SETUPGUIDE
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SEE YOUR DOCUMENTATION.For detailed 
information about using your Gateway computer, see 
the User Guide or Reference Guide provided. To access 
the online guides, click (Start), All Programs, 
then click Gateway Documentation.
CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT.For help and 
information about common issues, or for additional help 
setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web 
site at support.gateway.com.
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT. To speak with a 
technical support representative, call toll-free 
866-539-3901 (U.S.) or 800-297-5980 (Canada).
Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.
Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.
Optical disk drive
Media navigation 
interface
Removable hard 
drive carriers
Multimedia panel
Power button
Eject buttons
Backup button
Digital media manager
Optical disk drive 
(optional)
MAN JOPLIN FX POSTER R0 8/08
SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT 
INFORMATION LABEL 
Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country 
or region.
Actual product may vary from image shown. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary with options)
Integrated video
(VGA)
1
Connect the mouse 
and keyboard
 If you have a wireless mouse or 
keyboard, follow the instructions 
that came with the mouse and 
keyboard. If you have a USB 
mouse or keyboard, connect it to 
one of the USB ports.
5
Connect the 
network
 (optional)
 Connect the network (RJ45) 
cable to the Ethernet jack 
and a cable modem, DSL 
modem, or network jack.
 NOTE: For detailed network
 and Internet setup instructions,
 see your online User Guide.
7
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.
2
Connect the monitor 
 (depending on your model)
 If available, connect to add-in 
video (DVI or VGA). Otherwise, 
connect to integrated video (VGA).
4
Connect the 
modem
 (optional) 
 Connect the modem cable to 
the modem jack and the 
telephone wall jack. You can 
connect your telephone to 
the telephone jack.
Voltage switch
Headphone jack 
ESATA port
Microphone jack
USB ports
PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port
Power connector
Side panel Phillips screw
Side panel Phillips screw
Ethernet (network) jack
Modem jack (optional)
Integrated monitor 
(VGA) port
Center/subwoofer jack
S/PDIF jack (optional) Surround left/right jack
IEEE 1394 FireWire™ port
3
Connect the speakers 
(optional)
 Follow the instructions that came 
with your speakers.
 Note: If you ordered an audio card 
with your computer, connect your 
speakers to the card’s jacks. Integrated 
audio jacks are disabled when an audio 
card is installed.
Audio in/side speaker jack
otherwise
otherwise
Add-in video
(DVI or VGA)
6
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.
Telephone jack (optional)
USB ports
Add-in video card 
(optional)
Gateway help 
resources and 
Customer Care 
information
Model and 
serial number
SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your 
computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your 
computer.