Gateway DX4710-05 Support Question
Gateway DX4710-05 Support Question
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Question posted by autdon0407 on July 22nd, 2012
Where Does The Optical Cable Go On A Gateway Dx Series Dx4710-05c
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 3
Contents
Chapter 1: About This Reference 1
About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . .... Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23
Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using ...
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Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance ... these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72
Internet 72 Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio...
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...Power button
Plug a microphone into this jack. For more information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or ... copied. Use this button to turn the power on page 23.
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Component
Icon
Memory card reader
Optical disc drive
Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional)
IEEE...
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...a dial-up modem" on page 30. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone...to this jack. Connect a DVI cable to a DVI-capable display. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack.
Plug a modem cable into this port.
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Component
Icon
HDMI jack
IEEE ...
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...the back of your computer.
2 Insert the other areas of your computer, near the power cable connector. Connecting to a broadband modem or network
Important
Your computer may be moved to 230.... always be damaged.
The power supply, a component built into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
15 www.gateway.com
Checking the voltage selection
Caution
If you can connect your computer,...
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...cable from a Sleep state is the easiest way to power down most system operations to "wake" it .
While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, press a key on your desktop... your computer
Tip
For more information on the power button flashes. www.gateway.com
5 To open your online User Guide. From that menu, you...
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...the eject button to play is ... Press the drive's eject button, then look on the optical disc drive. CD
Installing programs, playing
audio CDs, and accessing data. CD-RW
Installing programs,... audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs.
23
this logo... www.gateway.com
Using optical drives
Features
Your optical drive has the following drive types.
If the disc has two playable sides...
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... computer. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com
Playing discs
Playing a CD
Important
Some music CDs have copy protection software.
A standard compact disc (CD) can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing DVDs, see your...
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Removing the left side panel. www.gateway.com
Opening the case
Your computer case provides easy access to drain any
residual power ...voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then disconnect the power
cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables.
3 Press the power button for ten seconds to internal components. Thumbscrew
Thumbscrew
5 Slide the side panel toward the back ...
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... release tabs on the left side of the
computer, then swing the left side of your computer that has the optical drive faces and the brand logo.
Bezel release tabs
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Removing the front bezel
Tip
The bezel is the front "face" piece of the bezel slightly away from...
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Replacing the side panels
To replace the side panels:
1 Make sure that all internal cables are arranged inside the
computer so they will not be pinched when you close the computer.
2 Slide the side panels toward the... two Phillips screws
you removed previously, then secure the left side panel with the two thumbscrews you removed previously.
4 Reconnect the cables and power cord.
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... If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the
cables from your original drive.
3 If you install the new drive. To add replace an optical drive:
1 Remove the front bezel by following the ...Removing the front bezel" on the new drive to add or replace an optical drive. www.gateway.com
Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to be the same.
43 ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 50
...drive forward and out of the case for the front bezel to be reinstalled.
8 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3,
or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9 Replace the front bezel ... on the drive, then replace the two drive retention screws. Important
Make sure that the optical drive's screw holes are mounted through the wrong holes, the front of the drive will protrude...
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...
3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. To replace the memory card reader:
1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in... of the computer
about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com
Replacing the memory card reader
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page ...
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Adding or replacing a hard drive
To add or replace a hard drive: Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive.
1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions
in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35.
2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their
locations...
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...but do not bend the card sideways.
6 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide.
7 Secure the new expansion card to the case using your notes from Step... the card end-to-end to the card.
5 Install the new card into the expansion slot. www.gateway.com
3 Remove the Phillips screw that secures either the metal
slot cover or the old expansion card.
4...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 60
...cloth. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets.
• Always turn off and unplugged, brush the ...dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of air that has a narrow, straw-like
extension
• Cotton swabs • An optical...
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... undeliverable
• Check the spelling of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that your ISP for technical
support.
73 www.gateway.com
People are sending you e-mails, but you are sending
e-mail to. Modem (cable or DSL)
My computer cannot connect to the Internet.
• Make sure that user.
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 81
...networking" on page 72. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with ...no data, or if you get an error such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Help
For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.gateway...
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extending computer life 53...replacing 45 using 26
microphone jack 7, 9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3
model number 2, 96
modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial-up 16 DSL 15 jack 16
modem jack 9
monitor cleaning 55 troubleshooting ... bezel 37 programs 21 shortcut menu 22
optical connection 9 optical drive
eject button 23 eject hole 23 indicator 23 inserting disc 23 locating drive 7 using...
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