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Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet
network.
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your
computer.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack.
Installing a printer, scanner, or other
peripheral device
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: 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,
“Checking Out Your Gateway Computer” on page 5.
USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will
usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. When you
use a USB device for the first time, your computer will prompt you to install any software
the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any
time.
Important Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network,
see “Networking Your Computer” on page 85.
Tips & Tricks You can use your computer’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking.
Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL
modems, connect to your computer’s Ethernet jack. For more information,
see “Using the Internet” in
Using Your Computer
which has been included
on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then
click Gateway Documentation.
Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see
the device documentation and installation instructions.