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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific 
sound devices in your computer.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
■If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see 
“Adjusting the Volume” in Using Your Computer which has been 
included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, 
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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Configuring the audio jacks
Configuring the audio jacks
If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, they are universal jacks (which use a 
round mini-jack connector). The five jacks can be used for more than one purpose. For 
example, the blue jack on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. For 
more information on how each jack can be used, see “Back” on page 10. To use the 
universal audio jacks for something other than the default audio device, you need to 
configure them.
To configure the universal audio jacks:
1Connect your audio device(s) to the computer audio jack(s).
2Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control 
Panel is in Category View, click 
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Click/Double-click 
Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced 
Audio Properties dialog box opens.
-OR-
If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the 
Sound Effect Manager icon on the taskbar. The Realtek dialog box opens.
3Configure the audio jacks for your speaker setup.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Connecting a modem
Your computer may be equipped with a 56K modem that you can use to connect to a 
standard telephone line.
To connect the modem:
1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the back of your 
computer.
2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will 
not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3Start your computer, then start your communications program.
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or 
to an Ethernet network
Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem 
or to an Ethernet network.
To connect to an Ethernet network:
1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your 
computer.
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet 
jack.
Wa rn i n g To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 
telecommunications line cord.
Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, 
see “Networking Your Computer” on page 79.
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Installing a printer, scanner, or other 
peripheral device
Your computer may have one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as 
Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. You use these ports 
to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your 
computer. For more information about port locations, “Checking Out Your 
Gateway Computer” on page 7.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your 
computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate 
port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your computer will 
prompt you to install any software the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect 
and reconnect the device at any time.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device documentation for 
detailed information and installation instructions.
Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see 
the device documentation and installation instructions.
Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, 
then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box 
, then click the arrow.
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Using Drives and Ports
 Using the diskette drive
 Using the Zip drive
 Using CD or DVD drives
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Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports
Using the diskette drive 
The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). 
Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
To use a diskette:
1Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
2To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the 
drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name.
3To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the 
diskette eject button.
Drive
activity lightEject button Diskette slot
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Using the Zip drive
Using the Zip drive
An optional Iomega Zip drive, like a diskette drive, uses 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 both computers have internal Zip drives or if 
you have one external, portable Zip drive).
To use a Zip disk:
1Insert the Zip disk into the Zip drive with the label facing up.
2To access a file on the Zip disk, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the 
drive letter (for example, the B: drive), then double-click the file name.
3To remove the Zip disk, press the eject button.
Eject button Zip disk slot
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Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports
Using the CD or DVD drive
You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front 
of the drive for one or more of the following logos:
If your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... Use your drive for...
CD drive
Installing programs, 
playing audio CDs, and 
accessing data.
CD-RW driveInstalling programs, 
playing audio CDs, 
accessing data, and 
creating CDs.
DVD/CD-RW driveInstalling programs, 
playing audio CDs, 
accessing data, creating 
CDs, and playing DVDs.
DVD driveInstalling programs, 
playing audio CDs, 
playing DVDs, and 
accessing data.
DVD+RWInstalling programs, 
playing audio CDs, 
playing DVDs, accessing 
data, creating CDs, and 
recording video and data 
t o  DV D + R  o r  DV D + RW  
discs.
DVD R/RW drive Installing programs, 
playing audio CDs, 
playing DVDs, accessing 
data, creating CDs, and 
recording video and data 
t o  DV D + R ,  DV D + RW,  
DVD-R, and DVD-RW 
discs.
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Using the CD or DVD drive
Inserting a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD:
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up.
3Press the eject button to close the tray.
Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able 
to play these CDs on your computer.
Important When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the 
label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the 
disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up.
Activity 
indicator 
(location 
varies)Eject 
button Manual eject hole
(location varies)
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