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... detailed specifications. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. If your programs are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as...
... detailed specifications. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. If your programs are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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...gateway.com 55 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 and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory.... - OR - Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type...
...gateway.com 55 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 and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory.... - OR - Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type...
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...■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your Control Panel is not set to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and... Faxes icon. If your printer for adding additional memory. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If...
...■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your Control Panel is not set to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and... Faxes icon. If your printer for adding additional memory. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If...
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...47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68 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, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
...47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68 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, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
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...Closing the case 32 Replacing the front bezel 32 Replacing the side panel 33 Installing memory 34 Replacing the system battery 35 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 37 Replacing the memory card reader 39 Adding or replacing a hard drive 40 Replacing the front fan 45 Replacing the rear fan... 46 Replacing the power supply 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 48 Replacing the I/O board 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 ...
...Closing the case 32 Replacing the front bezel 32 Replacing the side panel 33 Installing memory 34 Replacing the system battery 35 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 37 Replacing the memory card reader 39 Adding or replacing a hard drive 40 Replacing the front fan 45 Replacing the rear fan... 46 Replacing the power supply 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 48 Replacing the I/O board 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 ...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
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... non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 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 bank. 34 OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ...tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer on page 31. 2 For more stability, place your computer. ...
... non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 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 bank. 34 OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic ...tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer on page 31. 2 For more stability, place your computer. ...
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You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have a DVD drive. Add-in cards The computer does...
You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have a DVD drive. Add-in cards The computer does...
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... using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 24. • If you want to add additional memory to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the ...to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to check your printer for adding additional memory. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 26. 96 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Make sure ...
... using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 24. • If you want to add additional memory to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the ...to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to check your printer for adding additional memory. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 26. 96 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Make sure ...
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... and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 Caps Lock indicator 20, 21 cards adding expansion 52 replacing expansion 52 troubleshooting add-in card 77 troubleshooting memory card 88 case closing 32 opening 31 CD cleaning 63 troubleshooting 77 CD drive adding 37 locating drive 6 replacing 37 troubleshooting 77 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD...
... and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 Caps Lock indicator 20, 21 cards adding expansion 52 replacing expansion 52 troubleshooting add-in card 77 troubleshooting memory card 88 case closing 32 opening 31 CD cleaning 63 troubleshooting 77 CD drive adding 37 locating drive 6 replacing 37 troubleshooting 77 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD...
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... 68 deleting files and folders 66 digital audio out 10 digital camera locating USB port 6, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 66 Disk Defragmenter 68 diskette troubleshooting 79 diskette drive troubleshooting 79 display troubleshooting 80 documentation Using Your Computer 2 double... 66 checking for free space 65 defragmenting 68 troubleshooting 77, 79, 80, 82 DSL modem 15 connecting 9 DVD cleaning 63 troubleshooting 77, 80 DVD drive adding 37 replacing 37 troubleshooting 77, 80 E editing buttons 19, 21 124
... 68 deleting files and folders 66 digital audio out 10 digital camera locating USB port 6, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 66 Disk Defragmenter 68 diskette troubleshooting 79 diskette drive troubleshooting 79 display troubleshooting 80 documentation Using Your Computer 2 double... 66 checking for free space 65 defragmenting 68 troubleshooting 77, 79, 80, 82 DSL modem 15 connecting 9 DVD cleaning 63 troubleshooting 77, 80 DVD drive adding 37 replacing 37 troubleshooting 77, 80 E editing buttons 19, 21 124
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www.gateway.com electrostatic discharge (ESD) 30 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan replacing 45, 46 faxes troubleshooting 91 files backing up 69 deleting 66 opening 23 searching for...20, 21 numeric keypad 20, 21 Scroll Lock 20, 21 installing battery 35 devices 26 digital camera 26 digital video camera 26 front bezel 32 memory 34 peripheral devices 26 printer 26 scanner 26 side panel 31 system battery 35 Internet buttons 19 troubleshooting 83, 90 J jacks See connections H ...
www.gateway.com electrostatic discharge (ESD) 30 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9, 10 F fan replacing 45, 46 faxes troubleshooting 91 files backing up 69 deleting 66 opening 23 searching for...20, 21 numeric keypad 20, 21 Scroll Lock 20, 21 installing battery 35 devices 26 digital camera 26 digital video camera 26 front bezel 32 memory 34 peripheral devices 26 printer 26 scanner 26 side panel 31 system battery 35 Internet buttons 19 troubleshooting 83, 90 J jacks See connections H ...
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... 63 cleaning computer screen 63 cleaning mouse 63 defragmenting 68 deleting files 66 126 suggested schedule 60 using Scheduled Task Wizard 70 memory adding 34 installing 34 replacing 34 troubleshooting 88 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 39 microphone jack 6, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 modem cable 15 connecting 16 DSL 15 jack 16...
... 63 cleaning computer screen 63 cleaning mouse 63 defragmenting 68 deleting files 66 126 suggested schedule 60 using Scheduled Task Wizard 70 memory adding 34 installing 34 replacing 34 troubleshooting 88 memory card reader locating 6 replacing 39 microphone jack 6, 10 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 modem cable 15 connecting 16 DSL 15 jack 16...
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... 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board...
... 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board...
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...save your work and shut down your computer from data loss during a power failure so you probably need a tape backup (TBU) drive. www.gateway.com 9 A UPS uses a battery to back up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 203. Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive,... MB of data. Writable DVDs can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about installing a larger drive, see "Setting up your entire system, you can add storage devices to increase your internal storage space, try adding more memory. If you need additional storage space or you ...
...save your work and shut down your computer from data loss during a power failure so you probably need a tape backup (TBU) drive. www.gateway.com 9 A UPS uses a battery to back up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 203. Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive,... MB of data. Writable DVDs can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about installing a larger drive, see "Setting up your entire system, you can add storage devices to increase your internal storage space, try adding more memory. If you need additional storage space or you ...
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... away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - OR - When the module is secure, you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com 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. The ...
... away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - OR - When the module is secure, you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com 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. The ...
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... the new system board on page 196. 218 www.gateway.com See the system board documentation for further instructions. 10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 11 Reinstall the add-in cards by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 206...
... the new system board on page 196. 218 www.gateway.com See the system board documentation for further instructions. 10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 11 Reinstall the add-in cards by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 206...
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...following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 224. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS.... You may be able to play these CDs on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 84. ■ Your... computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have installed ...
...following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 224. ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS.... You may be able to play these CDs on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 84. ■ Your... computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have installed ...
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...Right-click the name of paper" error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use ... see a "Printer is out of the printer you are turned up. For more information about adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is online. Sound You... "Adjusting the volume" on page 78. ■ If you want to add additional memory to use. If your speaker connections. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster...
...Right-click the name of paper" error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use ... see a "Printer is out of the printer you are turned up. For more information about adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is online. Sound You... "Adjusting the volume" on page 78. ■ If you want to add additional memory to use. If your speaker connections. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster...