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- Page 1 Gateway 610 Media Center PC User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter One: Setting Up Gateway 610 Media Center PC About your Gateway 610 Media Center PC Planning your Media Center setup Locating connections Setting up the hardware Connecting the audio and video source Connecting the IR control cable... - Page 4 Chapter Four: Using My TV Table of Contents Watching TV Using the remote to play TV recordings Using the Guide Manually updating the Guide Recording TV programs Using Recorded TV Changing My TV Settings Burning recorded TV programs to DVD Chapter Five: Using My Music Getting started with My Music Adding music files to the Media Library...
- Page 5 Changing Media Center Settings Using More Programs Using Online Spotlight Chapter Eleven: Getting Help Media Center FAQs Getting more help Using Help and Support Other Media Center resources Documentation Windows Update Web site Contacting Gateway Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information...
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Page 7: Chapter One: Setting Up Gateway 610 Media Center Pc
Plan your Media Center PC setup • Set up hardware and software • ChapterOne SettingUp Gateway 610 Media Center PC... -
Page 8: About Your Gateway 610 Media Center Pc
About your Gateway 610 Media Center PC The Gateway 610 Media Center PC provides powerful computing and rich entertainment capabilities. You can run the Media Center while using other Microsoft Windows programs or just enjoy the Media Center in full-screen mode without using other programs. -
Page 9: Planning Your Media Center Setup
Ethernet hardware, see the networking user’s guide included on the hard drive. To open the document click Start, Gateway Documentation, then click Networking User’s Guide. Video source — Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center setup. -
Page 10: Setting Up The Hardware
Setting up the hardware Connect the modem (optional) Connect the audio/video source A coaxial (TV in) connection carries both the audio and video signals. If you use an S-Video connection, then also connect audio using RCA stereo plugs. For detailed instructions about connecting the audio/video source (step 3), see page 12. - Page 11 Install the keyboard, mouse, and remote control batteries. Plug in your computer Turn on your computer Press the power button on the top of your computer to turn it on. Sync up wireless devices keyboard sensor mouse sensor Press the Media Center PC connect button, then press the keyboard connect button.
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Page 12: Connecting The Audio And Video Source
Connecting the audio and video source Your Media Center PC has connectors for S-Video or coaxial (TV). Select the connector that your video source supports: • S-Video — The video signal provides the highest quality video for the Media Center PC. If you use S-Video, you also need to connect the audio using RCA stereo plugs. -
Page 13: Connecting The Ir Control Cable
Connecting the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the Media Center video source, connect the infrared (IR) control cable from the Media Center PC to the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to change channels. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Software
Setting up the software Complete the Windows XP setup After you’ve turned on your computer, wait for it to start up, then follow the on-screen instructions. Complete peripheral devices setup Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you complete the Windows setup. -
Page 15: Optional Connections
ChapterTwo SettingUp Media Center PC Optional Connections Connect an optional TV • Connect to an existing sound system •... -
Page 16: Setting Up Optional Connections
Media Center PC. Help: By default, the Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution of 1280 x 768. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. For a better picture on a TV display, you may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. - Page 17 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) to the S-Video Out port on the back of your Media Center PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the S-Video In port on the back of your TV. Turn the TV on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV’s documentation.
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Page 18: Connecting The Media Center Pc To An Existing Stereo Or Home Theater (Optional)
Connecting the Media Center PC to an existing stereo or home theater (optional) The Media Center PC includes a built-in sound system. However, if you purchased an add-on sound system, use the setup poster and other documentation that was included with the sound system to set it up. - Page 19 After you have connected your add-on sound system, use the sound and audio properties to select speaker setup options. Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section.
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Page 21: Chapter Three: Getting Started
ChapterThree GettingStarted Learn about your • Gateway 610 Media Center PC Start the Media Center • Use the Media Center • Learn about the remote control • Learn about the wireless • keyboard... -
Page 22: Checking Out Your Gateway 610 Media Center Pc
Checking out your Media Center PC Front... -
Page 23: Left Side
Left side Item Component Icon Description Provides audio output when Front speakers headphones or amplifi ed speakers are not plugged in. Receives Infrared (IR) signals Infrared receiver from the remote control. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB USB port printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these... -
Page 24: Right Side
Right side Item Component Combination DVD +RW/+R / CD-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) DVD/CD drive eject button Microphone jack Headphone jack Brightness - button Brightness + button Channel - button Channel + button Volume - button Volume + button Power button Icon Description Play and record CDs and... - Page 26 Back AA BB...
- Page 27 Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Plug 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information about networking, see the “Networking Your Computer” guide. Click Start, All Programs, Gateway Documentation, then click the networking guide. Plug powered, analog rear speakers, or an external amplifi er into this jack. Use a 1/8” stereo to RCA plug Y-cable.
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Page 28: Starting The Media Center
Starting the Media Center You can take full control of the Media Center from your wireless keyboard, remote, and mouse. Use the device that is comfortable for your using and viewing situation. To start Media Center from the Start menu To start Media Center with a remote device •... -
Page 29: Using The Media Center
Using the Media Center You can switch to the Microsoft Windows desktop at any time. Media Center will continue to run in the background. To switch between the Media Center and the desktop • Click the minimize button to view the desktop. -
Page 30: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. -
Page 31: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view pictures. Use the remote control navigation buttons to highlight a Media Center menu option, then press OK to select the menu option. -
Page 32: Learning About The Keyboard
Learning about the keyboard Use the keyboard to navigate and select the Media Center menus and options and perform other activities such as typing an e-mail. Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Media Center features. Standby control puts the Media Center PC in Standby mode (reduced power). - Page 33 Watch Live TV • View the Guide and select TV programs • Schedule, record, and sort TV • program recordings. Search for programs by categories, • title, or keyword. Change My TV settings • ChapterFour UsingMyTV...
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Page 34: Watching Tv
Watching TV You can take control of your TV viewing experience with My TV. Use My TV to watch TV, record TV, watch buffered (time-shifted) TV, watch recorded programs, search for programs, change TV settings, and more. While watching My TV or using the Guide, you can press the More Info button, on the remote, to view more information about the selected program. -
Page 35: Using The Remote To Play Tv Recordings
Using the remote to play TV recordings My TV automatically records TV programs to a program buffer as you watch TV. When you stop or pause live TV programs, My TV continues recording (buffering) the program for up to 30 minutes so you can watch the program where you previously left off. - Page 36 To rewind and replay a buffered TV program • On the remote, press Rew point on the TV program that you want to replay, then press Play. The buffered program plays and live TV continues to record to the buffer. Tip: My TV buffers 30 minutes of TV program segments.
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Page 37: Using The Guide
Using the Guide The Guide displays channel and TV program information, TV program titles, descriptions, categories, ratings, and program times. You can view and scroll through the list of current and future TV shows in the Guide. When you select a program title, information about the program displays below the program listings. -
Page 38: Manually Updating The Guide
Manually updating the Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Guide can be set up to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. However, if your Internet Service Provider does not support automatic Guide updates or if the Guide needs to be updated for another reason, you may need to update the Guide manually to refresh the program listings. -
Page 39: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV programs Media Center lets you record the program you are watching, record a program that is scheduled to broadcast later, or record a recurring program series. To record the program you are watching Use the remote channel selector CH/PG + or CH/PG -, numeric keypad, or the Guide to choose programs that you want to record. - Page 40 Tip: When you schedule to record a program series, the Media Center records each series episode from any channel that broadcasts the program series. Media Center will not record duplicate programs from the series and it will look for alternative broadcasts times if a recording time conflict occurs.
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Page 41: Using Recorded Tv
Using Recorded TV Use Recorded TV to view and manage your program recordings. After you have recorded TV programs, go to Recorded TV to sort programs by date, name, and category. You can also schedule new program recordings and watch and manage scheduled program recordings. To watch and manage Recorded TV On the remote, press My TV. -
Page 42: Changing My Tv Settings
Changing My TV Settings Use My TV Settings to customize the Media Center My TV. You can adjust settings for the TV recorder, Guide, TV signal, display settings, audio, and My TV. To use the Settings menu On the remote, press My TV. The Media Center starts. -
Page 43: Burning Recorded Tv Programs To Dvd
DVD player or your home DVD player. Use Sonic PrimeTime to copy the recorded program to a DVD (a recordable DVD drive is optional for the Gateway 610 Media Center PC). Tip: Record TV programs to DVD-R type DVDs. - Page 44 If you have a number of processor intensive programs running, exit the programs, then click OK. The TV programs burn to the DVD. Tip: DVD-Rs have a 4.7 GB maximum capacity. If the TV program you want to record is long enough to require more than 4.7 GB of recording space, you can reduce the Media Center program recording quality setting before recording the program.
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Page 45: Chapter Five: Using My Music
Browse music selections • Search for music by titles and keywords • Play music • Add songs and audio files to the Media Library • View music CD information such as artist • name, song title, album cover art, and more. ChapterFive UsingMy Music... -
Page 46: Getting Started With My Music
Getting started with My Music My Music lets you enjoy a complete music experience from the Media Center. You can listen to CDs, view artists information, create your own music playlists, categorize and listen to music by genres, search for music selections, and more. -
Page 47: Adding Music Cds To The Media Library
If this is the first time you’ve added music files to the Media Library, click Yes. The Media Player searches for all music files on your computer and adds them to the Media Library. - OR - If you want to add new music files to the Media Library, click the show menu bar arrow display the menu bar, click Tools, then click Search for Media Files. - Page 48 On the left side of the Media Player, click Copy from CD, then click Copy Music. The Copy Options (1 of 2) dialog box opens. Click Add copy protection to your music or Do not add copy protections to your music, then click to select the check box next to the copyright statement.
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Page 49: Playing My Music
Playing My Music You can play music CDs with Media Center’s My Music, or after you’ve added your CD collection to the Media Player’s Media Library, you’ll have a variety of music to listen to directly from your Media Center PC. You can play individual songs, CDs (albums), shuffle play, and customize your music files for special occasions with a personalized music playlist. - Page 50 You can also: • Select View Song to view the CD cover artwork and the currently playing song’s title. • Select View Tracks to view a list of all the tracks on the CD. • Select Shuffle to randomly arrange the music play selections.
- Page 51 Navigate to: • Select Albums to play music, from your Media Library. • Select Artists to view and play music from a list of all artist in your Media Library. • Select Playlists to view and play music from your custom playlists or from auto-created playlists.
- Page 52 To set Media Center as the default CD player With the mouse, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. Right click the Audio CD (D:) drive, then click Properties. The Audio CD (D:) Properties dialog box opens. Click the AutoPlay tab.
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Page 53: Chapter Six: Using My Pictures
ChapterSix UsingMy Pictures Manage and add pictures to • your photo library Browse and search for pictures • View and touch up pictures • Print and share pictures • Watch pictures as slide shows • View picture details such as •... -
Page 54: Getting Started With My Pictures
Getting started with My Pictures The Media Center’s My Pictures makes it easy and fun to watch your digital photos. My Pictures lets you view your pictures individually or as a slide show. You can organize and sort pictures by name or date. Use the keyboard or mouse to browse your pictures with the keyboard or remote control. -
Page 55: Organizing Picture Files
Organizing picture files To view pictures and play slide shows in the Media Center’s My Pictures, first copy and organize the picture files into the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders. The Media Center only displays picture files placed in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders. -
Page 56: Viewing My Pictures
Viewing My Pictures After you’ve organized your picture files in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folder, then you can view pictures in the Media Center’s My Pictures. The picture folders display just as you organized them in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders. -
Page 57: Using More Info
You can view individual pictures by highlighting a picture and pressing OK. You can also choose from the menu options: • Select Play slide show to view the pictures in a slide show. The slide show automatically transitions between pictures. You can also press the left and right remote navigation buttons to view the pictures manually at... -
Page 58: Playing Audio During A Slide Show
Choose from the menu options: • Select Play slide show to view the pictures in a slide show. The slide show automatically transitions between pictures. You can also press the left and right remote navigation buttons to view the pictures manually at your own pace. -
Page 59: Chapter Seven: Using My Videos
Manage and add videos to your • video library Browse and search for videos • View videos • Share videos • View video details such as file name, • file date, picture pixel size, where the picture is stored, and more. ChapterSeven UsingMy Videos... -
Page 60: Getting Started With My Videos
Getting started with My Videos The Media Center’s My Videos makes it easy to enjoy your digital videos. My Videos lets you watch and share your videos. You can organize and sort videos by name or date. Use the keyboard or mouse to browse your videos with the keyboard or remote control. -
Page 61: Organizing Video Files
Organizing video files To view videos in the Media Center’s My Videos, first copy and organize the video files into the My Videos or Shared Video folders. The Media Center only displays video files placed in the My Videos or Shared Video folders. -
Page 62: Viewing My Videos
Viewing My Videos After you’ve organized your video files in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder, you can view videos in the Media Center’s My Videos. The video clips display just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder. To view videos from the Media Center On the remote, press My Videos. -
Page 63: Using More Info
Using More Info While viewing videos, you can press More Info to view information about the video (if available) and change the video display’s aspect ratio. To use More Info for videos On the remote, while viewing videos, press More Info. -
Page 65: Chapter Eight: Using Play Dvd
Play DVDs • Set language, subtitles, and audio defaults. • ChapterEight UsingPlay DVD... -
Page 66: Playing A Dvd
Playing a DVD You can watch a DVD on the Media Center. If the Media Center is running when you insert a DVD into the DVD drive, a message asks if you want to play the DVD. If you select Yes or do not make a selection, the DVD plays automatically. - Page 67 To select DVD menu options Press DVD menu. The DVD menu opens. - OR - Press the Stop button. The Stopped DVD menu opens. On the remote, highlight the menu option you want to select, such as language, subtitles, and others, then press OK.
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Page 69: Chapter Nine: Using Radio
Play FM and Internet radio and • preset favorite stations Preset favorite radio stations • Rewind, pause, stop, skip forward, • and play radio recordings. ChapterNine UsingRadio... -
Page 70: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio You can enjoy the Media Center’s FM radio and control playback with the remote control. When you play the radio, the Media Center records (buffers) up to 30 minutes of the radio program much like My TV does. This lets you go back and review part of the radio broadcast you heard earlier or listen to a broadcast segment that you missed while away from the radio. - Page 71 To manually-tune the FM radio with Tune On the remote, press Radio. The Radio window opens. On the remote, highlight the Tune + or Tune - button, then press OK repeatedly to manually scan for radio stations. When a station signal tunes in, stop on the station.
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Page 72: Using The Remote To Play Radio Recordings
Using the remote to play Radio recordings When you play the radio, the Media Center automatically records radio programs to a program buffer as you listen. When you stop or pause radio programs, the radio continues recording (buffering) the program for up to 30 minutes so you can listen to the broadcast where Remote Press:... -
Page 73: Changing Radio Settings
Changing Radio Settings Use Radio Settings to customize the Media Center Radio. You can change, remove, and reorder the FM radio preset stations. You can also auto-sort the stations in numeric order. To use the Settings menu On the remote, press Radio. The Radio window opens. -
Page 75: Chapter Ten: Using Other Features
ChapterTen UsingOther Features Set up the external video inputs, • such as a game box or VCR. Adjust Media Center Settings • Use More Programs • View the Online Spotlight •... -
Page 76: Setting Up The External Video Input
Setting up the external video input You can connect a game box, VCR, or other external video device for viewing on the Media Center PC. After you connect the external video device, use the Gaming Input option to select the port for the device. You can also select a normal or stretched video display. -
Page 77: Changing Media Center Settings
Changing Media Center Settings You can access most of the Settings menus within a specific Media Center feature, such as My TV, My Pictures, My Music, and others. However, you can also access all of the Settings menus from the Settings button on the Media Center’s main menu. -
Page 78: Using More Programs
Using More Programs More Programs gives you access to other programs and games available to use or play from the Media Center. To use More Programs Press the Start button on the remote. The Media Center menu displays. Highlight More Programs, then press OK. The More Programs menu opens. -
Page 79: Using Online Spotlight
Using Online Spotlight The Media Center Online Spotlight highlights new ways to enjoy and use your Media Center. Check the Online Spotlight regularly to learn more tips and tricks and to get the most out of your Media Center experience. To access the Online Spotlight Press the Start button on the remote. -
Page 81: Chapter Eleven: Getting Help
ChapterEleven GettingHelp Get answers to Frequently Asked • Questions (FAQs) Learn about the Media Center online • help and other information resources Get Gateway contact information •... -
Page 82: Media Center Faqs
Media Center FAQs Following are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To view other Media Center FAQs that are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on... - Page 83 Q: How do I configure my Media Center to output to a TV? A: Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC detects when you use an external S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the S-Video display device.
- Page 84 Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. - OR - You can record a TV program to DVD with Sonic PrimeTime. Sonic PrimeTime records the DVD in a DVD format much like a DVD movie.
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Page 85: Getting More Help
Getting more help The Media Center is easy to use when you follow the on-screen menus. However, if you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at your fingertips. To open Media Center Help In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. -
Page 86: Using Help And Support
Using Help and Support Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Media Center PC. -
Page 87: Other Media Center Resources
Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about making the most of your Media Center experience. Go to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. and the... -
Page 88: Contacting Gateway
Gateway’s fee-based Get tutorial assistance for software issues software tutorial billed by the minute. service Gateway Technical Talk to a Gateway Technical Support Support representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. TDD Technical Support (for hearing impaired) is available: Weekdays 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time Weekends 6:00 a.m. -
Page 89: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
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Page 90: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. -
Page 91: Care During Use
Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Important: Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. -
Page 92: Regulatory Compliance Statements
(which may be embedded into your computer) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. - Page 93 Please contact Gateway for service. Warning: Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the Gateway 610 System DVD, or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information. Warning: In order to comply with FCC requirements transmitters must not be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the computer.
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Page 94: United States Of America
Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service. Warning: The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be... -
Page 95: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity
FCC rules. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: Gateway 610 Media Center PC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 96 Telecommunications per FCC part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device.
- Page 97 Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service. Warning: The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be...
- Page 98 Warning: The 802.11a radio LAN your system may have been equipped with operates in the same frequency range as high power radar, which has priority use, and may damage the radio LAN if both are present and being used in the same area. Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as...
- Page 99 Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your computer. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
- Page 100 External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
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Page 101: Laser Safety Statement
Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. - Page 102 SERVE-TO-ORDER, Server Watchdog, the Spotted G Gateway Logo and the Spotted G Logo, SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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