Gateway GT5042j Getting To Know

Brand: Gateway

Model: GT5042j

Type: Getting To Know

Gateway GT5042j is a powerful computer packed with features that make it ideal for a variety of uses. With its impressive processing power and graphics capabilities, the GT5042j can handle demanding tasks such as video editing, gaming, and CAD design with ease. It also comes equipped with a DVD/CD drive, multiple USB ports, and an Ethernet jack for connecting to the internet. Whether you're a creative professional, a student, or simply someone who wants a powerful computer for everyday use, the Gateway GT5042j is a great choice.

SETTING UP

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need help while setting up your computer, call our

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and choose option 7. When prompted, enter 531

followed by #. If you need help after setting up your

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All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER

Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.

Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.

otherwise

Integrated video

(VGA)

otherwise

Connect the mouse and keyboard

If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard,

follow the information that came with the

mouse and keyboard.

Connect the network (optional)

Connect the network (RJ45) cable to

the Ethernet jack.

Connect the power cord

Connect the power cable to the

computer, then plug it into a

power supply. To protect your

system from power ﬂuctuations,

use a surge protector.

WARNING: To protect your computer

during electrical storms, unplug the

power cord and the modem and

network cables.

Turn on the power ( )

Turn on the monitor and

computer. Follow the Windows

setup screen instructions.

IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such

as a printer or scanner, after you

complete the Windows setup.

Follow the instructions that came

with the device.

Connect the monitor

(depending on your model)

If available, connect to Add-in video (DVI or

VGA), otherwise connect to Integrated

video (VGA).

Connect the speakers

(optional)

USB-powered speakers, see USB

steps. All other speakers, see AC

steps.

USB Powered:

1 Plug in the audio to the back of the

computer

2 Connect the USB plug to one

of your computer’s USB ports

Connect the modem

(optional)

Connect the modem cable to the

modem jack ( ) and the

telephone wall jack. You can

connect your telephone to the

Phone jack ( ).

Add-in video

(DVI or VGA)

AC step 1 AC step 2

AC step 3

USB-powered step 1 USB-powered step 2

AC-Powered:

1 Plug in the audio to

the back of the

computer

2 Plug in the round

barrel power

connector to

the back of the right

speaker

3 Plug in the wall

adapter to the power

outlet

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

USB ports

DVD/CD drive

Power button

Empty 5.25-inch drive bay

Diskette drive (optional)

IEEE 1394/FireWire™ports (optional: E6300/E6500;

standard: E6610)

Empty 3.5-inch

drive bay

BACK (may vary with options)

FRONT (may vary with options)

Power connector

Monitor port

(integrated)

USB ports

PS/2Mouse port

Headphone/front

speaker jack

Microphone jack

Case cover thumbscrew

Voltage switch

IEEE 1394/FireWire™

port (optional)

Serial port

PS/2 Keyboard port

Monitor port [add-in]

(optional)

If available, connect

monitor here

Telephone jack

(optional)

Cover release lever

Kensington™ lock slot

Network jack

Parallel port

S-Video jack (optional)

Modem jack (optional)

Audio in/side

speaker jack

Center/subwoofer

jack (optional)

Rear speaker

jack (optional)

S/PDIF jack (optional)

Power connector

Coaxial audio jack

USB ports

PS/2Mouse port

Headphone/front

speaker jack

Microphone jack

Case cover

thumbscrew

Voltage switch

IEEE 1394/

FireWire™ port

Serial port

PS/2 Keyboard port

Monitor port [add-in]

Telephone jack

(optional)

Cover release lever

Kensington™ lock slot

Network jack

Parallel port

Modem jack

(optional)

Audio in/side

speaker jack

Center/subwoofer

jack

Rear speaker

jack

S/PDIF jack

Gateway GT5042j Getting To Know

Gateway GT5042j Getting To Know

Gateway GT5042j Getting To Know

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