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Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack.... Follow the instructions that has been included on using your hard drive. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. You can connect your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the...If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge...
Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack.... Follow the instructions that has been included on using your hard drive. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. You can connect your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the...If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this drive to listen to these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ... as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink.
www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this drive to listen to these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones ... as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink.
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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 • Using the diskette drive • 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 • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... reader and the slots to use for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. You can be transferred from... a digital camera to your computer. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. Using the memory card reader You can copy optical discs to make sure ...
... reader and the slots to use for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. You can be transferred from... a digital camera to your computer. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. Using the memory card reader You can copy optical discs to make sure ...
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...gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory ...press the eject button. 29 Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to another computer. (Your computer's diskette drive may look different.) Drive activity light Diskette slot...
...gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory ...press the eject button. 29 Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to another computer. (Your computer's diskette drive may look different.) Drive activity light Diskette slot...
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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 • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 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 • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 33
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... side. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
... side. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
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... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on... the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page...
... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on... the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page...
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... the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover... the front of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader.
... the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover... the front of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader.
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... side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The main menu of your computer. 54
... side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The main menu of your computer. 54
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... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
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... protection software. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. Add-in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver....sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in cards See "...
... protection software. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. Add-in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver....sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in cards See "...
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...MS file recorded to DVD can be re-installed. 85 www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your system memory. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and ... the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. The non-Media Center computer must...
...MS file recorded to DVD can be re-installed. 85 www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your system memory. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and ... the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. The non-Media Center computer must...
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... For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you may want to add additional memory to the printer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search... paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory.
... For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you may want to add additional memory to the printer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search... paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory.
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...