Gateway FX6710 User Manual

SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER

Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.

Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.

FRONT (may vary with options)

Memory card reader

DVD/CD drive

IEEE 1394/ FireWire™

port (optional)

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

USB ports

Smart Copy button
(optional)

DVD/CD drive
(optional)

Power button

USB ports (number may vary)

BACK (may vary with options)

Voltage switch

Power connector

PS/2 keyboard port

HDMI port (optional)

IEEE 1394/ FireWire™

port (optional)

S/PDIF jack (optional)

Microphone jack

Headphone jack
DVI port (optional)

HDMI port (optional)

Telephone jack (optional)

Case cover thumbscrew

PS/2 mouse port

Integrated video (VGA)
port (optional)

Ethernet (network) jack

Center/subwoofer jack
Surround left/right jack
Audio in/side speaker jack
Case cover thumbscrew

Add-in video card (optional)
TV tuner (optional)

Wireless card (optional)

Modem jack (optional)

1

Connect the mouse and
keyboard

If you have a wireless mouse or

keyboard, follow the instructions that
came with them.

2

Connect the monitor

(depending on your model)

If available, connect to Add-in
video (HDMI, DVI, or VGA),
otherwise connect to integrated
video (HDMI or VGA). The
integrated video port is disabled if
you have add-in video.

Note: You can use the included DVI-to-VGA

adapter to connect a VGA monitor to a DVI
video port.

3

Connect the speakers

(optional)

Follow the instructions that came with

your speakers.

Add-in video

(DVI)

otherwise

(using DVI-to-VGA adapter)

Add-in video

otherwise

Integrated video

(VGA)

Integrated video

(HDMI)

FOR EXTRA HELP...

SEE YOUR DOCUMENTATION. For detailed information about

using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide
provided. To access the online guides, click (Start), All Programs,
then click Gateway Documentation.

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT.

issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.

For help and information about common

®

CONTACT TECH SUPPORT. To speak with a technical support

representative, call toll-free 866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980
(Canada).

SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your computer, read the

Starter Guide for tips on using your computer.

Note: If you ordered an audio card with your computer,

connect your speakers to the card’s jacks. Integrated
audio jacks are disabled when an audio card is installed.

Note: If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions

that came with it.

4

Connect the
modem

Connect the telephone modem

cable to the modem jack and
telephone wall jack. You can
connect your telephone to the
telephone jack.

6

Connect the

(optional)

power cord

Connect the power cable to

the computer, then plug it

into a power source. To

protect your system from

power fluctuations, use a

surge protector.

WARNING: To protect your computer

during electrical storms, unplug the

power cord, modem, and network

cables.

5

Connect the network

(optional)

Connect the network (RJ45)

cable to the Ethernet jack and a
cable modem, DSL modem, or
network jack.

NOTE: For detailed network and Internet setup

instructions, see your online User Guide.

7

Turn on the

power

Turn on the monitor and

computer. Follow the Windows
setup screen instructions.

IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a
printer or scanner, after you complete the
Windows setup. Follow the instructions
that came with the device.

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Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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