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...only those controls that may result in performance, indicating a need to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA ...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 electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides ...
...only those controls that may result in performance, indicating a need to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA ...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 electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides ...
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... installed. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your side left side panel. Remove this card. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. This jack...may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Plug a monitor into a port on page 11. If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394... port. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack...
... installed. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug your side left side panel. Remove this card. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. This jack...may be occupied by the card's ventilation fan. Plug a monitor into a port on page 11. If the card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394... port. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack...
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For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that you have installed the required software. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 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. Make sure that you have installed the required software. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 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.
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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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...sure that this switch is operating in such an environment, move the switch to this when your computer is in the United States. www.gateway.com 5 Before turning on page 24. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard... on page 24. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these screws before opening the case. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into these jacks. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones ...
...sure that this switch is operating in such an environment, move the switch to this when your computer is in the United States. www.gateway.com 5 Before turning on page 24. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard... on page 24. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these screws before opening the case. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into these jacks. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones ...
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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. 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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Before opening the case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.gateway.com 191 Avoid... it to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Warning To prevent risk of your computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only...
Before opening the case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.gateway.com 191 Avoid... it to use them. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Warning To prevent risk of your computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only...
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...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, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway....com Warning To avoid exposure to 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 ...
...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, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway....com Warning To avoid exposure to 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 ...
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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. Opening the case Thumbscrew Thumbscrew www.gateway.com 193
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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. www.gateway.com 195
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in card. OR If you are replacing a card, remove the retention screw that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after ...stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Use the following the instructions in card documentation for further instructions. 4 If you...
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in card. OR If you are replacing a card, remove the retention screw that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after ...stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Use the following the instructions in card documentation for further instructions. 4 If you...
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To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in card. 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 ..., reconnect the add-in card cables using your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of memory module ...
To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in card. 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 ..., reconnect the add-in card cables using your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of memory module ...
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To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Replace only with the same or ... towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability, place your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Use a ...battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer, replace the system battery. Chapter 11:...
To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Replace only with the same or ... towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability, place your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Use a ...battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer, replace the system battery. Chapter 11:...
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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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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 Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case.
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... in "Closing the case" on page 196. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from the 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 ... using your computer on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in cards" on its side. Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in ...
... in "Closing the case" on page 196. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from the 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 ... using your computer on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in cards" on its side. Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in ...
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... computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Also, opening your computer case. Even if the power is extremely dangerous. Warning Do not try to open the monitor case. First steps Try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on . ■ If a ...peripheral device (such as the keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. 220 www.gateway.com Chapter...
... computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Also, opening your computer case. Even if the power is extremely dangerous. Warning Do not try to open the monitor case. First steps Try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on . ■ If a ...peripheral device (such as the keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. 220 www.gateway.com Chapter...
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...correctly. ■ 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 additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, ..., make sure that all messages are set correctly. Also make sure that all settings are correct. www.gateway.com 229 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help... the location from your telephone line, then check for your case in the Search box , then click the arrow.
...correctly. ■ 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 additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, ..., make sure that all messages are set correctly. Also make sure that all settings are correct. www.gateway.com 229 Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help... the location from your telephone line, then check for your case in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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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 ...