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...the DVD-RW drive 30 Loading a disc 30 Ejecting an optical disc 31 Playing discs 31 Creating discs 32 Using the memory card reader 32 Memory card types 33 Using a memory card 33 Connecting peripheral devices 34 Connecting the TV tuner 34 Connecting the Web cam 39 Installing a printer, scanner, ...device 41 Connecting the dial-up modem 41 Adjusting the volume 42 Chapter 3: Upgrading Your Computer 45 Opening and closing the case 46 Installing memory 48 Adding or replacing a hard drive 50 Adding or replacing Mini PCI cards 51 Replacing the DVD-RW drive 52 Installing or replacing ...
...the DVD-RW drive 30 Loading a disc 30 Ejecting an optical disc 31 Playing discs 31 Creating discs 32 Using the memory card reader 32 Memory card types 33 Using a memory card 33 Connecting peripheral devices 34 Connecting the TV tuner 34 Connecting the Web cam 39 Installing a printer, scanner, ...device 41 Connecting the dial-up modem 41 Adjusting the volume 42 Chapter 3: Upgrading Your Computer 45 Opening and closing the case 46 Installing memory 48 Adding or replacing a hard drive 50 Adding or replacing Mini PCI cards 51 Replacing the DVD-RW drive 52 Installing or replacing ...
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www.gateway.com Checking hard drive space 65 Deleting unnecessary files 66 Checking the hard drive for errors 67 Defragmenting the hard drive 68 Backing up files ... 77 CD drive 77 Display 77 DVD-RW drive 78 Ethernet 79 File management 80 Hard drive 81 Internet 82 Keyboard 83 Media Center 83 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Mouse 89 Networks 89 Passwords 89 Power 90 Printer 90 Remote control...
www.gateway.com Checking hard drive space 65 Deleting unnecessary files 66 Checking the hard drive for errors 67 Defragmenting the hard drive 68 Backing up files ... 77 CD drive 77 Display 77 DVD-RW drive 78 Ethernet 79 File management 80 Hard drive 81 Internet 82 Keyboard 83 Media Center 83 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Mouse 89 Networks 89 Passwords 89 Power 90 Printer 90 Remote control...
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CHAPTER2 Setting Up and Getting Started • Checking out your computer • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Setting up the keyboard and mouse • Starting your computer • Turning off and restarting your computer • Using the keyboard and mouse • Using the remote control • Using the DVD-RW drive • Using the memory card reader • Connecting peripheral devices • Adjusting the volume 5
CHAPTER2 Setting Up and Getting Started • Checking out your computer • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Setting up the keyboard and mouse • Starting your computer • Turning off and restarting your computer • Using the keyboard and mouse • Using the remote control • Using the DVD-RW drive • Using the memory card reader • Connecting peripheral devices • Adjusting the volume 5
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Sides CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Power/data cable Slide-out support stand Memory card reader IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Slot-load DVD-RW drive Power button Power/data cable Slide-out support stand 8
Sides CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Power/data cable Slide-out support stand Memory card reader IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Slot-load DVD-RW drive Power button Power/data cable Slide-out support stand 8
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...this jack. For more information on adjusting the viewing angle, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Description Power/data cable Connects your computer in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 9 As you connect the module to operate in...this support stand automatically adjusts to turn the power on page 12. This cable must be connected before you push the top of supported memory cards, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 41. Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an ...
...this jack. For more information on adjusting the viewing angle, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Description Power/data cable Connects your computer in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 9 As you connect the module to operate in...this support stand automatically adjusts to turn the power on page 12. This cable must be connected before you push the top of supported memory cards, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 41. Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an ...
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...video files You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from a digital camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. For more...to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. 32 For more . Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to make backups of ...
...video files You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from a digital camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. For more...to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. 32 For more . Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to make backups of ...
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.... Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 3 To remove a memory card, just pull it out of the slot. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types: • xD-Picture Card™ • Secure Digital™ (SD) • MultiMediaCard™ (MMC...
.... Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 3 To remove a memory card, just pull it out of the slot. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types: • xD-Picture Card™ • Secure Digital™ (SD) • MultiMediaCard™ (MMC...
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CHAPTER3 Upgrading Your Computer • Opening and closing the case • Installing memory • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the DVD-RW drive • Installing or replacing the graphics card • Changing the system battery 45
CHAPTER3 Upgrading Your Computer • Opening and closing the case • Installing memory • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the DVD-RW drive • Installing or replacing the graphics card • Changing the system battery 45
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... are ready to use them. If a grounding wrist strap is not available, frequently touch a bare metal object while working. • Remove new components (such as memory modules) from their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it...
... are ready to use them. If a grounding wrist strap is not available, frequently touch a bare metal object while working. • Remove new components (such as memory modules) from their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it...
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To install or replace memory: 1 Open the back panel by following the instructions in "Opening and closing the case" on your computer, or it will not fit into the memory slot. CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 48 Your computer uses notebook (SO-DIMM) memory. The computer should be face-down on a soft, stable, non-marring surface before continuing. 2 Find the memory module banks on page 46.
To install or replace memory: 1 Open the back panel by following the instructions in "Opening and closing the case" on your computer, or it will not fit into the memory slot. CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 48 Your computer uses notebook (SO-DIMM) memory. The computer should be face-down on a soft, stable, non-marring surface before continuing. 2 Find the memory module banks on page 46.
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If you are removing a module from the lower memory slot, you are removing an old module from a memory slot, spread the two metal tabs away from the upper slot. Upper memory slot Lower memory slot 4 Pull the old memory module out of memory now installed in "Opening and closing the case" on page 46. 7 ...Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The module flips up at a 30° angle, then press it down until it clicks into an available memory slot at a 30° angle. The amount of the slot. 5 Slide the new module into place. 6 Close the back panel by following the ...
If you are removing a module from the lower memory slot, you are removing an old module from a memory slot, spread the two metal tabs away from the upper slot. Upper memory slot Lower memory slot 4 Pull the old memory module out of memory now installed in "Opening and closing the case" on page 46. 7 ...Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The module flips up at a 30° angle, then press it down until it clicks into an available memory slot at a 30° angle. The amount of the slot. 5 Slide the new module into place. 6 Close the back panel by following the ...
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... label is facing front (facing you), then try inserting it again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. • Make sure that...
... label is facing front (facing you), then try inserting it again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. • Make sure that...
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...the Internet to update the Program Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your Internet account is set up and connected to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software ...and with your system memory. You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can burn a DVR-MS file to the computer...
...the Internet to update the Program Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your Internet account is set up and connected to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software ...and with your system memory. You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can burn a DVR-MS file to the computer...
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...your modem is plugged into the telephone wall jack. • If you are using the Remove Hardware icon in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the dial-up ) See also "Internet" on the power module. • See the documentation that all messages... are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Memory card reader The drive letters for the memory card slot does not appear in the system tray. The Control Panel window opens. 85
...your modem is plugged into the telephone wall jack. • If you are using the Remove Hardware icon in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the dial-up ) See also "Internet" on the power module. • See the documentation that all messages... are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Memory card reader The drive letters for the memory card slot does not appear in the system tray. The Control Panel window opens. 85
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... If the remote does not work with fresh batteries installed, remove a battery for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for five seconds, then re-insert the battery while making ...being pressed. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Wait until files have been... additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may not work. Help For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on ...
... If the remote does not work with fresh batteries installed, remove a battery for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for five seconds, then re-insert the battery while making ...being pressed. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Wait until files have been... additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may not work. Help For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on ...
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... and buttons C cable power/data 9 cable modem 10, 16 troubleshooting 85 card reader 9, 32 cards inserting memory card 33 installing graphics card 55 installing Mini PCI cards 51 memory card slot 32 supported memory cards 33 troubleshooting memory cards 85 case opening and closing 46 CD cleaning 63 copying 32 ejecting 31 inserting 30...
... and buttons C cable power/data 9 cable modem 10, 16 troubleshooting 85 card reader 9, 32 cards inserting memory card 33 installing graphics card 55 installing Mini PCI cards 51 memory card slot 32 supported memory cards 33 troubleshooting memory cards 85 case opening and closing 46 CD cleaning 63 copying 32 ejecting 31 inserting 30...
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... information 3 Customer Care 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Technical Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center creating recovery discs 93 re-installing software 95 graphics card installing 55 H hard drive adding 50 backing up files 69 checking for errors ... sync 6 TV tuner 34 Web cam 39 inserting discs 30 installing batteries 17, 61 devices 41 digital camera 41 graphics card 55 hard drive 50 memory 48 Mini PCI card 51 peripheral devices 41 printer 41 scanner 41 Web cam 39 Internet troubleshooting 82, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard cleaning 63...
... information 3 Customer Care 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Technical Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center creating recovery discs 93 re-installing software 95 graphics card installing 55 H hard drive adding 50 backing up files 69 checking for errors ... sync 6 TV tuner 34 Web cam 39 inserting discs 30 installing batteries 17, 61 devices 41 digital camera 41 graphics card 55 hard drive 50 memory 48 Mini PCI card 51 peripheral devices 41 printer 41 scanner 41 Web cam 39 Internet troubleshooting 82, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard cleaning 63...
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...life 61 suggested schedule 60 using Task Scheduler 71 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 48 installing 48 troubleshooting 84 memory card reader 9 inserting card 33 locating 8 removing card 33 supported cards 33 using 32 Memory Stick 33 microphone jack 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft ... 22 troubleshooting 89 moving files from old computer 72, 73 pointer 25 screen objects 25 settings from old computer 72 MP3 player memory cards 32 multimedia adjusting volume 42 playing discs 31 using Windows Media Player 31 MultiMediaCard 33 muting sound 42 N network jack 10...
...life 61 suggested schedule 60 using Task Scheduler 71 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 48 installing 48 troubleshooting 84 memory card reader 9 inserting card 33 locating 8 removing card 33 supported cards 33 using 32 Memory Stick 33 microphone jack 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Microsoft ... 22 troubleshooting 89 moving files from old computer 72, 73 pointer 25 screen objects 25 settings from old computer 72 MP3 player memory cards 32 multimedia adjusting volume 42 playing discs 31 using Windows Media Player 31 MultiMediaCard 33 muting sound 42 N network jack 10...
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... installing 41 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 9 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92, 93 R RAM See memory rebooting 21 recording audio files 32 discs 32 recovering defaults 101 files from Recycle Bin 80 programs 92 software 92, 93 system 92 with... Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 102 with Windows System Restore 98 recovery discs 93 creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97...
... installing 41 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 9 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92, 93 R RAM See memory rebooting 21 recording audio files 32 discs 32 recovering defaults 101 files from Recycle Bin 80 programs 92 software 92, 93 system 92 with... Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 102 with Windows System Restore 98 recovery discs 93 creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97...
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... replacing 56 system identification label 3 T Task Scheduler 71 technical support 2, 103 tips before contacting 103 training CD 105 classroom 105 Gateway Learning Libraries 105 Learn with Gateway 105 transferring files from old computer 73 122 from old computer 72 troubleshooting audio 91 cable modem 85 CD drive 78 dial-up...85 DVD drive 78 Ethernet network 79 files 80 general guidelines 76 hard drive 81 Internet connection 82, 87 keyboard 83 LCD panel 77 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 77 mouse 89 network 79, 89 passwords 89 power 90 printer 90 safety guidelines 76 screen 77 sound 91 ...
... replacing 56 system identification label 3 T Task Scheduler 71 technical support 2, 103 tips before contacting 103 training CD 105 classroom 105 Gateway Learning Libraries 105 Learn with Gateway 105 transferring files from old computer 73 122 from old computer 72 troubleshooting audio 91 cable modem 85 CD drive 78 dial-up...85 DVD drive 78 Ethernet network 79 files 80 general guidelines 76 hard drive 81 Internet connection 82, 87 keyboard 83 LCD panel 77 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 77 mouse 89 network 79, 89 passwords 89 power 90 printer 90 safety guidelines 76 screen 77 sound 91 ...