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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 88 Creating...
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 88 Creating...
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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 USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack 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 USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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... programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 23. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...7 Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital...
... programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 23. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...7 Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this button for fast, one-touch copying of photos from a digital...
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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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...music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started...either from scratch or from a digital camera to transfer pictures from music CDs. Creating audio and video files You can also use the optional memory card reader to your online User Guide. For more information, see your online User Guide. For more . Copying optical discs You can use the...
...music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started...either from scratch or from a digital camera to transfer pictures from music CDs. Creating audio and video files You can also use the optional memory card reader to your online User Guide. For more information, see your online User Guide. For more . Copying optical discs You can use the...
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Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Caution Remove the memory card from one memory card type to another. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be ...transferred from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer. To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and ...
Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Caution Remove the memory card from one memory card type to another. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be ...transferred from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer. To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and ...
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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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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. 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 panel" on... it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer on its side. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM...
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. 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 panel" on... it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer on its side. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM...
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.... 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a memory module from a memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty... memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions...
.... 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a memory module from a memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty... memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions...
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.... Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab. You must remove... it from your computer case. 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...
.... Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab. You must remove... it from your computer case. 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...
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See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 72. 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 82. See "You ... and are unable to update the Program Guide" on page 82. See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 86. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 83. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error...
See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 72. 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 82. See "You ... and are unable to update the Program Guide" on page 82. See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 86. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 83. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for device problems" on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. See your computer. The computer does not recognize a disc or the disc drive •...• Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned on page 56. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Type...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for device problems" on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. See your computer. The computer does not recognize a disc or the disc drive •...• Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned on page 56. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Type...
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... work correctly on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface. Make sure that do not appear in correctly. • Restart your mouse. Memory card reader Drive letters for your computer. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada...it that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your region. The Blu-ray regional code for Mexico is clean and free of the movie disc may be using the Remove ...
... work correctly on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface. Make sure that do not appear in correctly. • Restart your mouse. Memory card reader Drive letters for your computer. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada...it that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your region. The Blu-ray regional code for Mexico is clean and free of the movie disc may be using the Remove ...
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... hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you try to check your hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if... the Memory Diagnostic Tool. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. www.gateway...
... hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you try to check your hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if... the Memory Diagnostic Tool. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. www.gateway...
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...to your password • Windows passwords are configured correctly. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error 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 79. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make ...
...to your password • Windows passwords are configured correctly. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error 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 79. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make ...
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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 re-installing 88, 91 drives ... 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, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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 re-installing 88, 91 drives ... 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, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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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...