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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 ... 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 ... 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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Contents Memory card 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 electricity ... 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 Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your...
Contents Memory card 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 electricity ... 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 Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for 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 ... 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 recovery discs 89 Recovering...
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 ... 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 recovery discs 89 Recovering...
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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 CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration.
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.... The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. 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 a folder on your computer. Use this button to turn the power on... information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader.
.... The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. 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 a folder on your computer. Use this button to turn the power on... information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) 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 • 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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...files, either from scratch or from a digital camera to your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can copy optical discs to make backups of your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC ..., see your online User Guide. For more information, see your computer. For more . Copying optical discs You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from music CDs. You can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from home video. Creating audio...
...files, either from scratch or from a digital camera to your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can copy optical discs to make backups of your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC ..., see your online User Guide. For more information, see your computer. For more . Copying optical discs You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from music CDs. You can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from home video. Creating audio...
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... the Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 Double-click the drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the slot. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Each slot is empty, or you will have to restart the...
... the Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 Double-click the drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the slot. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Each slot is empty, or you will have to restart the...
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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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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. The release tab is the plastic piece ... bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory...
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. The release tab is the plastic piece ... bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory...
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... the top bezel on top of the computer, then slide the bezel toward the front of the clips that secures the card reader to the card reader, and slide cables out of the computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" ... the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 46 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Unplug the cables connected to the computer, then remove the card reader. Make note of the cable locations. 5 Remove the screw that hold them down.
... the top bezel on top of the computer, then slide the bezel toward the front of the clips that secures the card reader to the card reader, and slide cables out of the computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" ... the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 39. 46 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Unplug the cables connected to the computer, then remove the card reader. Make note of the cable locations. 5 Remove the screw that hold them down.
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...make sure that the mouse port works. Your mouse uses optical sensors that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on these surfaces. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and ...Use a different mouse pad. 80 For instructions, see "Checking for your computer. Mouse The mouse does not work correctly on it will recognize the card reader again. Play only discs with a regional code for device problems" on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface. The mouse works erratically •...
...make sure that the mouse port works. Your mouse uses optical sensors that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on these surfaces. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and ...Use a different mouse pad. 80 For instructions, see "Checking for your computer. Mouse The mouse does not work correctly on it will recognize the card reader again. Play only discs with a regional code for device problems" on a transparent, reflective, metallic, or glossy surface. The mouse works erratically •...
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... 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...
... 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...
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www.gateway.com extending computer life 53 suggested schedule 52 using Task Scheduler 64 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 41 installing 41 replacing 41 troubleshooting 83 memory card reader 7 inserting card 27 locating 6 memory card types supported 27 removing card 27 replacing 45 using 26 microphone jack 7, 9 ...9 moving files from old computer 65, 66 pointer 21 screen objects 22 settings from old computer 65 MP3 player memory cards 26 multimedia adjusting volume 28 playing Blu-ray 25 playing DVD 25 using Windows Media Player 25 muting sound 28 N navigation...
www.gateway.com extending computer life 53 suggested schedule 52 using Task Scheduler 64 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 41 installing 41 replacing 41 troubleshooting 83 memory card reader 7 inserting card 27 locating 6 memory card types supported 27 removing card 27 replacing 45 using 26 microphone jack 7, 9 ...9 moving files from old computer 65, 66 pointer 21 screen objects 22 settings from old computer 65 MP3 player memory cards 26 multimedia adjusting volume 28 playing Blu-ray 25 playing DVD 25 using Windows Media Player 25 muting sound 28 N navigation...
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Index memory 83 memory card reader 80 monitor 77 mouse 80 network 76 passwords 84 power 77 printer 78 safety guidelines 70 screen 77, 79 screen area 77 screen resolution 77 technical support 96 telephone support 96 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 Windows Easy Transfer 65...
Index memory 83 memory card reader 80 monitor 77 mouse 80 network 76 passwords 84 power 77 printer 78 safety guidelines 70 screen 77, 79 screen area 77 screen resolution 77 technical support 96 telephone support 96 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 Windows Easy Transfer 65...
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...Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are deleted from a memory card to copy pictures, movies, and data files from the memory card. To use Smart Copy: 1 Insert the memory card into that makes it in the Pictures\SmartCopy folder on your computer. Smart Copy then copies the picture files into the appropriate slot in the memory card reader... hold the Copy button until the Smart Copy dialog box opens and your computer's hard drive. Using Smart Copy Your memory card reader includes a Copy button that folder. It may take a few seconds for the Smart Copy dialog box to the file name...
...Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are deleted from a memory card to copy pictures, movies, and data files from the memory card. To use Smart Copy: 1 Insert the memory card into that makes it in the Pictures\SmartCopy folder on your computer. Smart Copy then copies the picture files into the appropriate slot in the memory card reader... hold the Copy button until the Smart Copy dialog box opens and your computer's hard drive. Using Smart Copy Your memory card reader includes a Copy button that folder. It may take a few seconds for the Smart Copy dialog box to the file name...