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... 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
... 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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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 computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. www.gateway.com 7
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 computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. www.gateway.com 7
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... programs, such as 4,700 MB of memory. If your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. For information about installing a larger drive, see "Replacing the hard drive" on page 97. www.gateway.com 9 With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up a UPS, see...
... programs, such as 4,700 MB of memory. If your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. For information about installing a larger drive, see "Replacing the hard drive" on page 97. www.gateway.com 9 With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up a UPS, see...
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www.gateway.com 117 You can also use media cards to transfer pictures from one card type to transfer data between your computer. Memory Stick slot Memory Stick indicator SmartMedia slot SmartMedia indicator CompactFlash/ Microdrive slot CompactFlash/ Microdrive indicator SD/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 ...
www.gateway.com 117 You can also use media cards to transfer pictures from one card type to transfer data between your computer. Memory Stick slot Memory Stick indicator SmartMedia slot SmartMedia indicator CompactFlash/ Microdrive slot CompactFlash/ Microdrive indicator SD/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 ...
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... significant portion of energy use : ■ Standby - Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. www.gateway.com 131 If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. Standby mode On Enter Hibernate ... your computer reduces or turns off and the entire system uses less power. However, the information in Standby mode, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you want to ... ...then On Enter Click...
... significant portion of energy use : ■ Standby - Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. www.gateway.com 131 If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. Standby mode On Enter Hibernate ... your computer reduces or turns off and the entire system uses less power. However, the information in Standby mode, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you want to ... ...then On Enter Click...
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Read this chapter to learn how to upgrade or replace components. 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. 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 upgrade or replace components. 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. 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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... upgrade the computer memory, make sure that came with the retention screw. 9 If you install the correct type of the add-in card for your computer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com You can... cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the add-in card. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...
... upgrade the computer memory, make sure that came with the retention screw. 9 If you install the correct type of the add-in card for your computer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com You can... cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the add-in card. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...
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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 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board.
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...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. Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory... module and remove it. - When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the 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 should secure the memory ...
...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. Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the memory... module and remove it. - When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the 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 should secure the memory ...
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Click/Double-click System. 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. www.gateway.com 211 Installing memory 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer.
Click/Double-click System. 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. www.gateway.com 211 Installing memory 9 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer.
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Replacing the system board 4 Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 5 Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 6 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten system board screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com Screw 217
Replacing the system board 4 Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 5 Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 6 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten system board screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com Screw 217
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... and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 196. 218 www.gateway.com See the system board documentation for further instructions. 10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 11 Reinstall the add-in cards by following the instructions in "Adding or...
... and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 196. 218 www.gateway.com See the system board documentation for further instructions. 10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 11 Reinstall the add-in cards by following the instructions in "Adding or...
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...installed the required software. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. CD, DVD, or recordable drives The ... drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com Make sure that the drive is facing up or left, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...
...installed the required software. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have a DVD drive. CD, DVD, or recordable drives The ... drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com Make sure that the drive is facing up or left, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...
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... "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on page 208. For more information, see "Installing memory" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off... your computer. 228 www.gateway.com Memory You see the poster that came with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a...
... "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on page 208. For more information, see "Installing memory" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off... your computer. 228 www.gateway.com Memory You see the poster that came with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a...
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...Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your telephone line, then check for your case 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 ...make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword memory error in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab...
...Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your telephone line, then check for your case 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 ...make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword memory error in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab...
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... print large files or many files at one time, you need to check your Control Panel is online. For more information about adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for more information, see a "Printer is not set to use. Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is... the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the volume controls are turned up. If your speaker connections. www.gateway.com 237 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. For more information about...
... print large files or many files at one time, you need to check your Control Panel is online. For more information about adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for more information, see a "Printer is not set to use. Troubleshooting To make sure that the printer is... the arrow. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the volume controls are turned up. If your speaker connections. www.gateway.com 237 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. For more information about...
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.... BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Language: Cache ECC Support: System Time: System Date: 4W4SB0X0.15A.0004.P02 Pentium (R) III 933 MHz 133 MHz...BIOS. Troubleshooting The following illustration shows the main menu screen of the BIOS Setup utility screen to get more help about options. www.gateway.com 239 Your BIOS Setup utility may vary from the illustration below. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→...
.... BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Language: Cache ECC Support: System Time: System Date: 4W4SB0X0.15A.0004.P02 Pentium (R) III 933 MHz 133 MHz...BIOS. Troubleshooting The following illustration shows the main menu screen of the BIOS Setup utility screen to get more help about options. www.gateway.com 239 Your BIOS Setup utility may vary from the illustration below. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→...
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... using 84 CD-RW drive activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 cellular telephone memory cards 3, 117 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 224 case 175 CD 224 computer exterior 175 computer screen 176 DVD 224 keyboard 176 mouse 177...
... using 84 CD-RW drive activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 cellular telephone memory cards 3, 117 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 224 case 175 CD 224 computer exterior 175 computer screen 176 DVD 224 keyboard 176 mouse 177...
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... 113 locating serial port 5 locating USB port 3, 5 digital photography connecting a digital camera 113 using media card reader 117 digital video camera 8 connecting 114 DIMM See memory directional keys 19 Disk Cleanup 168 Disk Defragmenter 171 diskette inserting 116 diskette drive adding 198 eject button 116 locating 3 locating drive 3 replacing 198 using...
... 113 locating serial port 5 locating USB port 3, 5 digital photography connecting a digital camera 113 using media card reader 117 digital video camera 8 connecting 114 DIMM See memory directional keys 19 Disk Cleanup 168 Disk Defragmenter 171 diskette inserting 116 diskette drive adding 198 eject button 116 locating 3 locating drive 3 replacing 198 using...