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...monitor and computer. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator ...or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your computer. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. For...
...monitor and computer. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator ...or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your computer. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. For...
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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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... and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. This drive may...or HD DVD drive. This jack is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. 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. Plug...
... and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. This drive may...or HD DVD drive. This jack is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. 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. Plug...
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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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...a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of your data. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. You can also use for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred ...from a digital camera to your card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to...
...a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of your data. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. You can also use for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred ...from a digital camera to your card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to...
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... that the drive activity light is blinking. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data. ...indicator is off, then press the eject button. 29 Double-click the diskette drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the...
... that the drive activity light is blinking. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data. ...indicator is off, then press the eject button. 29 Double-click the diskette drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull 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 • 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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...place your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR 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. 41 www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct ...type of memory module for your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it ...
...place your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR 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. 41 www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct ...type of memory module for your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it ...
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...the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. 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 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 ...
...the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. 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 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 ...
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... 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 35. 2 Remove the ...front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need ...
... 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 35. 2 Remove the ...front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need ...
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...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. 54 The main menu of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power...side 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 instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on...
...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. 54 The main menu of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power...side 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 instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on...
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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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... your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your computer restarts. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78. Add-in alphabetical order.
... your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your computer restarts. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78. Add-in alphabetical order.
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... has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 85 Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. 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-...
... has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 85 Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. 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-...
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... about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or ...many files at one time, you need to the printer. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click...
... about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or ...many files at one time, you need to the printer. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click...
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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...