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... • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock... this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. ii Using a power outlet that are covered by the manufacturer. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in electric shock and/or injury. CAUTION: Danger of other risks. The grounding pin is incorrectly replaced.
... • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock... this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. ii Using a power outlet that are covered by the manufacturer. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in electric shock and/or injury. CAUTION: Danger of other risks. The grounding pin is incorrectly replaced.
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...If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Remove these screws to unlock the expansion cards. 6 Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband ...modem or network" on page 10. Plug a monitor into this jack. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case... the expansion slot cover to remove the left side panel. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page...
...If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Remove these screws to unlock the expansion cards. 6 Remove this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband ...modem or network" on page 10. Plug a monitor into this jack. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case... the expansion slot cover to remove the left side panel. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page...
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Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Restart your computer. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 Make sure that you have installed the required software.
Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Restart your computer. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 Make sure that you have installed the required software.
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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 ... Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the side panel 192 Removing the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive...
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 ... Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the side panel 192 Removing the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive...
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... computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a modem cable into this port. www.gateway.com 5 The switch is in the United States. Plug a serial device (such as a USB ..., such as a printer) into this port. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these ports. In other peripheral device" on page 24. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these screws before opening the case. If your area. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug...
... computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a modem cable into this port. www.gateway.com 5 The switch is in the United States. Plug a serial device (such as a USB ..., such as a printer) into this port. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these ports. In other peripheral device" on page 24. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these screws before opening the case. If your area. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug...
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If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189 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 : ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer. Read this chapter to learn how 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 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 : ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer. Read this chapter to learn how to upgrade or replace components.
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... your computer are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. www.gateway.com 191 Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and...shock, do not insert any surface. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a ...
... your computer are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. www.gateway.com 191 Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and...shock, do not insert any surface. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a ...
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... panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 191. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, ... drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid exposure to internal components.
... panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 191. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, ... drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid exposure to internal components.
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Opening the case Thumbscrew Thumbscrew www.gateway.com 193 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover.
Opening the case Thumbscrew Thumbscrew www.gateway.com 193 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover.
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www.gateway.com 195 Removing the front bezel Opening the case To remove the front bezel: ■ Position the computer where you can grasp the front bottom edge of the bezel, then pull the bezel out and away from the case.
www.gateway.com 195 Removing the front bezel Opening the case To remove the front bezel: ■ Position the computer where you can grasp the front bottom edge of the bezel, then pull the bezel out and away from the case.
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...an add-in card: 1 Remove the side panel by following instructions to the case. - To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. OR If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com Use the following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page ... the cables after you install the new card.) See the add-in card documentation for further instructions. 4 If you are replacing a card, remove the retention screw that secures the card to replace, add, or reseat an add-in the computer to add functionality to the system. Chapter...
...an add-in card: 1 Remove the side panel by following instructions to the case. - To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. OR If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com Use the following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page ... the cables after you install the new card.) See the add-in card documentation for further instructions. 4 If you are replacing a card, remove the retention screw that secures the card to replace, add, or reseat an add-in the computer to add functionality to the system. Chapter...
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...add-in card with the add-in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch...computer. See the add-in card documentation for further instructions. 10 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 196. 11 See the documentation that you disconnected any special software installation instructions. Installing memory ... using your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com
...add-in card with the add-in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch...computer. See the add-in card documentation for further instructions. 10 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 196. 11 See the documentation that you disconnected any special software installation instructions. Installing memory ... using your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com
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...BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off...Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 3 Shut down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer.
...BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off...Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 3 Shut down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer.
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To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com
To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com
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Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case. Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com 215
Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case. Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com 215
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See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in cards" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Remove all of the add-in cards by following the instructions in... power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the four retention screws to secure the power supply to the case. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer on page 196. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away ...
See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in cards" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Remove all of the add-in cards by following the instructions in... power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the four retention screws to secure the power supply to the case. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer on page 196. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away ...
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... if your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. First steps Try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not full. 220 www.gateway.com Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are secure. ■ If... you added or removed computer components before opening your computer case. To do so is disconnected, energy stored...
... if your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. First steps Try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not full. 220 www.gateway.com Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are secure. ■ If... you added or removed computer components before opening your computer case. To do so is disconnected, energy stored...
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...Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your telephone line, then check for your case in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 229 Type the keyword memory error in "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on page 1. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6... feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from which you have...
...Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your telephone line, then check for your case in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 229 Type the keyword memory error in "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on page 1. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6... feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from which you have...
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... MusicMatch 88 audio file streaming 141 audio in jack 5 AVI file 82 B background 125 backing up files 112, 173 battery replacing 212 bezel removing 195 replacing 197 BIOS Setup utility 238 broadband Internet connection 56, 140 browser Web 57, 59 browsing for files and folders 44 C cable modem... connecting 5 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 19 capturing video 114 card installing and replacing 206 troubleshooting 222 case closing 196 opening 192 CD adding tracks to your library 93 cleaning 224 controlling play with keyboard 20 copying 98 creating audio 108 255
... MusicMatch 88 audio file streaming 141 audio in jack 5 AVI file 82 B background 125 backing up files 112, 173 battery replacing 212 bezel removing 195 replacing 197 BIOS Setup utility 238 broadband Internet connection 56, 140 browser Web 57, 59 browsing for files and folders 44 C cable modem... connecting 5 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 19 capturing video 114 card installing and replacing 206 troubleshooting 222 case closing 196 opening 192 CD adding tracks to your library 93 cleaning 224 controlling play with keyboard 20 copying 98 creating audio 108 255
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... out jack 5 links 59 M maintenance 161 backing up files 173 checking for drive errors 169 checking hard drive space 167 cleaning case 175 cleaning component exteriors 175 cleaning computer screen 176 cleaning keyboard 176 defragmenting 171 deleting files 168 suggested schedule 163 using Scheduled Task ...button 37 media card reader locating 3 locating drive 3 using 117 media cards adding 118 inserting 118 installing 118 media card slots 117 removing 118 replacing 118 Media Player 82 memory 9 installing and replacing 208 troubleshooting 228 memory card reader memory card types supported 117 menu ...
... out jack 5 links 59 M maintenance 161 backing up files 173 checking for drive errors 169 checking hard drive space 167 cleaning case 175 cleaning component exteriors 175 cleaning computer screen 176 cleaning keyboard 176 defragmenting 171 deleting files 168 suggested schedule 163 using Scheduled Task ...button 37 media card reader locating 3 locating drive 3 using 117 media cards adding 118 inserting 118 installing 118 media card slots 117 removing 118 replacing 118 Media Player 82 memory 9 installing and replacing 208 troubleshooting 228 memory card reader memory card types supported 117 menu ...