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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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www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to a folder on your computer. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. ...IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Use this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other...
www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from your memory card to a folder on your computer. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. ...IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Use this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other...
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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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... . You can copy optical discs to make backups of your data. You can also create video files from music CDs. Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create... video DVDs, and 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 Started...
... . You can copy optical discs to make backups of your data. You can also create video files from music CDs. Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create... video DVDs, and 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 Started...
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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 (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name...from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 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. Each slot is empty, or you could...
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 (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name...from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 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. Each slot is empty, or you could...
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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 a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer on its side. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your system board. 41 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 by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that...
...on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer on its side. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your system board. 41 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 by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that...
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...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 the instructions... Turn on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory slot. 5 Align the notch on the new module with the notch in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and...
...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 the instructions... Turn on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory slot. 5 Align the notch on the new module with the notch in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and...
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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. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide ... the plastic piece that forms the top of your computer. 45 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...
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. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide ... the plastic piece that forms the top of your computer. 45 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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...to browse the Internet" on page 82. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 72. See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 84. 71 See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or...See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 86. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "...
...to browse the Internet" on page 82. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 72. See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 84. 71 See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or...See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 86. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "...
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www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting,... cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 87. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. See your printer manufacturer's technical support. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray.... • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. See the printer documentation for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure that...
www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting,... cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 87. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. See your printer manufacturer's technical support. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray.... • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. See the printer documentation for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure that...
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... pad or a surface with your mouse. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer, and it that the optical sensor is working to make sure that do not work • Make sure that the ...regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for device problems" on it will recognize the card reader again. Memory card reader Drive letters for your drive's regional code. Restart your computer. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. The mouse works...
... pad or a surface with your mouse. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer, and it that the optical sensor is working to make sure that do not work • Make sure that the ...regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for device problems" on it will recognize the card reader again. Memory card reader Drive letters for your drive's regional code. Restart your computer. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. The mouse works...
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...click Start. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it finds. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important Error checking cannot scan a ...drive while the drive is checked for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 83 Your drive is being used. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you restart your computer). To check the hard drive...
...click Start. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it finds. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important Error checking cannot scan a ...drive while the drive is checked for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 83 Your drive is being used. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you restart your computer). To check the hard drive...
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...ENTER. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's universal audio jacks are trying to your computer. 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... memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 79. Audio You are turned on, and check the speaker connections. See ...
...ENTER. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's universal audio jacks are trying to your computer. 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... memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 79. Audio You are turned on, and check the speaker connections. See ...
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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...