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... of their respective companies. 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Follow the instructions that came with the device. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack... port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround ...
... of their respective companies. 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Follow the instructions that came with the device. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack... port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround ...
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... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
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... that this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio... in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna ...
... that this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio... in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna ...
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...subwoofer into this jack (Default). Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront ...speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) ...
...subwoofer into this jack (Default). Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront ...speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) ...
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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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...can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare ...metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the outside of your computer. • Turn off your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static ...
...can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare ...metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the outside of your computer. • Turn off your computer. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static ...
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www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect ... toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect ... toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
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Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the computer. www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into place. 37
Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the computer. www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into place. 37
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To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the ... the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it. -
To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the ... the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it. -
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... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
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... "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD... You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
... "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD... You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
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...The battery pops out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.gateway.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in the menus and submenus, then exit from ... illustration below. All settings will be lost when you have made will return to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Battery release tab 8 Push the battery release ...
...The battery pops out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.gateway.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in the menus and submenus, then exit from ... illustration below. All settings will be lost when you have made will return to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Battery release tab 8 Push the battery release ...
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... new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the 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 panel" on page 37. 55 www.gateway.com...
... new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the 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 panel" on page 37. 55 www.gateway.com...
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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The case can become brittle and easy to the computer. • When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 If these ... is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to extreme temperature changes. The...
The case can become brittle and easy to the computer. • When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 If these ... is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to extreme temperature changes. The...
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With your computer turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the ...
With your computer turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the ...
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...if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Warning Make sure that you are connected. The message may help . Help ...Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord...
...if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Warning Make sure that you are connected. The message may help . Help ...Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord...
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... home networks, IP addresses should be different for all computers on your computer. For more information about opening your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 34. For more information, see the documentation that all computers have installed the required software. For more ... not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that indicate they are working. www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned...
... home networks, IP addresses should be different for all computers on your computer. For more information about opening your computer case, see "Opening the case" on page 34. For more information, see the documentation that all computers have installed the required software. For more ... not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that indicate they are working. www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned...
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... have a recordable disc drive to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or...your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and ...
... have a recordable disc drive to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or...your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and ...
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... Restore Center opens. 100 You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually...
... Restore Center opens. 100 You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually...