computer. You must have Internet access to view this site. |
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QuickANSWERS provides additional using and troubleshooting information for your computer. To run QuickANSWERS, double-click the QuickAnswers icon on the Windows desktop. |
Identifying technical specifications
Knowing your computer's processor type, total memory, hard drive size, and other details may help considerably in troubleshooting technical problems. For identifying basic specifications, see "Specifications".
To identify detailed technical specifications for your computer:
- At a computer with an active Internet connection, connect the Web browser to www.gateway.com.
- Click the Tech Support link, then click Technical Documents.
- Find your computer model, then click on the link for its specifications document. The specifications document shows technical details of your system.
Checking out your computer
Component Description A
15.0-inch LCD
Provides a color picture with an anti-glare screen.
B
Button panel
Controls the power, volume, and display settings.
C
Mouse
Lets you select items on the screen.
D
Keyboard
Lets you type text and control cursor movement.
Keyboard
Item Description A
Function keys
Activate various functions (depends on software).
B
Additional keys
Move the insertion point within the open document.
C
Indicator lights
Show Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock status.
D
Numeric keypad
When Num Lock is on, functions as a 10-key numeric keypad. When Num Lock is off, performs specialized editing functions.
E
Directional keys
Move the editing cursor location.
F
Application key
Activates shortcut menus like a mouse right-click does.
G
Windows key
Opens the Windows Start menu. You can also press Ctrl+Esc to open the Windows Start menu.
Mouse
Item Description A
Left mouse button
For clicking
B
Right mouse button
For right-clicking
C
Scrolling wheel
For scrolling in programs
D
Body
For resting your palm and moving the mouse
Button panel
Item Icon Description A
Volume wheel
Adjusts speaker volume. Special device volume levels (for example, MIDI and WAV) are controlled by multimedia software.
B
Headphone jack
Lets you attach headphones to the system.
C
Microphone
Lets you record sounds.
D
Brightness controls
Changes the LCD brightness.
E
LCD power
Turns the LCD screen off and on.
F
Sleep/Standby
Turns off several computer functions to save power, but your computer can still receive faxes and perform other automated tasks.
G
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.
H
Power indicator
Shows the power status of the system, green for "on," flashing green for "suspend" or "standby," and amber for "off."
I
Disk activity indicator
Flashes whenever the storage media, such as a diskette, hard disk, or CD/DVD, is being accessed.
Rear panel
Item Icon Description A
Security cable lock slot
Used with a cable lock to secure your computer to an immovable object.
B
Audio Line Out port
Provides audio output to an audio device.
C
Audio Line In port
Provides audio input from an audio device.
D
Microphone In port
Connects your computer to an external microphone.
E
Mouse port
Connects your computer to an external PS/2 mouse.
F
Keyboard port
Connects your computer to an external PS/2 keyboard.
G
USB ports (2)
Connects your notebook to USB devices.
Item Icon Description A
PC Card slots, eject buttons
Accepts two Type I or II Cards or one Type III PC Card.
B
Modem port (depends on configuration)
Connects the optional built-in modem to an analog phone system using a standard telephone cable.
C
LAN port (depends on configuration)
Connects the optional built-in network card to an Ethernet 10/100 network.
D
Serial port
Connects the computer to a serial device.
E
Parallel port
Connects the computer to a parallel device.
F
Power port
Connects AC power to your computer.
Item Icon Description A
Memory bay
Contains two memory module (RAM) slots.
B
VGA Out port
Connects your computer to an external monitor.
C
MIDI/Game port
Connects your computer to a MIDI device or game controller.
Accessories
We offer many accessories that can help you make the most of using your computer. Check out our Web site (www.gateway.com) or call Gateway Sales to help you find products that will best fit your needs. To contact Gateway Sales, see "Getting Help".
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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 |