Quick Reference Guide

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Important
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from this
illustration.
Your computer includes the following components.
Modem jack (optional)
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
Voltage switch (typical)
Power connector
Ethernet (network) jack
Digital coaxial audio jack (some models)
Video port (not shown)(some models).
Audio in/side speaker jack
Case cover thumbscrew
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Center/subwoofer jack (optional)
Rear speaker jack (optional)
USB ports
DVI monitor port
(add-in video card)
Parallel port (optional)
Cover release lever
Telephone jack (optional)
IEEE 1394/FireWire™/
i.Link™ port (optional)
S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional)
Kensington lock slot
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Cover release lever Lift this lever to open the computer cover
Case cover thumbscrew Remove this screw before opening the case.
Kensington lock slot 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.
Rear speaker jack
(black plug)
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
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation
.
Ethernet (network) jack 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
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation
.