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... computer: • Is used near water. Never spill liquids of objects. • Only use the AC adapter that is required, use only parts certified for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may have an electrical charge. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Cables Make sure that may be installed in a dusty or...
... computer: • Is used near water. Never spill liquids of objects. • Only use the AC adapter that is required, use only parts certified for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may have an electrical charge. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Cables Make sure that may be installed in a dusty or...
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... include an "all-in a wide selection of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. You can be used in -one" memory card reader that you are authorized to Remove Hardware message is not protected by Trademarks and Copyrights, and that allows you have purchased, please ...check Gateway InfoCentre. Click on Gateway computers. Your Computer's Drives The drives described below are commonly used on Eject SD Card (or the name of the device...
... include an "all-in a wide selection of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. You can be used in -one" memory card reader that you are authorized to Remove Hardware message is not protected by Trademarks and Copyrights, and that allows you have purchased, please ...check Gateway InfoCentre. Click on Gateway computers. Your Computer's Drives The drives described below are commonly used on Eject SD Card (or the name of the device...
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...signals from the aerial socket and any built-in microphone. DVI Port - Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as a high-definition television) with a high-speed SATA connection. A lightning ...8482; or i.LINK) allows you must be required to connect to use connector. Line-Out - Other Features Remote Control Receiver - Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - eSATA - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Caution: If you want to an aerial - unplug the modem from the telephone ...
...signals from the aerial socket and any built-in microphone. DVI Port - Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as a high-definition television) with a high-speed SATA connection. A lightning ...8482; or i.LINK) allows you must be required to connect to use connector. Line-Out - Other Features Remote Control Receiver - Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - eSATA - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Caution: If you want to an aerial - unplug the modem from the telephone ...
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.... Note: To learn more about personalising your computer, click on your computer. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to expand your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Rousing your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate; Hibernate Hibernate stores...computers. Hybrid Sleep may be a convenient solution to make the most of your computer, keeping all of a power failure. Memory Memory (RAM) is a lot Computer Basics - 13 External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you best. This utility provides information about programs and...
.... Note: To learn more about personalising your computer, click on your computer. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to expand your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Rousing your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate; Hibernate Hibernate stores...computers. Hybrid Sleep may be a convenient solution to make the most of your computer, keeping all of a power failure. Memory Memory (RAM) is a lot Computer Basics - 13 External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you best. This utility provides information about programs and...
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...? For example, if you can be because you are using a file that was compressed using a codec that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to start PowerDVD by default. For example, when you may start automatically. Other formats may...
...? For example, if you can be because you are using a file that was compressed using a codec that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to start PowerDVD by default. For example, when you may start automatically. Other formats may...
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... Start > Computer. 2. If your hard disk is equipped with a CD or DVD writer) and delete them from your computer while running the Disk Defragmenter as memory cards, do not go to complete. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Archive files on your computer is almost full (less than 100 MB remaining), you decide...
... Start > Computer. 2. If your hard disk is equipped with a CD or DVD writer) and delete them from your computer while running the Disk Defragmenter as memory cards, do not go to complete. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Archive files on your computer is almost full (less than 100 MB remaining), you decide...
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.... If you to refer to them to reactivate the display. 2. Unplug the power cable from your wall socket is may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1.
.... If you to refer to them to reactivate the display. 2. Unplug the power cable from your wall socket is may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1.
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... as installation instructions can run . These requirements can usually be held responsible for the software. 1. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on the website for any damage caused by adding hardware or software. Before installing any cables. ... Software and Hardware In the event you encounter a problem with it to determine if your printer cable is not installed correctly in Windows. b. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on your computer's packaging. 2. Right-click on the + to display more options. Use...
... as installation instructions can run . These requirements can usually be held responsible for the software. 1. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on the website for any damage caused by adding hardware or software. Before installing any cables. ... Software and Hardware In the event you encounter a problem with it to determine if your printer cable is not installed correctly in Windows. b. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on your computer's packaging. 2. Right-click on the + to display more options. Use...
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... your computer left the factory. For further information on Uninstall/Change to restore the hardware configuration so that it was when your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to InfoCentre. 3. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc.
... your computer left the factory. For further information on Uninstall/Change to restore the hardware configuration so that it was when your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to InfoCentre. 3. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc.
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...a full refund. You may not copy the CD and/or DVD disc portion of the GNU General Public License shall always apply. RAM) or installed in the permanent memory (e.g. The Free Software is : 59 Temple Place - The Free Software is distributed in the hope that, but you may transfer ... the Free Software under the terms GNU General Public License (the "GPL"). The provisions of the SOFTWARE or the written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. 3. GATEWAY SOFTWARE LICENSE 1. SOFTWARE LICENSE Note: Most of the software applications are ready to use " on a computer when it is in use, then that...
...a full refund. You may not copy the CD and/or DVD disc portion of the GNU General Public License shall always apply. RAM) or installed in the permanent memory (e.g. The Free Software is : 59 Temple Place - The Free Software is distributed in the hope that, but you may transfer ... the Free Software under the terms GNU General Public License (the "GPL"). The provisions of the SOFTWARE or the written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. 3. GATEWAY SOFTWARE LICENSE 1. SOFTWARE LICENSE Note: Most of the software applications are ready to use " on a computer when it is in use, then that...
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... 41 Cordless devices 6 Cursor 7 D Device Manager 38 Diagnose & Repair 34 Dial-up modem 42 Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Display 40 Download 19 Drives 9 Memory card reader 9 Optical drives 9 DSL 20, 42 DVI port 11 E Electronic Program Guide 19 Email 43 Environment 54 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 25 eSATA 11... (Local Area Network 21 Last Known Good Configuration 28, 37 LCD screen 40 Line-Out 11 M Maintenance HDD management 26 System tools 26 Malware 29 Memory 13 Memory card reader 9, 11 Microphone 11 Modem 20, 42 Index - 56
... 41 Cordless devices 6 Cursor 7 D Device Manager 38 Diagnose & Repair 34 Dial-up modem 42 Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Display 40 Download 19 Drives 9 Memory card reader 9 Optical drives 9 DSL 20, 42 DVI port 11 E Electronic Program Guide 19 Email 43 Environment 54 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 25 eSATA 11... (Local Area Network 21 Last Known Good Configuration 28, 37 LCD screen 40 Line-Out 11 M Maintenance HDD management 26 System tools 26 Malware 29 Memory 13 Memory card reader 9, 11 Microphone 11 Modem 20, 42 Index - 56
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... front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216 v
... front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216 v
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... cards 222 CD, DVD, or recordable drives 222 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 224 Computer 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling...
... cards 222 CD, DVD, or recordable drives 222 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 224 Computer 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling...
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Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 7
Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 7
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... supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer correctly. For more of data. Memory Large programs, such as 4,700 MB of data. Storage Devices If you need to store data.... storage space or you want to back up your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about using recordable drives, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on... printers. Writable CDs can save your work and shut down your computer from power surges. www.gateway.com 9 Laser printers are printing large documents. A UPS uses a battery to keep your computer...
... supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer correctly. For more of data. Memory Large programs, such as 4,700 MB of data. Storage Devices If you need to store data.... storage space or you want to back up your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about using recordable drives, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on... printers. Writable CDs can save your work and shut down your computer from power surges. www.gateway.com 9 Laser printers are printing large documents. A UPS uses a battery to keep your computer...
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...to transfer data between your computer. You can be transferred from a digital camera to another. Memory Stick slot Memory Stick indicator SmartMedia slot SmartMedia indicator CompactFlash/ Microdrive slot CompactFlash/ Microdrive indicator SD/MultimediaCard indicator ... The media card reader supports the following card types. ■ CompactFlash® ■ IBM Microdrive™ ■ Memory Stick® ■ MultiMediaCard™ ■ Secure Digital™ ■ SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) Each slot... as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 117
...to transfer data between your computer. You can be transferred from a digital camera to another. Memory Stick slot Memory Stick indicator SmartMedia slot SmartMedia indicator CompactFlash/ Microdrive slot CompactFlash/ Microdrive indicator SD/MultimediaCard indicator ... The media card reader supports the following card types. ■ CompactFlash® ■ IBM Microdrive™ ■ Memory Stick® ■ MultiMediaCard™ ■ Secure Digital™ ■ SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) Each slot... as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 117
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... is in Standby mode, it switches to shut down your computer completely off computer, then click Standby. www.gateway.com 131 However, the information in the memory is not in the home and office environment. The next time you turn off the power to the hard ... Turn Off Computer. In Hibernate mode Exit Hibernate mode Press the power button. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory. Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. Using power saving modes If your keyboard....
... is in Standby mode, it switches to shut down your computer completely off computer, then click Standby. www.gateway.com 131 However, the information in the memory is not in the home and office environment. The next time you turn off the power to the hard ... Turn Off Computer. In Hibernate mode Exit Hibernate mode Press the power button. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory. Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. Using power saving modes If your keyboard....
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If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer. 13 Upgrading Your Computer This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to upgrade or replace components.
If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer. 13 Upgrading Your Computer This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to upgrade or replace components.
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... the side panel by following the instructions in card. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that came with the retention screw. 9 If you install the correct type of the add-in "Removing the side panel" on its side. ... new card into the add-in card cables using your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on the bottom part of memory module for your computer on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on...
... the side panel by following the instructions in card. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that came with the retention screw. 9 If you install the correct type of the add-in "Removing the side panel" on its side. ... new card into the add-in card cables using your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on the bottom part of memory module for your computer on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on...
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3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. Installing memory DIMM Bank 0 DIMM Bank 1 www.gateway.com 209
3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. Installing memory DIMM Bank 0 DIMM Bank 1 www.gateway.com 209