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... 4: Upgrading Your Computer 39 Preventing static electricity discharge 40 Opening the case 41 Removing the side panel 41 Removing the front bezel 43 Closing the case 44 Replacing the front bezel 44 Replacing the side panel 44 Adding or replacing memory 45 Replacing the system battery 47 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 48 Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive 50 Adding or replacing the memory card reader 52 Adding or replacing a hard drive 54 Replacing the front fan 56 Replacing the rear fan 58 Replacing the power supply...
... 4: Upgrading Your Computer 39 Preventing static electricity discharge 40 Opening the case 41 Removing the side panel 41 Removing the front bezel 43 Closing the case 44 Replacing the front bezel 44 Replacing the side panel 44 Adding or replacing memory 45 Replacing the system battery 47 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 48 Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive 50 Adding or replacing the memory card reader 52 Adding or replacing a hard drive 54 Replacing the front fan 56 Replacing the rear fan 58 Replacing the power supply...
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...: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media To access the User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
...: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media To access the User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on...
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... your drive, see your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on drive type). Press this button to turn the power on . To identify your online User Guide. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.gateway.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
... your drive, see your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on drive type). Press this button to turn the power on . To identify your online User Guide. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. www.gateway.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
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.... 2 Install the operating system. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If your computer had RAID enabled at the factory, you must enable it . See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. If you are setting up RAID on your computer can access the RAID setup. 33 www.gateway.com Preparing your computer for RAID: 1 Configure the RAID arrays. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change the ATA/IDE Mode to Enhanced. 5 Change the SATA mode to RAID...
.... 2 Install the operating system. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If your computer had RAID enabled at the factory, you must enable it . See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. If you are setting up RAID on your computer can access the RAID setup. 33 www.gateway.com Preparing your computer for RAID: 1 Configure the RAID arrays. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change the ATA/IDE Mode to Enhanced. 5 Change the SATA mode to RAID...
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... used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. www.gateway.com 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of explosion if battery is displayed...
... used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. www.gateway.com 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of explosion if battery is displayed...
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... replacement drive's front cover may vary from your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 8 Push the battery release tab. Adding or replacing an optical disc drive To add or replace an optical disc drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 41. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer. 14 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 15 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings...
... replacement drive's front cover may vary from your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 8 Push the battery release tab. Adding or replacing an optical disc drive To add or replace an optical disc drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 41. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer. 14 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 15 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings...
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... with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You want to know whether you can play recorded programs on other computers • Yes, you can. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots...
... with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You want to know whether you can play recorded programs on other computers • Yes, you can. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots...
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... set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The printer is on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default...
... set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The printer is on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default...
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... recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. If you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive...
... recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. If you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive...
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... optical connection 10 P Pad Lock indicator 22, 23 parallel port 9 password 107 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 port monitor 11 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 107 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 60 printer default 108 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 107 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 61 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard...
... optical connection 10 P Pad Lock indicator 22, 23 parallel port 9 password 107 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 port monitor 11 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 107 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 60 printer default 108 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 107 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 61 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard...
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... drive 91 V video connection 11 voltage switch 9 display 93 DVD drive 91, 93 DVD/CD drive 91, 93 volume adjusting 26 adjusting modem 105 Ethernet network 93 controls 26 faxes 104 muting 26 files 94 troubleshooting 109 general guidelines 90 hard drive 95 W Internet connection keyboard 97 LCD panel 93, 105 memory 101 96, 103 Windows key 22, 23 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 98 memory card reader 101 Windows Product Key Code 3 modem 102 Windows Update 78 monitor 105 mouse 106 network 107 passwords 107 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 93 working safely 14 power...
... drive 91 V video connection 11 voltage switch 9 display 93 DVD drive 91, 93 DVD/CD drive 91, 93 volume adjusting 26 adjusting modem 105 Ethernet network 93 controls 26 faxes 104 muting 26 files 94 troubleshooting 109 general guidelines 90 hard drive 95 W Internet connection keyboard 97 LCD panel 93, 105 memory 101 96, 103 Windows key 22, 23 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 98 memory card reader 101 Windows Product Key Code 3 modem 102 Windows Update 78 monitor 105 mouse 106 network 107 passwords 107 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 93 working safely 14 power...
8512067 - FX510 Setup Poster (for FX510 computers with Windows Vista)
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...(DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Add-in the United States and other countries. Your Gateway computer is packed with options) DVD/CD drive Media card reader (optional) USB port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port (optional) Power connector Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left/right jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video jack (optional) TV tuner...
...(DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Add-in the United States and other countries. Your Gateway computer is packed with options) DVD/CD drive Media card reader (optional) USB port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port (optional) Power connector Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left/right jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video jack (optional) TV tuner...
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...;) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. To identify your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on . Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
...;) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. To identify your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on . Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
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... Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. Lift this lever to 230. Before turning on your computer, make sure that this connector. If the back of the cable into this switch is in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power...
... Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. Lift this lever to 230. Before turning on your computer, make sure that this connector. If the back of the cable into this switch is in ) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power...
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... the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the...
... the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the...
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... reconnect and open the browser. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■...
... reconnect and open the browser. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. You cannot connect to the Internet ■ If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■...
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... network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 76 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works...
... network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 76 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works...
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... one time, you may want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers...
... one time, you may want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers...
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..., then press ENTER. 2 When prompted for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Configuring your router...
..., then press ENTER. 2 When prompted for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. For any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Configuring your router...
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... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port...
... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port...