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Computer display
OSD options
To adjust the OSD settings:
1Press the MENU/SELECT button. The OSD menu opens.
2Use the –and+ buttons to highlight a control, then press the MENU/SELECT button.
3Use the –and+ buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
4When you have finished making adjustments, press the EXIT button to return to the 
main menu screen.
5If you want to adjust additional OSD options, repeat Step 2 through Step 4 until all 
adjustments are made.
6Press the EXIT button again to exit the OSD.
OSD menus
You can access any of these menus in the OSD:
OSD menu Description
Brightness. Adjusts the 
brightness of the computer 
display. Use the lowest 
brightness setting you are 
comfortable with to maximize the 
life of the display backlights.
You may need to readjust 
brightness after the computer 
display has warmed up.
Contrast. Adjusts the contrast of 
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Preset. Adjusts the color 
temperature.
9300K is bluish white.
6500K is reddish white (default).
Red, Green, Blue. Customize 
the color levels.
(This menu is unavailable on 
some models)
Vertical position. Moves the 
image up and down.
Horizontal position. Moves the 
image left and right.
You can also use the Auto 
function to configure the vertical 
and horizontal position 
automatically. For more 
information on the Auto function, 
see “External controls” on 
page 34.
(This menu is unavailable on 
some models)
Clock. Minimizes any vertical 
bars or stripes visible on the 
computer display background. 
The horizontal display size will 
also change.
Phase. Removes any horizontal 
distortion and clears or sharpens 
the image of characters.
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For more information about adjusting the color depth and screen resolution using software 
controls, see “Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” in Using Your Computer which 
has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
 Start, All Programs, then 
click 
Gateway Documentation.
Language. Changes the OSD 
language setting.
OSD Position. Adjusts the OSD 
window position on the display.
OSD menu Description
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Installing a printer, scanner, or other 
peripheral device
Your computer has 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, see “Checking Out Your Gateway Computer” on 
page 9.
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.
ImportantBefore you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see 
the device documentation and installation instructions.
Help and 
SupportFor 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 memory card reader
 Using CD or DVD drives
 Using a PC Card 
						

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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 
diskette 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.
Diskette drive
activity lightDiskette 
slotDiskette 
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Using the memory card reader
Using the memory card reader
You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera 
to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your 
computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular 
telephone.
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types:
Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can 
be transferred from one media type to another.Card Type Slot Insert
CompactFlash®Upper left Label facing up
IBM Microdrive
™Upper left Label facing up
Secure Digital
™Lower left Label facing up
SM (SmartMedia
™) Lower left Label facing down (gold 
contact area facing up)
MultiMediaCard
™Upper right Label facing up
Memory Stick
®Lower right Label facing up
Memory Stick PRO
™Lower right Label facing up
CompactFlash
and IBM MicrodriveActivity indicator
SmartMedia and
Secure DigitalMemory Stick and 
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Inserting a memory card
To use a memory card:
1Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the previous table.
2To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click 
the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name.
To remove a memory card:
■Wait for the media reader activity indicator to stop blinking, then pull the media 
out of the slot.
CautionTo avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, 
insert only one memory card in the same slot at a time.
CautionDo not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media 
reader activity indicator is blinking. You could lose data. Also, remove 
the media from the reader before you turn off the computer.
ImportantDo not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove 
the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon, your 
computer will not recognize your memory card reader until you restart 
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Using the CD or DVD drive
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 
DV D s.
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 to DVD+R or 
DVD+RW discs.
DVD R/RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, 
playing DVDs, accessing data, creating CDs, 
and recording video and data to DVD+R, 
DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs.
Double layer DVD+RWInstalling programs, playing audio CDs, 
playing DVDs, accessing data, creating CDs, 
and recording video and data to double layer 
DVD+R discs.
Note: To use the double layer capability of the 
double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank 
DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, 
Dual Layer, or DL. Using other types of blank 
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Inserting a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD:
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the 
disc tray completely open.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the 
disc until it snaps into place. You can place your other hand underneath the disc tray 
to support it while you press the disc into place.
ImportantSome music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able 
to play these CDs on your computer.
Activity indicator
Eject button Manual eject hole