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... USB cable into a power supply. To Model and serial number Gateway help resources and protect your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone...side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer as easy as a printer or ...
... USB cable into a power supply. To Model and serial number Gateway help resources and protect your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone...side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Modem jack (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer as easy as a printer or ...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista)
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows ... faxes 23 Using Windows Fax and Scan 23 Sending a Fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax 27 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Media Files 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Memory card types 30 i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows ... faxes 23 Using Windows Fax and Scan 23 Sending a Fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax 27 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Media Files 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Memory card types 30 i
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Contents Using a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a ...
Contents Using a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a ...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29
CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29
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... your card reader, and what types the slots should be transferred from the reader before you turn off the computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is blinking. Caution Do not remove the...
... your card reader, and what types the slots should be transferred from the reader before you turn off the computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is blinking. Caution Do not remove the...
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...43 editing track information 39 inserting 32 playing audio 33 playing music 35 recording 33 CD drive identifying 31 CDs copying 33 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 73 CompactFlash 30... using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers ...
...43 editing track information 39 inserting 32 playing audio 33 playing music 35 recording 33 CD drive identifying 31 CDs copying 33 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 73 CompactFlash 30... using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers ...
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... finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 57 un-sharing 58 viewing list 9 86 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 48 H HD-DVD playing 33 recording 33 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3...63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 Memory Stick 30 menu bar 9 messages checking e-mail 22 sending e-mail 22 Microsoft Internet Explorer 18 Outlook 18 Outlook...
... finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 57 un-sharing 58 viewing list 9 86 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 48 H HD-DVD playing 33 recording 33 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3...63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 Memory Stick 30 menu bar 9 messages checking e-mail 22 sending e-mail 22 Microsoft Internet Explorer 18 Outlook 18 Outlook...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... using 58 O online help 3, 4 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 59 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 PDA memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33, 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34...
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... using 58 O online help 3, 4 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 59 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 PDA memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33, 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case)
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... Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing...
... Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 34 Replacing the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 ... 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power ... system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 iii
www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 ... 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power ... system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 iii
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...games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports... DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Component Icon Memory card reader DVD/CD drive Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the...
...games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports... DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) Component Icon Memory card reader DVD/CD drive Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
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... place it . - Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 37 www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM... from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ...
... place it . - Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 37 www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM... from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ...
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... appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 38 The tabs on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 34. 7 Return your computer to its upright position.... 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and ...
... appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 38 The tabs on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 34. 7 Return your computer to its upright position.... 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and ...
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Screws 41 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary from ... of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Remove the front bezel...
Screws 41 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary from ... of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Remove the front bezel...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 47. 3 Remove all memory modules by ...board up and out of your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in "Installing memory" on page 37. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables...
www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 47. 3 Remove all memory modules by ...board up and out of your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in "Installing memory" on page 37. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables...
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... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
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...computer. • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start... then press ENTER. Audio See "Sound" on your add-in a program, see the documentation that came with your computer. 71 www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have installed the ...
...computer. • Make sure that you have a DVD drive. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start... then press ENTER. Audio See "Sound" on your add-in a program, see the documentation that came with your computer. 71 www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have installed the ...
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... to update the Program Guide: • You must also have at lease Windows XP with the Media Center can . You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. 82 Make sure that your home DVD player • Yes, you can be ...Computer window • Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box,...
... to update the Program Guide: • You must also have at lease Windows XP with the Media Center can . You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. 82 Make sure that your home DVD player • Yes, you can be ...Computer window • Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box,...
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... not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 25. • If you want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more ... speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline....
... not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 25. • If you want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more ... speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline....