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... 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. To Model and serial number Gateway help resources and protect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. WARNING: To protect ...help while setting up your computer's USB ports. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. All other countries. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/...
... 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. To Model and serial number Gateway help resources and protect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. WARNING: To protect ...help while setting up your computer's USB ports. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. All other countries. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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..., or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode... drive types" on . 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.
..., or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode... drive types" on . 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.
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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 • Using the diskette drive • 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 • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... digital camera to your online User Guide. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To determine which types are supported by your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a ...letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of your data. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your card reader and the slots to use the optional...
... digital camera to your online User Guide. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To determine which types are supported by your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a ...letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of your data. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your card reader and the slots to use the optional...
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...data. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called ...floppy disks). To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file ...
...data. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called ...floppy disks). To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file ...
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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 • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 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 • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 33
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...Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that ...you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
...Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that ...you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
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... panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then... click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer is secure,...
... panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then... click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer is secure,...
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Screws 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary from ... of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel...
Screws 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary from ... of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel...
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... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14...
... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14...
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... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
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... and holding F2 while your computer. • Clean the disc. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have ...copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on your computer restarts. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc...
... and holding F2 while your computer. • Clean the disc. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have ...copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on your computer restarts. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc...
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... computer, and your card reader will be re-installed. 85 Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your online User Guide. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries...in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded ...
... computer, and your card reader will be re-installed. 85 Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your online User Guide. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries...in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded ...
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... printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message... the printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory.
... printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message... the printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory.
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...