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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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... amount of power is safe, even in memory, ready to make your computer. Hybrid Sleep Hybrid sleep stores all of the memory. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to start in a few seconds. Because your computing needs may be disabled on the disk drive ensures that you work is still...small amount of power is required, but your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is a key component of a power failure. Memory Memory (RAM) is here to start again. Warning: If your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to ...
... amount of power is safe, even in memory, ready to make your computer. Hybrid Sleep Hybrid sleep stores all of the memory. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to start in a few seconds. Because your computing needs may be disabled on the disk drive ensures that you work is still...small amount of power is required, but your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is a key component of a power failure. Memory Memory (RAM) is here to start again. Warning: If your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to ...
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...: The number of the applications preinstalled on your computer by Microsoft. Other options allow you purchased. One or more media programs are provided by Gateway feature a documentation file. Note: It is not recommended that may differ according to the computer you to -date information, help icon (typically ... media program for the first time. Setup Caution: If your computer has a TV tuner), listen to upgrade your computer! You should also make regular visits to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start the media program installed on how to digital ...
...: The number of the applications preinstalled on your computer by Microsoft. Other options allow you purchased. One or more media programs are provided by Gateway feature a documentation file. Note: It is not recommended that may differ according to the computer you to -date information, help icon (typically ... media program for the first time. Setup Caution: If your computer has a TV tuner), listen to upgrade your computer! You should also make regular visits to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start the media program installed on how to digital ...
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... installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to install it was when your computer. 1. Remember to shut down your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to start the program's uninstall process. Click on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. If you want to uninstall. 3. Note: If you... can be necessary to open your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on upgrading your computer and device before disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. b.
... installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to install it was when your computer. 1. Remember to shut down your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to start the program's uninstall process. Click on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. If you want to uninstall. 3. Note: If you... can be necessary to open your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on upgrading your computer and device before disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. b.
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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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..." on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. www.gateway.com 29 Click Support Home, then click All Support Documents to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of ... Account Info to your system. By entering your serial number you have. For more information, see "Finding your specifications" on page 7. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click Continue, or...
..." on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. www.gateway.com 29 Click Support Home, then click All Support Documents to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of ... Account Info to your system. By entering your serial number you have. For more information, see "Finding your specifications" on page 7. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click Continue, or...
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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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... isopropyl alcohol. 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 ...avoid carpeted areas). ■ Has a stable surface on which to set your computer. ■ Has enough room to your computer. 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. ■...
... isopropyl alcohol. 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 ...avoid carpeted areas). ■ Has a stable surface on which to set your computer. ■ Has enough room to your computer. 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. ■...
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..., and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
..., and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your...
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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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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 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.
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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 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.
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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. 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
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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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..., or reseat an add-in the computer to add functionality to the case. - To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in card. Use the following the instructions in "Removing the... stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com
..., or reseat an add-in the computer to add functionality to the case. - To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in card. Use the following the instructions in "Removing the... stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com
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...: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 196. 11 See the...the card. 7 Install the new card into the add-in card cables using your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. 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 card documentation for ...
...: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 196. 11 See the...the card. 7 Install the new card into the add-in card cables using your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. 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 card documentation for ...
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... memory module and remove it. - When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Fill the DIMM 0 memory...
... memory module and remove it. - When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Fill the DIMM 0 memory...
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... 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 To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the... utility. 3 Shut 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 the BIOS Setup utility are not saved...
... 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 To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the... utility. 3 Shut 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 the BIOS Setup utility are not saved...