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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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...CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs... copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...
...CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, or Blu-ray drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs... copying of photos from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert...
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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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...your online User Guide. For more information, see your data. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to your online User Guide. You can... also use the memory card reader to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer. For...
...your online User Guide. For more information, see your data. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to your online User Guide. You can... also use the memory card reader to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer. For...
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... slot. To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. Caution Remove the memory card from one memory card type to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), ...which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you will have to restart the computer to another. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several...
... slot. To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. Caution Remove the memory card from one memory card type to re-enable the memory card reader. 27 Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), ...which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you will have to restart the computer to another. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several...
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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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... press it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your system board. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in ..."Removing the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove ...
... press it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your system board. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in ..."Removing the left side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 38. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove ...
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.... 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is displayed. 42 The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel 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. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer...
.... 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is displayed. 42 The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel 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. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer...
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...tab is the plastic piece that forms the top of your computer. 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37...remove it from your computer case. Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. Top 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...
...tab is the plastic piece that forms the top of your computer. 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37...remove it from your computer case. Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. Top 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...
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... are unable to browse the Internet" on page 72. 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 83. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable... See "You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system...
... are unable to browse the Internet" on page 72. 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 83. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable... See "You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure reading drive C" "Operating system...
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... the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are ... and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed ...
... the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are ... and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed ...
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... works erratically • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a regional code for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure... mouse does not work correctly on page 87. • Your computer may not match your mouse. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. Memory card reader Drive letters for your computer, and it that do not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the system...
... works erratically • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a regional code for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure... mouse does not work correctly on page 87. • Your computer may not match your mouse. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. Memory card reader Drive letters for your computer, and it that do not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the system...
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...is checked for errors. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it finds. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This process may take several minutes. Help For more information about checking the hard ..." message • Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Click Restart now and check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for ...
...is checked for errors. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it finds. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This process may take several minutes. Help For more information about checking the hard ..." message • Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Click Restart now and check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for ...
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... jacks are turned up and not muted. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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... memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 79. See your speakers' user guide for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that ...
... jacks are turned up and not muted. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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... memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on page 79. See your speakers' user guide for more troubleshooting tips. • 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...