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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 Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC About your Gateway 610 Media Center PC Planning your Media Center PC 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 Chapter Eleven: Getting Help Media Center FAQs Getting more help Using Help and Support Other Media Center resources Documentation Windows Update Web site Identifying your model Gateway model number Gateway serial number Contacting Gateway Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information...
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Page 7: Chapter One: Setting Up Your Gateway 610 Media Center Pc
SettingUp Gateway 610 Media Center PC • Plan your Media Center PC setup • Set up hardware and software ChapterOne... -
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 Windows XP Media Center while using other programs or just enjoy the Windows XP Media Center in full-screen mode without using other programs. -
Page 9: Planning Your Media Center Pc 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 PC 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, you will also need to connect audio using RCA stereo plugs. For detailed instructions about connecting the audio/video source (step 3), see page 6. - Page 11 Install the keyboard, mouse, and remote batteries. Plug in your PC Turn on your PC Press the power button on the top of your Media Center PC. Connect wireless devices keyboard sensor mouse sensor For detailed instructions about connecting wireless devices, see page 8.
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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 your Media Center PC. If you use S-Video, you also need to connect the audio source using RCA stereo plugs. -
Page 13: Connecting The Ir Control Cable
Connecting the IR control cable (optional) If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the Media Center video source, connect the optional infrared (IR) control cable from your 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: Connecting The Wireless Keyboard And Mouse
Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse Press and hold the connect button on the Media Center PC for about 3 seconds. Press and hold the connect button on the keyboard for about 3 seconds. Press and hold the connect button on the Media Center PC for about 3 seconds. -
Page 15: 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 17: Chapter Two: Setting Up Media Center Pc Optional Connections
SettingUp Media Center PC Optional Connections • Connect an optional TV • Connect to an existing sound system ChapterTwo... -
Page 18: 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 Windows XP Media Center screen resolution to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. - Page 19 To connect a TV 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.
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Page 20: Connecting Your Media Center Pc To An Existing Stereo Or Home Theater (Optional)
Connecting your Media Center PC to an existing stereo or home theater (optional) If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center PC, use the setup poster and other documentation that was included with the sound system to set it up. If you have an existing stereo or home theater, you can connect your Media Center PC to an existing sound system. - Page 21 After you’ve connected your sound system, you need to select your speaker setup options. To select speaker options in Windows XP Media Center 2004 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
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Page 23: Chapter Three: Getting Started
ChapterThree GettingStarted • Learn about your Gateway 610 Media Center PC • Start the Media Center PC • Use your Media Center PC • Learn about the remote • Learn about the wireless keyboard... -
Page 24: Checking Out Your Media Center Pc
Checking out your Media Center PC Front... -
Page 25: 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. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB USB port printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these... -
Page 26: Right Side
Right side Item Component Combination DVD +R/+RW DVD -R/-RW CD-R/-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 Use this drive to listen to... -
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Page 28: Back
Back... - Page 29 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 30: Starting The Windows Xp Media Center
Starting the Windows XP Media Center You can take full control of the Windows XP Media Center from your wireless keyboard, remote, and mouse. Use the device that is comfortable for you. To start Windows XP Media Center from the Start menu •... -
Page 31: Using The Windows Xp Media Center
Using the Windows XP Media Center You can switch to the Microsoft Windows desktop at any time. Windows XP Media Center will continue to run in the background. To switch between the Windows XP Media Center and the desktop • Click the minimize button to view the desktop. -
Page 32: Learning About The Remote
Learning about the remote Windows XP Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Windows XP 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. -
Page 33: Using The Remote
Using the remote Use the Media Center remote to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view pictures. Use the remote navigation buttons to highlight a Windows XP Media Center menu option, then press the OK button to select the menu option. -
Page 34: Learning About The Keyboard
Learning about the keyboard Use the keyboard to navigate and select the Windows XP Media Center menus and options and perform other activities such as typing an e-mail. Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Media Center PC features. Standby control puts the Media Center PC in Standby mode... -
Page 35: Chapter Four: Using My Tv
• 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... -
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38 To rewind and replay a buffered TV program • On the remote, press the Rew locate the point on the TV program that you want to replay, then press the Play button. The buffered program plays and live TV continues to record to the buffer.
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Page 39: 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 40: Manually Updating The Guide
Manually updating the Guide When you use the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, you can be set up the Guide 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 41: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV programs Your Media Center PC 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 –... - Page 42 Tip: When you schedule to record a program series, the Windows XP Media Center records each series episode from any channel that broadcasts the program series. Windows XP 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 43: 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 the My TV button. -
Page 44: Changing My Tv Settings
Changing My TV Settings Use My TV Settings to customize the Windows XP 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 the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center starts. -
Page 45: Burning Recorded Tv Programs To Dvd
Media Center minimizes and Sonic PrimeTime opens. Tip: If your Gateway 610 Series Media Center does not include a recordable DVD drive but includes a recordable CD drive, you can change the recording device option to Video CD (VCD) and record TV programs to a CD. - Page 46 After you have selected the TV programs you want to record, highlight Burn DVD, then press the OK button. A message tells you that running additional programs while burning a DVD may cause the recording to fail. If you have a number of programs running, close the programs, then click OK.
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Page 47: 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 48: Getting Started With My Music
Getting started with My Music My Music lets you enjoy a complete music experience from the Windows XP 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 49: Adding Music Cds To The Media Library
If this is the fi rst time you’ve added music fi les to the Media Library, click Yes. The Media Player searches for all music fi les on your Media Center PC and adds them to the Media Library. - OR - If you want to add new music fi... - Page 50 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, then click to select the check box next to the copyright statement.
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Page 51: Playing My Music
Playing My Music You can play music CDs with Windows XP Media Center’s My Music. 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 52 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 53 You can: • Select Albums to play music, from your Media Library. • Select Artists to view and play music from a list of all artists in your Media Library. • Select Playlists to view and play music from your custom playlists or from auto-created playlists.
- Page 54 To set Windows XP 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.
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Page 55: 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 file name, file date, picture pixel size, where the picture is stored, and more. -
Page 56: Getting Started With My Pictures
Getting started with My Pictures The Windows XP Media Center’s My Pictures makes it easy and fun to look at 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, mouse, or remote to browse your pictures. -
Page 57: Organizing Picture Files
Organizing picture files To view pictures and play slide shows in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Pictures, first copy and organize the picture files into the My Pictures or Shared Pictures To organize picture files With the mouse, click Start, then click My Pictures. The My Pictures window opens. -
Page 58: Viewing My Pictures
Viewing My Pictures After you’ve organized your picture files in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folder, you can view pictures in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Pictures. The picture To view pictures from the Windows XP Media Center On the remote, press the My Pictures button. -
Page 59: Using More Info
You can view individual pictures by highlighting a picture and pressing the OK button. 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 60: 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 61: Chapter Seven: Using My Videos
ChapterSeven UsingMy Videos • Manage and add videos to your video library • Browse and search for videos • Share videos • View video details such as file name, file date, picture pixel size, where the picture is stored, and more. -
Page 62: Getting Started With My Videos
Getting started with My Videos The Windows XP 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, mouse, or remote to browse your videos. -
Page 63: Organizing Video Files
Organizing video files To view videos in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Videos, first copy and organize the video files into the My Videos or Shared Video folders. The Windows XP Media To organize video files With the mouse, click Start, My Documents, then click My Videos. -
Page 64: 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 Windows XP Media Center’s My Videos. The video clips To view videos from the Windows XP Media Center On the remote, press the My Videos button. -
Page 65: Using More Info
Using More Info While viewing videos, you can press the More Info button 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 the More Info button. -
Page 67: Chapter Eight: Using Play Dvd
UsingPlay DVD • Play DVDs • Set language, subtitles, and audio defaults. ChapterEight... -
Page 68: Playing A Dvd
Playing a DVD You can watch a DVD with the Windows XP Media Center. If the Windows XP 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 69 To select DVD menu options Press the DVD menu button. 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 the OK button.
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Page 71: 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 72: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio You can enjoy the Windows XP Media Center’s FM radio and control playback with the remote. When you play the radio, the Windows XP Media Center records (buffers) up to 30 minutes of the radio program much like My TV does. - Page 73 To manually-tune the FM radio with Tune On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. With the remote, highlight the Tune + or Tune – button, then press the OK button repeatedly to manually scan for radio stations. When you tune a station, you can: You can: •...
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Page 74: Using The Remote To Play Radio Recordings
Using the remote to play Radio recordings When you play the radio, the Windows XP 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 75: Changing Radio Settings
Changing Radio Settings Use Radio Settings to customize the Windows XP Media Center Radio. You can change, remove, and reorder To use the Settings menu On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. Highlight Settings, then press the OK button. The Settings menu opens. -
Page 77: Chapter Ten: Using Other Features
UsingOther Features • Set up the external video inputs, such as a game box or VCR • Adjust Windows XP Media Center Settings • Use More Programs • View the Online Spotlight ChapterTen... -
Page 78: 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 your Media Center PC. To set up the external video input Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. -
Page 79: Media Center Settings
Changing Windows XP 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 80: Using More Programs
Using More Programs More Programs gives you access to other programs and games available to use or play from the Windows XP Media Center. To use More Programs Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. Highlight More Programs, then press the OK button. -
Page 81: Using Online Spotlight
Using Online Spotlight The Media Center Online Spotlight highlights new ways to enjoy and use your Media Center PC. 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 83: Chapter Eleven: Getting Help
ChapterEleven GettingHelp • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • Learn about the Windows XP Media Center online help and other information resources • Get Gateway contact information... -
Page 84: Media Center Faqs
Media Center PC has an affect on the video quality. The video displayed from the Gateway 610 Media Center PC is only as good as the source video signal. Cable, digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. - Page 85 Q: How do I configure my Media Center PC 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 86 on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
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Page 87: 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 To open Media Center Help In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. -
Page 88: 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 To open Help and Support To start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. -
Page 89: Other Media Center Resources
You can get the latest FAQs, user guides, 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/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ support.gateway.com/support/manlib/index.shtml... -
Page 90: Identifying Your Model
Gateway model number The label on the back of your Media Center PC contains information that identifies your PC model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Contacting Gateway You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions:... -
Page 91: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
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Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 used... -
Page 97: 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: 03-DT009-01S, 03-DT009-01X, 03-DT009-01XL, or 610 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 98 Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) (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 99 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 used with any antenna other than provide with the system.
- Page 100 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...
- Page 101 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 102 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 103: 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 104 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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