Gateway GT5436 Setting Up

FRONT
(may vary with options)
DVD/CD drive
Power connector
Voltage switch
DVD/CD drive
(optional)
thumbscrew
Diskette drive Audio in/side speaker jack
Media card reader
(optional)
(optional)
Surround left/right jack
USB port (optional) Power button/
power indicator
(network) jack
IEEE 1394/
FireWire™ port
PS/2 mouse port
Hard drive
indicator
Microphone jack
USB ports
(optional) S-Video jack
Headphone jack
(optional)
IEEE 1394/
TV tuner (optional)
FireWire™ port
(optional)
Telephone jack
thumbscrew
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 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 your User
Guide that has been included on your hard drive. To access the
User Guide, 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
support.gateway.com.
Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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BACK
(may vary with options)
Power connector
Voltage switch
Case cover
Case cover
Headphone/front
thumbscrew
speaker jack
Microphone jack Audio in/side
speaker jack
Optical out jack
Surround left/right jack
Center/subwoofer
Ethernet jack
Ethernet
(network) jack
USB ports
IEEE 1394/
FireWire™ port
PS/2 keyboard
port
PS/2 mouse port
Monitor port
S-Video jack (optional)
TV tuner (optional)
Modem jack Telephone jack
Case cover
Case cover
thumbscrew
SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL
Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region.
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SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER
1 Connect the mouse and
keyboard
If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard,
follow the instructions that came with the
mouse and keyboard.
Headphone/front
speaker jack
Microphone jack
Optical out jack
Center/subwoofer jack
2 Connect the monitor
USB ports
(depending on your model)
Monitor port
If available, connect to Add-in video (DVI or
Parallel port
VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated video
Serial port
(VGA).
PS/2 keyboard port
Monitor port (optional)
If available, connect
monitor here
Modem jack
3 Connect the
speakers*
USB powered speakers, see USB
steps. All others, see AC steps.
USB Powered:
1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your
computer.
2 Plug the USB cable into one of your
computer's USB ports.
4 Connect the
modem
(optional)
Connect the modem cable to the
modem jack and the telephone
wall jack. You can connect your
telephone to the telephone jack .
Gateway help Model and
resources and serial number
6 Connect the
Customer Care
power cord
information
Connect the power cable to the
computer, then plug it 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.
Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.
Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.
otherwise
Add-in video
(DVI or VGA)
otherwise
USB powered step 1 USB powered step 2 AC Powered: AC step 1
1 Plug the audio cable
into the back of your
(optional)
computer.
2 Plug the round barrel
power connector into
the back of the right
speaker.
3 Plug the other end of
the power cable into a
power outlet.
5 Connect the
network
(optional)
Connect the network (RJ45)
cable to the Ethernet jack.
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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Integrated video
(VGA)
AC step 2
AC step 3