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...storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For help make setting up your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown.... possible. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. You can connect your computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ ...
...storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For help make setting up your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown.... possible. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. You can connect your computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ ...
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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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...headphones into these ports. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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.... 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). For more information about your video camera to audio...
...headphones into these ports. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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.... 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). For more information about your video camera to audio...
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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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...type of card, examine the face plate of your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. To determine which types are supported by your card reader ...as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
...type of card, examine the face plate of your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. To determine which types are supported by your card reader ...as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. CHAPTER 3: Setting...
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..., or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. You could lose data. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-...inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to another computer. (Your computer's diskette drive ...
..., or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. You could lose data. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-...inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to another computer. (Your computer's diskette drive ...
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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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www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 41 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 and remove it on...system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "...
www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 41 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 and remove it on...system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "...
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... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. Windows starts and the ... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your...
... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. Windows starts and the ... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your...
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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. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45
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. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45
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... 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 "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
... 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 "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... 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...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... 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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...to play a DVD, make sure that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 78. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. CD or DVD drives The computer does not ... then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally, discs are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by pressing and holding F2 while your computer restarts. Add-in alphabetical...
...to play a DVD, make sure that you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 78. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. CD or DVD drives The computer does not ... then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally, discs are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by pressing and holding F2 while your computer restarts. Add-in alphabetical...
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...Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see your online User Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Make sure that has a ... reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your card reader will be re-installed. 85 www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-...
...Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see your online User Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Make sure that has a ... reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your card reader will be re-installed. 85 www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-...
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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the... Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions...
CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the guide that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the... Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions...
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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...