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... 4: Upgrading Your Computer 39 Preventing static electricity discharge 40 Opening the case 41 Removing the side panel 41 Removing the front bezel 43 Closing the case 44 Replacing the front bezel 44 Replacing the side panel 44 Adding or replacing memory 45 Replacing the system battery 47 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 48 Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive 50 Adding or replacing the memory card reader 52 Adding or replacing a hard drive 54 Replacing the front fan 56 Replacing the rear fan 58 Replacing the power supply...
... 4: Upgrading Your Computer 39 Preventing static electricity discharge 40 Opening the case 41 Removing the side panel 41 Removing the front bezel 43 Closing the case 44 Replacing the front bezel 44 Replacing the side panel 44 Adding or replacing memory 45 Replacing the system battery 47 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 48 Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive 50 Adding or replacing the memory card reader 52 Adding or replacing a hard drive 54 Replacing the front fan 56 Replacing the rear fan 58 Replacing the power supply...
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... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting...
... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting...
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...Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on drive type). Lights when the hard drive is color-coded green. Plug a USB (Universal Serial...
...Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. For more information, see your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on drive type). Lights when the hard drive is color-coded green. Plug a USB (Universal Serial...
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... operating system. If you are setting up RAID on your computer can access the RAID setup. 33 Now that RAID is enabled, you can involve two major steps, depending on how your computer has been configured. See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If your computer had RAID enabled at the factory, you must enable it . The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change...
... operating system. If you are setting up RAID on your computer can access the RAID setup. 33 Now that RAID is enabled, you can involve two major steps, depending on how your computer has been configured. See the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID If your computer had RAID enabled at the factory, you must enable it . The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change...
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..., place your computer. The main menu of used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. The amount of memory in the menus and submenus, then...
..., place your computer. The main menu of used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer is incorrectly replaced. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. The amount of memory in the menus and submenus, then...
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... add or replace an optical disc drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 41. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer. 14 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 15 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 44. 12 Reconnect all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The battery...
... add or replace an optical disc drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 41. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer. 14 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 15 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 44. 12 Reconnect all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The battery...
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... update the Program Guide. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center...
... update the Program Guide. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is set up and connected to the Media Center...
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... you want to work offline. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that you may need to clear the check mark. 108 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the...
... you want to work offline. See the guide that the printer is not set to use. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that you may need to clear the check mark. 108 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the...
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... Windows from a set of recovery discs (you must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 120. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 114. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 111. • To recover software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory...
... Windows from a set of recovery discs (you must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 120. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 114. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 111. • To recover software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory...
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... optical connection 10 P Pad Lock indicator 22, 23 parallel port 9 password 107 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 port monitor 11 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 107 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 60 printer default 108 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 107 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 61 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard...
... optical connection 10 P Pad Lock indicator 22, 23 parallel port 9 password 107 peripheral devices 28 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 port monitor 11 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 107 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 60 printer default 108 installing 28 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 107 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 61 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard...
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... drive 91 V video connection 11 voltage switch 9 display 93 DVD drive 91, 93 DVD/CD drive 91, 93 volume adjusting 26 adjusting modem 105 Ethernet network 93 controls 26 faxes 104 muting 26 files 94 troubleshooting 109 general guidelines 90 hard drive 95 W Internet connection keyboard 97 LCD panel 93, 105 memory 101 96, 103 Windows key 22, 23 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 98 memory card reader 101 Windows Product Key Code 3 modem 102 Windows Update 78 monitor 105 mouse 106 network 107 passwords 107 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 93 working safely 14 power...
... drive 91 V video connection 11 voltage switch 9 display 93 DVD drive 91, 93 DVD/CD drive 91, 93 volume adjusting 26 adjusting modem 105 Ethernet network 93 controls 26 faxes 104 muting 26 files 94 troubleshooting 109 general guidelines 90 hard drive 95 W Internet connection keyboard 97 LCD panel 93, 105 memory 101 96, 103 Windows key 22, 23 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 98 memory card reader 101 Windows Product Key Code 3 modem 102 Windows Update 78 monitor 105 mouse 106 network 107 passwords 107 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 93 working safely 14 power...
8512067 - FX510 Setup Poster (for FX510 computers with Windows Vista)
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... jack Power connector Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Audio in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Add-in /side speaker jack Surround left/right jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video jack (optional) TV tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Optical out jack Center/subwoofer jack USB ports Monitor port Parallel port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port Monitor port (optional) If available, connect monitor here Modem jack FOR EXTRA HELP... CONTACT HELP. When prompted, enter...
... jack Power connector Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Audio in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to Add-in /side speaker jack Surround left/right jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video jack (optional) TV tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Optical out jack Center/subwoofer jack USB ports Monitor port Parallel port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port Monitor port (optional) If available, connect monitor here Modem jack FOR EXTRA HELP... CONTACT HELP. When prompted, enter...
8510934 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Insert a memory card...
... Icon DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Insert a memory card...
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... to open the computer cover. www.gateway.com 13 Lift this lever to 230. The switch is user configurable for your computer. For information on configuring this jack, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on a television. Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord...
... to open the computer cover. www.gateway.com 13 Lift this lever to 230. The switch is user configurable for your computer. For information on configuring this jack, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on a television. Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Voltage switch Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord...
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... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make...
... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make...
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...; If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER.
...; If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER.
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... the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 76 www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free...
... the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 76 www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free...
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... Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. If your printer for adding additional memory...
... Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. If your printer for adding additional memory...
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... Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. For any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. For these instructions, we assume that you can configure your router using your network to connect your Web browser. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable...
... Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. For any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. For these instructions, we assume that you can configure your router using your network to connect your Web browser. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable...
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... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port...
... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port...