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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 31 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 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 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 31 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 ... Modem (cable or DSL 77 Modem (dial-up 78 Networking 80 Power 81 Display 81 Printing 82 Optical discs 83 Memory card reader 84 Mouse 84 Keyboard 85 Files 85 Memory 87 Audio 88 Passwords 88 Expansion cards 89 Media Center 89 Checking for device problems 91 Recovering your system 92 Creating...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 ... Modem (cable or DSL 77 Modem (dial-up 78 Networking 80 Power 81 Display 81 Printing 82 Optical discs 83 Memory card reader 84 Mouse 84 Keyboard 85 Files 85 Memory 87 Audio 88 Passwords 88 Expansion cards 89 Media Center 89 Checking for device problems 91 Recovering your system 92 Creating...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port 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 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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...1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack ...off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug...
...1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack ...off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. 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 • 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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... reader to transfer data between your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer. To determine which types are supported by your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a ... the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 28 Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader...
... reader to transfer data between your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer. To determine which types are supported by your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a ... the drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 28 Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader...
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... from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To adjust the volume from the reader before you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. The volume control slider opens. 29 ...volume using external speakers, turn off the computer. You can adjust volume using your computer. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the slot. www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the...
... from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To adjust the volume from the reader before you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. The volume control slider opens. 29 ...volume using external speakers, turn off the computer. You can adjust volume using your computer. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the slot. www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable 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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...the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that 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 Your computer...
...the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that 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 Your computer...
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... the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of memory in your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the...
... the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of memory in your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the...
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... it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
... it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
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... 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 directions in "Installing memory" on page 41. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
... 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 directions in "Installing memory" on page 41. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
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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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...space" error message" on page 85. See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 87. See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 76. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" ..."General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found" "Unable to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Operating system not ...
...space" error message" on page 85. See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 87. See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 76. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" ..."General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found" "Unable to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Operating system not ...
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... scratches. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Optical discs Optical .... • Update the device driver. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 91. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary...
... scratches. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Optical discs Optical .... • Update the device driver. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 91. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary...
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...surfaces. For instructions, see "Checking for your drive's regional code. Make sure that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 91. • Your computer may be using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly....it will recognize the card reader again. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your mouse. Your mouse uses optical sensors that the optical sensor is 4. Use a different mouse pad. 84 The Blu-ray ...
...surfaces. For instructions, see "Checking for your drive's regional code. Make sure that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 91. • Your computer may be using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly....it will recognize the card reader again. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your mouse. Your mouse uses optical sensors that the optical sensor is 4. Use a different mouse pad. 84 The Blu-ray ...
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... next time you restart your computer). If you see a "Memory error" message • Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. The Computer window opens. 2...the data problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for...
... next time you restart your computer). If you see a "Memory error" message • Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. The Computer window opens. 2...the data problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for...
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... message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 83. For more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. See ...
... message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 83. For more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. See ...
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 77 Caps Lock indicator 20, 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 89 troubleshooting expansion 89 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 77 Caps Lock indicator 20, 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 89 troubleshooting expansion 89 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 83 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 83 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3, 100 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 83 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 83 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3, 100 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse...