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...moved to this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug the other areas of the cable into this optional ...jack. www.gateway.com 13 Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack...
...moved to this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug the other areas of the cable into this optional ...jack. www.gateway.com 13 Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack...
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...a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up your computer from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your existing hard drive with a larger drive. A UPS uses a battery ... you want to you probably need to back up files, then removing them from power surges. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your entire system, you computer. Single layer writable DVDs can store...
...a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up your computer from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your existing hard drive with a larger drive. A UPS uses a battery ... you want to you probably need to back up files, then removing them from power surges. www.gateway.com 17 Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your entire system, you computer. Single layer writable DVDs can store...
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...computer for your location is set correctly for your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. The power supply should be moved to your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add...this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. Protect your computer to set at 60 Hz. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 22 www.gateway.com The voltage selection for an extended period of your computer by connecting them from reaching your computer. In...
...computer for your location is set correctly for your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. The power supply should be moved to your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add...this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. Protect your computer to set at 60 Hz. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 22 www.gateway.com The voltage selection for an extended period of your computer by connecting them from reaching your computer. In...
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...it up your computer When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click... in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets...
...it up your computer When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click... in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets...
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.... Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...exposure to use them. Before opening the case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 50 www.gateway.com Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer ...
.... Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...exposure to use them. Before opening the case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 50 www.gateway.com Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer ...
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... installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow...
... installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow...
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... using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at ... that your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 78 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with ...
... using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at ... that your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 78 www.gateway.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with ...
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... connection speed 66 turning off computer 11, 24, 25 turning on computer 11, 23 tutoring fee-based 80 TV out (S-Video out) jack 13 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 17, 22 updating device drivers 3 updating Windows 42 UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32 V video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13... Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet ...
... connection speed 66 turning off computer 11, 24, 25 turning on computer 11, 23 tutoring fee-based 80 TV out (S-Video out) jack 13 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 17, 22 updating device drivers 3 updating Windows 42 UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32 V video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13... Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet ...
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Hardware Features 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Maintenance Basics 13 Preventing static electricity discharge 14 Opening... the memory card reader 20 Adding or replacing a hard drive 21 Replacing the front fan 25 Replacing the rear fan 26 Replacing the power supply 27 Replacing the heat sink and processor 28 Replacing the I/O board 30 Adding or replacing an expansion card 31 Replacing the system board...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Hardware Features 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Maintenance Basics 13 Preventing static electricity discharge 14 Opening... the memory card reader 20 Adding or replacing a hard drive 21 Replacing the front fan 25 Replacing the rear fan 26 Replacing the power supply 27 Replacing the heat sink and processor 28 Replacing the I/O board 30 Adding or replacing an expansion card 31 Replacing the system board...
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... (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into these screws before opening the case. S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Telephone (PHONE) ... is operating in the United States. For information on configuring this switch is user configurable for the correct power available. For more information, see your computer (Default). The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is in : Plug an external audio input source (such as...
... (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into these screws before opening the case. S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Telephone (PHONE) ... is operating in the United States. For information on configuring this switch is user configurable for the correct power available. For more information, see your computer (Default). The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is in : Plug an external audio input source (such as...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Basics • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD 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 board 13
CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Basics • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD 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 board 13
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... discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. The components inside of the power supply. To remove the side panel: 1 Follow...
... discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. The components inside of the power supply. To remove the side panel: 1 Follow...
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...gateway.com Replacing the power supply Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Disconnect the power supply...then pull it down and remove it. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to replace the power supply. Screws 4 Slide the power supply away from Step 2. 7 Replace the side panel by following ...
...gateway.com Replacing the power supply Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Disconnect the power supply...then pull it down and remove it. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to replace the power supply. Screws 4 Slide the power supply away from Step 2. 7 Replace the side panel by following ...
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... the screw holes in the case, then secure it . 12 Remove the seven system board screws. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 10 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to Step 21. 34 Screws Screws 13 Lift the system board up and out of your computer, then pull it down...
... the screw holes in the case, then secure it . 12 Remove the seven system board screws. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 10 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to Step 21. 34 Screws Screws 13 Lift the system board up and out of your computer, then pull it down...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the system board 16 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink and place it to the system board. 21 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 22 ...Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9. 23 Install the memory you removed previously. 24...
www.gateway.com Replacing the system board 16 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink and place it to the system board. 21 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 22 ...Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9. 23 Install the memory you removed previously. 24...
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... 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume 40... 7 TV out (S-Video out) jack 10 U USB port 7, 11 V video S-Video out jack 10 VGA port 11 voltage switch 10 W Windows Product Key Code 3 www.gateway.com Z Zip drive port 11
... 10 USB port 7, 11 N network jack 10 O opening computer case 14 front bezel 15 P parallel port 10 ports See connections power button 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 Standby/Resume 7 power button 7 power supply replacing 27 printer parallel port 10 USB port 7, 11 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 10 46 R RAID 38 creating a volume 40... 7 TV out (S-Video out) jack 10 U USB port 7, 11 V video S-Video out jack 10 VGA port 11 voltage switch 10 W Windows Product Key Code 3 www.gateway.com Z Zip drive port 11