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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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... and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...types" on your video camera to turn the power on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Use this button to these ports.
... and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...types" on your video camera to turn the power on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Use this button to these ports.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your online User Guide. For more information, see your data. CHAPTER 3: Setting ... see your computer. Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from music CDs. Copying optical discs You can also use the memory card reader to make backups of your online User Guide. For more . You can copy optical discs to transfer data between your computer and a...
... SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your online User Guide. For more information, see your data. CHAPTER 3: Setting ... see your computer. Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from music CDs. Copying optical discs You can also use the memory card reader to make backups of your online User Guide. For more . You can copy optical discs to transfer data between your computer and a...
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... is empty, or you will have to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you could damage the card reader. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that the slot is assigned a different drive letter...
... is empty, or you will have to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you could damage the card reader. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that the slot is assigned a different drive letter...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
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... on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into position, then firmly press it against the front... bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer. To install or...
... on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into position, then firmly press it against the front... bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer. To install or...
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...Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of memory in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and the Windows... desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are adding a memory module to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the new module with the notch in your computer. CHAPTER ...
...Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of memory in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and the Windows... desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are adding a memory module to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the new module with the notch in your computer. CHAPTER ...
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.... 45 You must remove it from your computer case. Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove ...it to replace the memory card reader. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance...
.... 45 You must remove it from your computer case. Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove ...it to replace the memory card reader. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance...
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See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 83. See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found " error message" on page 82. See "... message" on page 81. See "You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 84. 71 See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on...
See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 83. See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found " error message" on page 82. See "... message" on page 81. See "You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 84. 71 See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on...
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.... For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 87. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. See your printer's user guide for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to ...printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on ...
.... For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 87. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. See your printer's user guide for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to ...printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on ...
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... Drive letters for the memory card slots do not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the system tray. Use a mouse ...with a regional code for North and South America is working to make sure that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on it will recognize the card reader again. Make sure that interferes with a non-... that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your region.
... Drive letters for the memory card slots do not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the system tray. Use a mouse ...with a regional code for North and South America is working to make sure that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on it will recognize the card reader again. Make sure that interferes with a non-... that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your region.
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... Schedule disc check. Type checking for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to check for disk errors in the Search Help box, then... checked for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for errors...
... Schedule disc check. Type checking for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to check for disk errors in the Search Help box, then... checked for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for errors...
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... on , and check the speaker connections. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's universal audio jacks are configured correctly. For more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 79. Help For more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the ...speakers' user guide for more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are trying to your computer. Audio You are not...
... on , and check the speaker connections. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's universal audio jacks are configured correctly. For more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 79. Help For more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the ...speakers' user guide for more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are trying to your computer. Audio You are not...
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... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
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www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers re-installing 88, 91 drives ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers re-installing 88, 91 drives ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...
... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...