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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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...known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert... a memory card from your memory card to these ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume ...
...known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert... a memory card from your memory card to these ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume ...
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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 • 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 • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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...-touch Copy button Copying optical discs You can also create video files from music CDs. For more information, see your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from home video. Creating audio and video files You can use the... optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more...
...-touch Copy button Copying optical discs You can also create video files from music CDs. For more information, see your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from home video. Creating audio and video files You can use the... optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more...
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... damage the card reader. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Caution Remove the memory card from one memory card type to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate...
... damage the card reader. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Caution Remove the memory card from one memory card type to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate...
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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 • Adding or replacing an expansion card 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 • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
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...by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into position, then firmly press it ...against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots ...
...by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into position, then firmly press it ...against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots ...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of the memory slot. 5 Align the notch on your computer. OR If you are adding... to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the new module with the notch in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. ...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - The amount of the memory slot. 5 Align the notch on your computer. OR If you are adding... to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the new module with the notch in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. ...
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... optical drive. The release tab is the plastic piece that forms the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory card reader. You must remove it from your computer case. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of your computer.... 45 Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab.
... optical drive. The release tab is the plastic piece that forms the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory card reader. You must remove it from your computer case. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of your computer.... 45 Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab.
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... message" on page 81. See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 72. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found " error message" on page 82.... See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 84. 71 See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Memory error" message" on page 82. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on...
... message" on page 81. See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 72. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system not found " error message" on page 82.... See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 84. 71 See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Memory error" message" on page 82. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on...
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...• Make sure that the disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For information on cleaning the disc, ... the disc label is facing up, and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. For information on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation...
...• Make sure that the disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For information on cleaning the disc, ... the disc label is facing up, and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. For information on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation...
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...are region-free. • Update the device driver. Restart your computer, and it that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may not match your drive's regional code. Mouse The mouse does not work correctly on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface.... disc may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 87. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. For instructions, see "Checking for the memory card slots do not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. Use a mouse pad or a...
...are region-free. • Update the device driver. Restart your computer, and it that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may not match your drive's regional code. Mouse The mouse does not work correctly on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface.... disc may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 87. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. For instructions, see "Checking for the memory card slots do not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. Use a mouse pad or a...
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...then click Start. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 83 Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take several minutes. If you try to scan.... Your drive is being used. To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for file...
...then click Start. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. 83 Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take several minutes. If you try to scan.... Your drive is being used. To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for file...
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...' user guide for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more information...are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 84 Help For more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 30. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that...
...' user guide for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more information...are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 84 Help For more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 30. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that...
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... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
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www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers re-installing 88, 91 drives ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers re-installing 88, 91 drives ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...
... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...