Gateway Profile 6 Service Manual

CHAPTER2
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Checking Out Your
Computer
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Front
DVD/CD drive  Power button/ power 
indicator Memory card reader or 
diskette drive (optional)
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ComponentIconDescription
DVD/CD driveUse this drive to listen to audio CDs, install 
games and programs, watch DVDs, and store 
large files onto recordable discs (depending on 
drive type). 
This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, 
or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive 
type and for more information about your 
drive, see your user guide.
Memory card 
reader (optional)Insert a memory card from a digital camera, 
MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other 
devices into...

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Back
ComponentDescription
Opening for cablesRoute the cables that are plugged into the side ports 
through this opening. 
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Kensington lock slotAttach a cable lock to this slot to prevent unauthorized 
opening, modification, and theft of your computer.
Opening for
cables
Power connector Kensington lock slot
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Right side
Headphone jack
Microphone jack Volume control
USB portsBack panel 
release latch (2) Display controlsSide port cover
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ComponentIconDescription
Display controlsPress these buttons to adjust the screen 
image.
Volume control Press to adjust the volume level of the 
built-in speakers.
USB portsPlug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device 
(such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, 
keyboard, or mouse) into one of these 
ports. For more information, see “Installing 
a printer, scanner, or other device” on 
page 31.
Microphone  jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack 
is color-coded...

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Side port panel
Access the side port panel by removing the port cover on the right 
side of your computer.
ImportantYour computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this 
illustration.
Microphone jackAudio in/side speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™
4-pin port
Parallel portModem jack (optional)
(half-height PCI card slot)
Ethernet (network) jack
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 mouse portVGA in port
Headphone/front speaker jackRear speaker jack USB ports...

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ComponentIconDescription
Digital (DVI) video in 
portIf you have a digital video (DVI) expansion 
card installed, connect its DVI out port to 
this DVI in port.
Tele ph one  j ack  
(optional)Plug a telephone into this jack (optional). 
The modem cable must be connected to a 
wall jack for the telephone to be connected 
to this jack. For more information on 
connecting the modem, see “Connecting a 
dial-up modem” on page 19.
IEEE 1394/FireWire™ 
4-pin portPlug IEEE...

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Headphone/analog 
speakers jack (green 
plug)
-OR-
Front speakers jack If the back of your computer has five audio 
jacks, this jack is user configurable for one 
of the following:
Headphone: Plug headphones or 
amplified speakers into this jack (Default).
Stereo out: Plug your front left and right 
speakers into this jack.
For information on configuring this jack, 
see “Configuring the audio jacks” on 
page 30.
If the back of your computer has three 
audio jacks, this jack is the...

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Rear speaker jack
(black plug) (optional)Plug your rear right and left speakers into 
this optional jack.
For information on configuring this jack, 
see “Configuring the audio jacks” on 
page 30.
Audio input (Line in) 
jack (blue plug)
-OR-
Side speaker jackIf the back of your computer has five audio 
jacks, this jack is user configurable for one 
of the following:
Stereo in: Plug an external audio input 
source (such as a stereo) into this jack so 
you can record...