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... cable into a power supply. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. All other countries. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. When prompted, enter 531 followed by... 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power...
... cable into a power supply. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. All other countries. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. When prompted, enter 531 followed by... 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 32 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 32 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 65 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 ... 80 DVD drives 80 Ethernet 81 Expansion cards 82 File management 82 Floppy drive 82 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 85 Media Center 86 Memory 89 Memory card reader 89 Modem (cable or DSL 90 Modem (dial-up 90 Monitor 93 Mouse 94 Networks 94 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 65 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 ... 80 DVD drives 80 Ethernet 81 Expansion cards 82 File management 82 Floppy drive 82 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 85 Media Center 86 Memory 89 Memory card reader 89 Modem (cable or DSL 90 Modem (dial-up 90 Monitor 93 Mouse 94 Networks 94 iii
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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... about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack...is turned on page 25. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive...
... about your video camera to these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack...is turned on page 25. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this bay to connect a removable hard drive...
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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 • Using the diskette drive • 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 • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... card reader. You can also use the memory card reader to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To determine which types are... optical discs to make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. For more information, see...
... card reader. You can also use the memory card reader to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To determine which types are... optical discs to make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. For more information, see...
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... drive letter (for storing files or transferring files to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. You could lose data.... To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click...
... drive letter (for storing files or transferring files to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. You could lose data.... To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click...
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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 • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 35
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 • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 35
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...If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type ...of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other ...
...If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type ...of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other ...
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...and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches ...on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...
...and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches ...on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...
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... from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. Screws 47 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...
... from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. Screws 47 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...
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... 37. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 53. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 43. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
... 37. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 53. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 43. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
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... music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 25. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. Audio See...
... music CDs have a DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 25. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. Audio See...
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....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. For information about troubleshooting memory ... or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. You see your card reader will be connected to the Internet to ...
....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. For information about troubleshooting memory ... or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. You see your card reader will be connected to the Internet to ...
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... full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. See the guide that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search... Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use.
... full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. See the guide that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search... Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use.
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 90 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 53 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 53 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 82 troubleshooting Ethernet 81 troubleshooting expansion 82 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 90 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 53 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 53 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 82 troubleshooting Ethernet 81 troubleshooting expansion 82 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 77 CD drive adding 45 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 45 See also optical drive troubleshooting 77 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 64 case 62 CD 64 computer screen 63 DVD 64 keyboard 62 LCD panel 63 mouse 63...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 77 CD drive adding 45 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 45 See also optical drive troubleshooting 77 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 64 case 62 CD 64 computer screen 63 DVD 64 keyboard 62 LCD panel 63 mouse 63...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 110 D default printer setting 95 defragmenting hard drive 69 deleting files and folders 67 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 93 connecting 10 ... properties 90 troubleshooting 90 troubleshooting connection speed 92 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 79 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 79 using 29 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 110 D default printer setting 95 defragmenting hard drive 69 deleting files and folders 67 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 93 connecting 10 ... properties 90 troubleshooting 90 troubleshooting connection speed 92 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 79 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 79 using 29 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting...