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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 . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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 . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... 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 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... 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 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering...
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Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration.
Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration.
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Press this button to turn the power on your memory card to these ports. Press this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device ... this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...
Press this button to turn the power on your memory card to these ports. Press this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device ... this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...
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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 • 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 • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a digital camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to make backups of your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. For more information, see your online User Guide.... For more information, see your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button You can also create video files...
... burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a digital camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to make backups of your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. For more information, see your online User Guide.... For more information, see your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button You can also create video files...
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...-click the file name. Important Do not use for each type of card, examine the face plate of the slot. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon...
...-click the file name. Important Do not use for each type of card, examine the face plate of the slot. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon...
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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 • Adding or replacing an expansion card 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 • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
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... sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. To avoid scratching the case, ...clicks into position, then firmly press it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer. www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side ...
... sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. To avoid scratching the case, ...clicks into position, then firmly press it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer. www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side ...
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... position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on page 39. 7 Return your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on your computer to an empty... memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 ...
... position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on page 39. 7 Return your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on your computer to an empty... memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 ...
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You must remove it from your computer case. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37.... 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 the top of the computer about 3/4 inch..., then remove it to replace the memory card reader. The release tab is the plastic piece that forms the top of your computer. 45 Tip...
You must remove it from your computer case. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37.... 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 the top of the computer about 3/4 inch..., then remove it to replace the memory card reader. The release tab is the plastic piece that forms the top of your computer. 45 Tip...
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... error" message" on page 82. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 82. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found " error message" on page...
... error" message" on page 82. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 82. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found " error message" on page...
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... Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for device problems" on page 56. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical...the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. The computer does not recognize a disc or the disc drive • Make ...
... Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for device problems" on page 56. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical...the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. The computer does not recognize a disc or the disc drive • Make ...
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...Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is 4. Make sure that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 87. • Your computer may not match your region. The Blu-ray ... your computer. Use a mouse pad or a surface with a non-glossy texture, such as fabric. • The mouse pad may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your mouse. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may have been temporarily uninstalled using the mouse on these...
...Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is 4. Make sure that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 87. • Your computer may not match your region. The Blu-ray ... your computer. Use a mouse pad or a surface with a non-glossy texture, such as fabric. • The mouse pad may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your mouse. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may have been temporarily uninstalled using the mouse on these...
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... box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors...
... box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors...
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..." on page 79. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Windows passwords are configured correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are trying to play an audio disc, see "Adjusting the volume...CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 84 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more memory to your computer. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned up and not ...
..." on page 79. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Windows passwords are configured correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are trying to play an audio disc, see "Adjusting the volume...CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 84 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more memory to your computer. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned up and not ...
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... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
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www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers recovery discs 89, 92 re-... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 99 serial number 2, 99 Support...
www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers recovery discs 89, 92 re-... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 99 serial number 2, 99 Support...
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... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...
... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...