Gateway SX2801 Support Question
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Question posted by bmyers613 on July 10th, 2014
How To Open To Replace Power Button On Thre Hard Drive
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Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 13
... ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. www.gateway.com
Front
Component
Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive
Multimedia panel (optional)
Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional)
USB ports
Optical drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator
Description
Press these carriers, then back up...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 17
www.gateway.com
Component
Telephone jack (optional)
eSATA jack (optional)
Icon
eSATA
Description
Plug the cord from your telephone into this jack.eSATAportConnects to this optional jack. (only for certain models).
Connect an external SATA hard drive to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models).
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Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 36
Maintenance task
Weekly Monthly When needed
Check for viruses
X
X
X
Run Windows Update X
X
Manage hard drive
X
space
Clean up hard drives
X
X
Scan hard drive for your computer
To extend the life of your computer:
26 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Computer
Setting up a maintenance schedule
Use the following table to set ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 37
The case can erase data on top of time, unplug AC power.
27 If these
slots are blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in unexpected ...in the original packaging materials.
• Keep your computer away from your computer is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted.
• Avoid subjecting your warranty. Dust
and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 41
"General failure reading drive C"
See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you followed each instruction.
• If an error occurs in ... message and are unable to
browse the Internet" on page 33. www.gateway.com
• Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 44. Error messages
Error message
Action
"Insufficient disk See "You get a...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 54
..., then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be accessed, or you see "Opening the case" on it finds.
44 For instructions on opening your computer's USB ports. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program.
Check cable connections. Unplug the USB device, then restart your computer...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 55
www.gateway.com
To check the hard drive for errors. Your drive is being used. The
Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. Important
Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is
checked for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 61
... recover your computer experiences problems that you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible.
51
Gateway Recovery Management opens.
2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system).
Gateway provides everything...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 62
... can watch its progress on page 50.
52 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Continue recording discs until the process is complete.
Make sure that did not come pre-installed on... drivers in the Burn to recover
device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup discs you have created.
• New software-If you need to recover...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 64
... discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista
To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you want, click Next, then click Finish. Caution
This complete recovery deletes everything on page 56.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens.
54 A confirmation message...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 65
... Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to restart your hard drive. This process...reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive.
3 Click Next to .
Caution
Continuing the process will erase all files on...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide - Page 66
... a Labelflash disc. Labelflash™ is Labelflash? CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
Recovering from your recovery discs
To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive.
2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to open the boot menu. Caution
Continuing the process will never peel off. You can select which device to start from, such as print...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 13
... before you work is here to save energy.
Storage (e.g.
Warning: If your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to transfer your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate;
A small amount of power is required, but the copy on End Task. Because your computing needs may be a convenient solution to make your computer...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 16
...term reliability, the effort is worth it. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click...Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway
Recovery Management opens.
2. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Make sure that you may need to complete the recovery discs. ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 25
... a later date. Disk Cleanup The Disk Cleanup Wizard helps free up space on the Disk Cleanup button (next to proceed. Select the General tab and click on your hard drive and thus decrease the chance of the disk drive. 3.
Running the Disk Defragmenter once a month (depending on computer usage) will carry out the physical...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 34
...' described below may be used to time... Your computer is in Sleep mode, press the power button. If the computer is not stable (page 37)
The screen displays applications, but they match...36)
The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36)
The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press a
key on the keyboard to use ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 35
... socket and keep the power button pressed for at least ten seconds. 2. Close all your wall socket is lit. Select Personalize from starting in some situations.
Disconnect all external devices from your computer and the power outlets. 2. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be active. 1. d. Click on the Windows desktop. Always connect your...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 44
... DVD. The printer has generated an error message
The printer is not connected properly
No power is supplied to the printer
The printer cable is damaged Your printer is faulty. If... . Plug the printer into a different wall socket. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to product. Software
Before purchasing new programs, check that the cables are closed. Check that...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 46
...problem and you need to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your hard drive or the backup discs you an option to recover software that did not ...48. To recover your system
1. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. You can . Gateway
Recovery Management opens. - To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers -...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide - Page 48
... on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. You can select which device to open the boot menu.
Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on Restore system from the recovery disc you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup.
Click on OK. Click...
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