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OSD options
To adjust the OSD settings:
1Press the MENU/SELECT button. The OSD menu opens.
2Use the –and+ buttons to highlight a control, then press the MENU/SELECT button.
3Use the –and+ buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
4When you have finished making adjustments, press the EXIT button to return to the 
main menu screen.
5If you want to adjust additional ODS options, repeat Step 2 through Step 4 until all 
adjustments are made.
6Press the EXIT button again to exit the...

36www.gateway.comPreset. Adjusts the color 
temperature.
9300K is bluish white.
6500K is reddish white (default).
Red, Green, Blue. Customize 
the color levels.
(This menu is unavailable on 
some models)
Vertical position. Moves the 
image up and down.
Horizontal position. Moves the 
image left and right.
You can also use the Auto 
function to configure the vertical 
and horizontal position 
automatically. For more 
information on the Auto function, 
see “External controls” on 
page 34.
(This menu is...

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For more information about adjusting the color depth and screen resolution using software 
controls, see “Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” in Using Your Computer which 
has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
 Start, All Programs, then 
click 
Gateway Documentation.
Language. Changes the OSD 
language setting.
OSD Position. Adjusts the OSD 
window position on the display.
OSD menu Description
/1280 x 1024
USER 

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Installing a printer, scanner, or other 
peripheral device
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® 
or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. You use these ports to connect 
peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. For 
more information about port locations, see “Checking Out Your Gateway Computer” on 
page 9.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping,...

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Using Drives and Ports
■Using the diskette drive
■Using the memory card reader
■Using CD or DVD drives 

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Using the diskette drive 
The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). 
Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
To use a diskette:
1Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up.
2To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the 
diskette drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name.
3To remove the diskette, make...

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Using the memory card reader
You can use optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your 
computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer 
and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular phone.
Memory card types
The memory card reader supports the following card types:
Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can 
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Inserting a memory card
To use a memory card:
1Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in the previous table.
2To access a file on the memory card, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click 
the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name.
To remove a memory card:
■Wait for the media reader activity indicator to stop blinking, then pull the media out 
of the slot.
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Using the CD or DVD drive
You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front 
of the drive for one or more of the following logos:
If your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... Use your drive for...
CD drive
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and 
accessing data.
CD-RW driveInstalling programs, playing audio CDs, 
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Inserting a CD or DVD
ImportantSome music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able 
to play these CDs on your computer.
Activity indicator
Eject button Manual eject hole