User's Manual

CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com
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Component Icon Description
Power
connector
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting the dial-up modem” on
page 12.
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. The other
end of the cable can be plugged into a cable modem,
DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. For more
information, see “Connecting to a cable or DSL modem
or to an Ethernet network” on page 13.
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these
ports.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work for long periods with the
notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are
blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to
harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots.
If these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent
damage to the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your
notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the
notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
S-Video out jack Plug an S-Video device, such as a television, into this
jack. For more information, see “Viewing the display on
a television” on page 30.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
For more information, see “Viewing the display on a
projector or monitor” on page 28.
Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Power connector
Ethernet jack