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... mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with the device. Follow the instructions that came with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. After setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the modem jack...or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to the computer, then plug it . CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports...
... mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with the device. Follow the instructions that came with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. After setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the modem jack...or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to the computer, then plug it . CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard 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) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard 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) 6
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..., an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive....as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install...
..., an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive....as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs...
Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs...
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... the reader before you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. To remove a memory card: • Wait for storing files or transferring files to remove the... a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. 2 To access a file on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks).
... the reader before you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. To remove a memory card: • Wait for storing files or transferring files to remove the... a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. 2 To access a file on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks).
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • 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 battery • Replacing the system board 33
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • 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 battery • Replacing the system board 33
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...plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a ...DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
...plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a ...DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
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The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the ... starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel... Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the ... starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel... Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
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www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the front 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. Screws 45
www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the front 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. Screws 45
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... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14...
... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14...
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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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...music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc.... To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order.
...music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc.... To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order.
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... patch Q810243 Update. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be...
... patch Q810243 Update. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be...
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... before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional... memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. ...
... before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional... memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. ...
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...