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CHAPTER 2: Hardware Basics
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Important
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from this
Power connector
Cover release lever
Case cover thumbscrew
Kensington lock slot
Rear speaker jack (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
IEEE 1394/FireWire™/
i.Link™ port (optional)
Parallel port (optional)
Telephone jack (optional)
Component
Power connector
Cover release lever
Case cover thumbscrew
Kensington lock slot
Rear speaker jack
(black plug)
Ethernet (network) jack
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Your computer includes the following components.
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Description
Plug the power cord into this connector.
Lift this lever to open the computer cover
Remove this screw before opening the case.
Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach the cable to a solid object like a desk or table to prevent
your computer from being stolen.
Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack.
For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet
connection) into this jack.
For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
Start, All Programs
.
Start, All Programs
.
www.gateway.com
Voltage switch (typical)
Audio in/side speaker jack
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Center/subwoofer jack (optional)
S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional)
USB ports
Digital coaxial audio jack (some models)
Video port (not shown)(some models).
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
DVI monitor port
(add-in video card)
Modem jack (optional)
, then click
Gateway
, then click
Gateway
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