Gateway 6400 User Manual
10
System Setup
Starting your system
Before you start your system for the first time:
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Make sure that the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer
is set to the correct voltage for your area. This switch is set at the factory
to the correct voltage (see “Rear panel” on page 4 for the voltage selector
switch location).
is set to the correct voltage for your area. This switch is set at the factory
to the correct voltage (see “Rear panel” on page 4 for the voltage selector
switch location).
■
Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper ports on the rear
panel of the computer.
panel of the computer.
■
Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet or
power strip and that the power strip is turned on.
power strip and that the power strip is turned on.
To start the system:
1
If you have connected the system components to a power strip, make
sure all the system components are turned off, then turn on the power
strip.
sure all the system components are turned off, then turn on the power
strip.
2
Turn on the monitor.
Caution
Make sure your computer and peripherals are turned off
and unplugged from the power outlet when you connect
peripherals to the computer, or you might damage the
computer or the peripherals.
and unplugged from the power outlet when you connect
peripherals to the computer, or you might damage the
computer or the peripherals.
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