www.gateway.com17Checking the voltage selectionThe power supply, a component built into your computer,provides power to the system board, add-in cards, andperipheral devices. The power supply’s voltage selection foryour location is typically set at the factory, but you can changeit to match the electrical service available in your usage area(such as while in another country). Use the power selectionswitch on the back of your computer to set the voltage to115V or 230V.To set the voltage selection switch:1 Disconnect your computer’s power cable.2 Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide thevoltage selection switch to the correct voltage position.The switch is located on the back of your computer,near the power cable connector.Connecting to a broadbandmodem or networkYou can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem orto a wired Ethernet network.To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernetnetwork:1 Insert one end of the network cable into the networkjack on the back of your computer.2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cablemodem, DSL modem, or network jack.CautionIf you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will bedamaged. Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turningon your computer. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when yourcomputer is operating in the United States. In other areas of the world, suchas Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computeris operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be movedto 230.ImportantYour computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack.For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see youronline User Guide.
