Gateway FX7020, FX7024, FX7026, FX7028j, FX7029e Quick Start Manual

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SETUPGUIDE

FRONT (may vary with options)

Memory card reader

DVD/CD drive

Power button/ power indicator

USB ports

BACK (may vary with options)

Voltage switch

Power connector

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.

Connect the mouse and keyboard

If you have a wireless mouse or

keyboard, follow the instructions that came with them.

Case cover thumbscrew

IEEE 1394/

FireWire™ port

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

DVD/CD drive (optional)

Video jack (optional)

Audio left jack (optional)

Audio right jack (optional)

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

PS/2 keyboard port

USB ports

S/PDIF jack

Wireless antenna connectors (optional)

PS/2 mouse port

Integrated monitor (VGA) port

IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port

Ethernet (network) jack

Center/subwoofer jack Surround left/right jack

Audio in/side speaker jack

Case cover thumbscrew Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional)

TV tuner (optional)

Connect the monitor

(depending on your model)

If available, connect to Add-in video

(DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video (VGA).

Connect the speakers*

(optional)

1 Plug the audio cable into the back of

your computer.

2 Plug the USB cable into one of your

computer's USB ports.

Note: If you have a speaker bar, follow

the instructions that came with it.

otherwise

Add-in video (DVI or VGA)

otherwise

Integrated video

(VGA)

FOR EXTRA HELP...

CONTACT HELP. If you need help while setting up

your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. When prompted, enter 531 followed by #.

If you need help after setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com

SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your

computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your computer.

SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For

detailed information about using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help and

information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com

Connect the modem

Connect the modem cable to

the modem jack and the

SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL

Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region.

telephone wall jack. You can connect your telephone to the telephone jack.

Connect the

(optional)

power cord

Connect the power cable to

the computer, then plug it

Model and

serial number

Gateway help resources and Customer Care information

into a power supply. To protect your system from power ﬂuctuations, use a surge protector.

WARNING: To protect your computer

during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.

Connect the network

(optional)

Connect the network (RJ45)

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

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. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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