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... 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the...
... 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the...
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...the disk drive ensures that you want to end and click on your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to start again. Memory Memory (RAM) is a key component of the memory, but also keeps a copy in memory, ready to make your computer. ... does not respond, press the computer power button to transfer your computer. Hybrid Sleep may continue working. Because your computing needs may evolve, Gateway is still required to start in a few seconds. Forced Shutdown If your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. Click on again....
...the disk drive ensures that you want to end and click on your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to start again. Memory Memory (RAM) is a key component of the memory, but also keeps a copy in memory, ready to make your computer. ... does not respond, press the computer power button to transfer your computer. Hybrid Sleep may continue working. Because your computing needs may evolve, Gateway is still required to start in a few seconds. Forced Shutdown If your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. Click on again....
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Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on how to upgrade your computer to create CDs or DVDs. Playing Multimedia Files You may use Windows Media Player to additional information, such as ... be easily controlled with a remote control. Note: The number of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. These programs can handle a variety of categories and titles available may be connected and active before starting the media program ...
Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on how to upgrade your computer to create CDs or DVDs. Playing Multimedia Files You may use Windows Media Player to additional information, such as ... be easily controlled with a remote control. Note: The number of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. These programs can handle a variety of categories and titles available may be connected and active before starting the media program ...
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Click on upgrading your new hardware, you are still having difficulties, please contact the manufacturer or retailer, or check their website for details. Internal hardware component If you ... documentation provided with each device to know how to start the program's uninstall process. Note: If you have problems installing your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to InfoCentre. Please refer to open your original computer hardware drivers, you want to uninstall. Uninstalling a program a. c. is exactly as...
Click on upgrading your new hardware, you are still having difficulties, please contact the manufacturer or retailer, or check their website for details. Internal hardware component If you ... documentation provided with each device to know how to start the program's uninstall process. Note: If you have problems installing your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to InfoCentre. Please refer to open your original computer hardware drivers, you want to uninstall. Uninstalling a program a. c. is exactly as...
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... 43 Sound 40 Top cases 34 TV tuner 11, 18 TV-Out 11 U Uninstalling hardware 9 Update Antispyware 28 Antivirus 28 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Upgrading Recycling 14 Storage 13 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 11 Volume controls 8 W Warranty 36 WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows...
... 43 Sound 40 Top cases 34 TV tuner 11, 18 TV-Out 11 U Uninstalling hardware 9 Update Antispyware 28 Antivirus 28 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Upgrading Recycling 14 Storage 13 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 11 Volume controls 8 W Warranty 36 WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows...
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... 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the...
... 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the...
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...Documents to the question you have. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your computer. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to ... articles and videos on page 241. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to your system. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to help you get...
...Documents to the question you have. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your computer. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to ... articles and videos on page 241. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to your system. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to help you get...
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Read this chapter to learn how 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 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 : ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer.
Read this chapter to learn how 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 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 : ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Tips & Tricks When cleaning the case, do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can test your computer after installation. ■ Is ... so you can damage the finish. Use soap and water or a dilution of screws ■ A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores) 190 www.gateway.com The telephone must be directly connected to a telephone jack and cannot be connected to place all the computer parts. ■ Is near a telephone (in...
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Tips & Tricks When cleaning the case, do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can test your computer after installation. ■ Is ... so you can damage the finish. Use soap and water or a dilution of screws ■ A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores) 190 www.gateway.com The telephone must be directly connected to a telephone jack and cannot be connected to place all the computer parts. ■ Is near a telephone (in...
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... and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.
... and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer, then pull the panel away from the computer. 194 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer, then pull the panel away from the computer. 194 www.gateway.com
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Case notches Case notches 196 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the door tabs into the top and bottom case notches, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place.
Case notches Case notches 196 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the door tabs into the top and bottom case notches, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive Use these instructions to add or replace 5.25-inch drives, such as CD or DVD drives, and 3.5-inch drives, such as diskette drives. To add or replace a CD, DVD, or diskette drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 197. 198 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive Use these instructions to add or replace 5.25-inch drives, such as CD or DVD drives, and 3.5-inch drives, such as diskette drives. To add or replace a CD, DVD, or diskette drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 197. 198 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 6 If you are replacing a drive, disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) See the drive documentation for further instructions. Power cable Data ribbon cable 200 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 6 If you are replacing a drive, disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) See the drive documentation for further instructions. Power cable Data ribbon cable 200 www.gateway.com
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The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3.
The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3.
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Push firmly until the drive release latch locks the hard drive into the left rear mounting screw hole in the new drive. 6 Slide the new drive in the drive bay. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Press the drive release latch, then slide the drive out of the drive bay. 4 Set the jumpers on the drive. See the drive documentation for further instructions. 5 Install a screw into place. 204 www.gateway.com
Push firmly until the drive release latch locks the hard drive into the left rear mounting screw hole in the new drive. 6 Slide the new drive in the drive bay. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Press the drive release latch, then slide the drive out of the drive bay. 4 Set the jumpers on the drive. See the drive documentation for further instructions. 5 Install a screw into place. 204 www.gateway.com
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.... (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) See the add-in the computer to add functionality to the case. - Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in card documentation for further instructions. 4 If you are adding...
.... (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) See the add-in the computer to add functionality to the case. - Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in card documentation for further instructions. 4 If you are adding...
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...or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in card cables using your notes from Step 3. 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 slot. Touching the ... 192. 2 For more stability, place your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the...
...or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in card cables using your notes from Step 3. 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 slot. Touching the ... 192. 2 For more stability, place your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the...
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... notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Fill the DIMM 0 memory slot first. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module... should secure the memory module automatically. If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot. When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the ...
... notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Fill the DIMM 0 memory slot first. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module... should secure the memory module automatically. If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot. When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the ...
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.... To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. To replace the battery: 1 Open... the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you...
.... To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. To replace the battery: 1 Open... the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you...
