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... instructions. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on the monitor and computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD ... (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to the computer, then plug it . SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To Model and serial number Gateway help and information about using your hard drive. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks...
... instructions. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on the monitor and computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD ... (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to the computer, then plug it . SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To Model and serial number Gateway help and information about using your hard drive. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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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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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 drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files...IEEE 1394 ports. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or...
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 drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files...IEEE 1394 ports. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or...
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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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...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. To determine which types...and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to transfer data between your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. For more information, see your computer and a device that the slot is ...
...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. To determine which types...and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to transfer data between your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. For more information, see your computer and a device that the slot is ...
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You could lose data. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (...slot Eject button To load a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the...
You could lose data. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (...slot Eject button To load a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up. 2 To access a file on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove 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 • 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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...4 If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a ...DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
...4 If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a ...DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
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... automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 40. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your ...
... automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 40. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your ...
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To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 37. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the front of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it 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 panel" on page 37. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the front of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it 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.
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... side panel" on page 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 "Replacing the side panel" on page 40. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on... tape to make it easier to your computer, then slide it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
... side panel" on page 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 "Replacing the side panel" on page 40. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on... tape to make it easier to your computer, then slide it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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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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...different disc. 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. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 64. • ...the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 77 www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 82. Add-in alphabetical order. Occasionally, discs are...
...different disc. 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. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 64. • ...the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 77 www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 82. Add-in alphabetical order. Occasionally, discs are...
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... the Internet to update the Program Guide. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your online... or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD...
... the Internet to update the Program Guide. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your online... or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD...
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... sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ... online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline,...
... sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ... online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline,...
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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...