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... connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer... to your network 20 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 21 Using the media card reader 22 Memory card types 22 Using a memory ...
... connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer... to your network 20 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 21 Using the media card reader 22 Memory card types 22 Using a memory ...
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... Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating...
... Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating...
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...can also configure the power button to this jack. ■ V (yellow) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (... media playback. Press these buttons to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into these ports and jacks. (available ports may vary) ...
...can also configure the power button to this jack. ■ V (yellow) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (... media playback. Press these buttons to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into these ports and jacks. (available ports may vary) ...
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..., then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. You can also use for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. Using... the media card reader You can use the media card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 22 Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital...
..., then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. You can also use for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. Using... the media card reader You can use the media card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 22 Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital...
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..., the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 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. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that the card is empty,... out of the slot. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you could damage the card reader. To remove a memory card: • Make sure that the slot is not being read from or written to re-enable the ...
..., the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 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. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that the card is empty,... out of the slot. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you could damage the card reader. To remove a memory card: • Make sure that the slot is not being read from or written to re-enable the ...
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...for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information. See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 46. OR - You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are trying to determine whether the ...Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error message "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 34. • Make sure that your account with your ISP technical support to...
...for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information. See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 46. OR - You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are trying to determine whether the ...Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error message "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 34. • Make sure that your account with your ISP technical support to...
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...Update the device driver. • 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 memory problems. Restart your computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. Type ... turned up (and mute is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure...
...Update the device driver. • 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 memory problems. Restart your computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. Type ... turned up (and mute is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure...
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... the Computer window • The memory card reader may have been temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly. • Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the system tray. Restart your drive's regional code. www.gateway.com • The regional code ...of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. Memory card reader Drive letters for device problems" on page 50. • Your...
... the Computer window • The memory card reader may have been temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly. • Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the system tray. Restart your drive's regional code. www.gateway.com • The regional code ...of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. Memory card reader Drive letters for device problems" on page 50. • Your...
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..." on , and check the speaker connections. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the volume controls are... 40. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts...
..." on , and check the speaker connections. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the volume controls are... 40. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts...
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11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 ... front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216 v
11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 ... front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216 v
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... cards 222 CD, DVD, or recordable drives 222 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 224 Computer 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling...
... cards 222 CD, DVD, or recordable drives 222 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 224 Computer 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling...
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Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. www.gateway.com 7
Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. www.gateway.com 7
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...your computer correctly. Writable DVDs can free up hard drive space by backing up your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more of memory. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from data loss during a power ...failure so you can hold as much faster than you want to back up files, then removing them from power surges. www.gateway...
...your computer correctly. Writable DVDs can free up hard drive space by backing up your files, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more of memory. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from data loss during a power ...failure so you can hold as much faster than you want to back up files, then removing them from power surges. www.gateway...
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...data between your computer. www.gateway.com 117 Using the optional media card reader Using the optional media card reader You can also use media cards to transfer pictures from one card type to another. Memory Stick slot Memory Stick indicator SmartMedia slot SmartMedia ...MultimediaCard slot Media card types The media card reader supports the following card types. ■ CompactFlash® ■ IBM Microdrive™ ■ Memory Stick® ■ MultiMediaCard™ ■ Secure Digital™ ■ SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) Each slot is assigned a different ...
...data between your computer. www.gateway.com 117 Using the optional media card reader Using the optional media card reader You can also use media cards to transfer pictures from one card type to another. Memory Stick slot Memory Stick indicator SmartMedia slot SmartMedia ...MultimediaCard slot Media card types The media card reader supports the following card types. ■ CompactFlash® ■ IBM Microdrive™ ■ Memory Stick® ■ MultiMediaCard™ ■ Secure Digital™ ■ SmartMedia™ (3.3V only) Each slot is assigned a different ...
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... then click Hibernate. Windows lets you activated Hibernate mode. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to conserve energy when the system is not in the memory is in the home and office environment. However, the information in use in Standby mode, it reads...keyboard. For more information, see "Activating and using Standby mode. Standby mode On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 131 Press and mode (must be away for a significant portion of energy use : ■ Standby - while your computer, it ...
... then click Hibernate. Windows lets you activated Hibernate mode. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to conserve energy when the system is not in the memory is in the home and office environment. However, the information in use in Standby mode, it reads...keyboard. For more information, see "Activating and using Standby mode. Standby mode On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 131 Press and mode (must be away for a significant portion of energy use : ■ Standby - while your computer, it ...
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Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer. 13 Upgrading Your Computer This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to upgrade or replace components. If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189
Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer. 13 Upgrading Your Computer This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to upgrade or replace components. If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189
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...further instructions. 10 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com See the add-in card documentation for any cables, reconnect the add-in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 For more ...stability, place your notes from Step 3. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 196. 11 See the documentation that you disconnected any special software installation instructions. You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the...
...further instructions. 10 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com See the add-in card documentation for any cables, reconnect the add-in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 For more ...stability, place your notes from Step 3. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 196. 11 See the documentation that you disconnected any special software installation instructions. You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the...
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3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. Installing memory DIMM Bank 0 DIMM Bank 1 www.gateway.com 209
3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. Installing memory DIMM Bank 0 DIMM Bank 1 www.gateway.com 209
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... the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Fill the DIMM 0 memory slot first. The tabs on the memory module bank and press...instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect...
... the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Fill the DIMM 0 memory slot first. The tabs on the memory module bank and press...instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect...
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The amount of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Click/Double-click System. Installing memory 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer. www.gateway.com 211 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view).
The amount of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Click/Double-click System. Installing memory 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer. www.gateway.com 211 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view).