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Contents Creating discs 30 Using the memory card reader 30 Memory card types 31 Using a memory card 31 Adjusting the volume 32 Configuring the audio jacks 34 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 35 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 37 Setting up ... front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the front bezel 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Adding or replacing memory 53 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 55 Replacing the memory card reader 57 Adding or replacing a hard drive 59 Replacing the front fan 61 Replacing the rear fan 64...
Contents Creating discs 30 Using the memory card reader 30 Memory card types 31 Using a memory card 31 Adjusting the volume 32 Configuring the audio jacks 34 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 35 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 37 Setting up ... front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the front bezel 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Adding or replacing memory 53 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 55 Replacing the memory card reader 57 Adding or replacing a hard drive 59 Replacing the front fan 61 Replacing the rear fan 64...
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Contents Hard drive 107 Internet 108 Keyboard 109 Media Center 110 Memory 113 Memory card reader 113 Modem (cable or DSL 114 Modem (dial-up 114 Monitor 117 Mouse 118 Networks 119 Passwords 119 Power 119 Printer 120 Sound ... Microsoft System Restore 128 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 133 Telephone numbers 134 Self-help 135 Tutoring 135 Training 135 Appendix A: Legal Notices 137 Index 147 iv
Contents Hard drive 107 Internet 108 Keyboard 109 Media Center 110 Memory 113 Memory card reader 113 Modem (cable or DSL 114 Modem (dial-up 114 Monitor 117 Mouse 118 Networks 119 Passwords 119 Power 119 Printer 120 Sound ... Microsoft System Restore 128 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 133 Telephone numbers 134 Self-help 135 Tutoring 135 Training 135 Appendix A: Legal Notices 137 Index 147 iv
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... recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Using optical drives" on page 30. 6 Install any 5.25-inch device into the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your ...drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader and USB port (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394...
... recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Using optical drives" on page 30. 6 Install any 5.25-inch device into the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your ...drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 26. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader and USB port (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394...
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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 13
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 13
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... reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to make backups of your data. 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 online User Guide. ... can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer...
... reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to make backups of your data. 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 online User Guide. ... can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer...
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...for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from the reader before you turn off the computer. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name... have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the reader. Important Do not use for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. 31 To remove a memory card: • Wait for each type of card, examine the...
...for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from the reader before you turn off the computer. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name... have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the reader. Important Do not use for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. 31 To remove a memory card: • Wait for each type of card, examine the...
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 47
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 47
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...following the instructions in toward the top of memory module for your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 To avoid scratching the case, place it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrew. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of ...the side panel into the inside bottom edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in "Removing the side panel" on page 49. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make ...
...following the instructions in toward the top of memory module for your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 To avoid scratching the case, place it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrew. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of ...the side panel into the inside bottom edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in "Removing the side panel" on page 49. 2 For more stability, place your computer. Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make ...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the... memory module should snap into both slots of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on page... cord. 54 Caution Make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of a memory channel (bank). 6 Return your system board. OR If you install modules of...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the... memory module should snap into both slots of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on page... cord. 54 Caution Make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of a memory channel (bank). 6 Return your system board. OR If you install modules of...
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.... 3 If you are installing a new drive, slide the drive release latch toward the back of memory in "Removing the front bezel" on page 51. You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive. 55 www.gateway.com 9 Turn on page 49. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in...
.... 3 If you are installing a new drive, slide the drive release latch toward the back of memory in "Removing the front bezel" on page 51. You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive. 55 www.gateway.com 9 Turn on page 49. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in...
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...gateway.com 7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 10 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 52. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 51. 3 Disconnect the memory... locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new memory card reader.) 57 You do not need to be the same. Replacing the memory card reader To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing ...
...gateway.com 7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 10 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 52. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 51. 3 Disconnect the memory... locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new memory card reader.) 57 You do not need to be the same. Replacing the memory card reader To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing ...
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Caution The heat sink has thermal paste located on your system board. 7 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of it . 76 Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you must apply a new bead of paste to the heat sink when re-installing it . CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the fan cover by holding cables out of the way and pulling the cover away from the computer. 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of the memory modules, then remove them. If you damage the thermal paste, you do not damage the thermal paste.
Caution The heat sink has thermal paste located on your system board. 7 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of it . 76 Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you must apply a new bead of paste to the heat sink when re-installing it . CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the fan cover by holding cables out of the way and pulling the cover away from the computer. 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of the memory modules, then remove them. If you damage the thermal paste, you do not damage the thermal paste.
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... touch the contacts on page 71. 80 For more details, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the bottom part of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. AUX power IDE Power Fan (rear) Front panel audio SATA 6 SATA 5 SATA 4 SATA 3 SATA 1 SATA 2 Fan IEEE1394 Front ...expansion cards into the banks. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw a card end-to-end to the system board. 19 Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the sides of the expansion card. When a module is secure, you hear a click. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer...
... touch the contacts on page 71. 80 For more details, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the bottom part of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. AUX power IDE Power Fan (rear) Front panel audio SATA 6 SATA 5 SATA 4 SATA 3 SATA 1 SATA 2 Fan IEEE1394 Front ...expansion cards into the banks. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw a card end-to-end to the system board. 19 Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the sides of the expansion card. When a module is secure, you hear a click. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer...
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www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 121. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your ... again. • Try a different disc. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 27. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device...
www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 121. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your ... again. • Try a different disc. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 27. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device...
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...and Support. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers... • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on any computer that your Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. You see a "Not enough memory" error...
...and Support. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers... • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on any computer that your Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. You see a "Not enough memory" error...
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...correctly. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 121 For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks"... on page 34. www.gateway.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on. • See ...
...correctly. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 121 For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks"... on page 34. www.gateway.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to check your speaker connections. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on. • See ...
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...C cable modem 17 connecting 9 troubleshooting 114 Caps Lock indicator 22, 23 cards adding expansion 71 inserting memory card 31 installing memory card 31 removing memory card 31 replacing expansion 71 slots 30 troubleshooting add-in card 106 troubleshooting Ethernet 106 troubleshooting expansion 106 ...troubleshooting memory card 113 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 52 opening 49 CD cleaning 88...
...C cable modem 17 connecting 9 troubleshooting 114 Caps Lock indicator 22, 23 cards adding expansion 71 inserting memory card 31 installing memory card 31 removing memory card 31 replacing expansion 71 slots 30 troubleshooting add-in card 106 troubleshooting Ethernet 106 troubleshooting expansion 106 ...troubleshooting memory card 113 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 52 opening 49 CD cleaning 88...
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Index CD drive adding 55 identifying 27 locating drive 6 replacing 55 See also optical drive troubleshooting 103 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 88 case 86 CD 88 computer screen 87 DVD 88 keyboard 87 LCD panel 87 mouse 87 ...
Index CD drive adding 55 identifying 27 locating drive 6 replacing 55 See also optical drive troubleshooting 103 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 88 case 86 CD 88 computer screen 87 DVD 88 keyboard 87 LCD panel 87 mouse 87 ...
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www.gateway.com troubleshooting connection speed 116 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 10 DIMM See memory directional keys 22, 23 Disk Cleanup 91 Disk Defragmenter 93 display cleaning 87 troubleshooting 105 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drivers recovery ...
www.gateway.com troubleshooting connection speed 116 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 10 DIMM See memory directional keys 22, 23 Disk Cleanup 91 Disk Defragmenter 93 display cleaning 87 troubleshooting 105 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drivers recovery ...
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Index replacing 52 front I/O panel replacing 69 function keys 21, 23 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 125 re-installing programs 125 re-installing software 125 H hard drive adding 59 backing up files 94 checking for errors ... video camera 35 DVD drive 55 expansion card 71 front bezel 51 front fan 61 front I/O panel 69 hard drive 59 heat sink 67 memory 53 memory card reader 57 peripheral devices 35 power supply 66 printer 35 processor 67 rear fan 64 scanner 35 side panel 49 system battery 74 system...
Index replacing 52 front I/O panel replacing 69 function keys 21, 23 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 125 re-installing programs 125 re-installing software 125 H hard drive adding 59 backing up files 94 checking for errors ... video camera 35 DVD drive 55 expansion card 71 front bezel 51 front fan 61 front I/O panel 69 hard drive 59 heat sink 67 memory 53 memory card reader 57 peripheral devices 35 power supply 66 printer 35 processor 67 rear fan 64 scanner 35 side panel 49 system battery 74 system...