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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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... to turn the power on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Connect your memory card to a folder on page 23. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto...copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...
... to turn the power on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Connect your memory card to a folder on page 23. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto...copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...
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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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...Copying optical discs You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. For more . Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music .... For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. For more information, see your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
...Copying optical discs You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. For more . Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music .... For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. For more information, see your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting...
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..., or you turn off the computer. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that...
..., or you turn off the computer. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that...
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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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... sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 ...Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, ...
... sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 ...Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, ...
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... 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 your computer is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your... Computer 4 If you are removing a memory module from a memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following...
... 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 your computer is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your... Computer 4 If you are removing a memory module from a memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following...
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... 45 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 on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab. 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...
... 45 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 on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab. 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...
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... 72. See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 81. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 84. 71 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 "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Memory error" message" on page 82. See...
... 72. See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 81. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 84. 71 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 "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Memory error" message" on page 82. See...
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...scratches. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions on page 87. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer... is clean and free from large scratches. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. 79 www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. See your ...
...scratches. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions on page 87. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer... is clean and free from large scratches. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. 79 www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. See your ...
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...only discs with your drive's regional code. Your mouse uses optical sensors that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface. The mouse works erratically ...code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. For instructions, see "Checking for the memory card slots do not work • Make sure that the optical sensor is 4. Memory card reader Drive letters for device problems" on these surfaces. Restart...
...only discs with your drive's regional code. Your mouse uses optical sensors that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface. The mouse works erratically ...code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. For instructions, see "Checking for the memory card slots do not work • Make sure that the optical sensor is 4. Memory card reader Drive letters for device problems" on these surfaces. Restart...
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...for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and...information about checking the hard drive for errors. To check the hard drive for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 83 www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard ...
...for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and...information about checking the hard drive for errors. To check the hard drive for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 83 www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard ...
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... guide for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 84 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more...
... guide for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 84 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more...
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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...