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...use a Customer Care information surge protector. Icons and color coding help make setting up your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power ... computer, then plug it . Follow the instructions that has been included on using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. WARNING: To protect your computer. After setting up your computer's USB ports. All other countries. ...
...use a Customer Care information surge protector. Icons and color coding help make setting up your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power ... computer, then plug it . Follow the instructions that has been included on using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. WARNING: To protect your computer. After setting up your computer's USB ports. All other countries. ...
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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 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 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 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 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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... a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . 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 jack. Diskette or removable...
... a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . 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 jack. Diskette or removable...
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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, examine the face plate of your online User Guide. 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can...from a digital camera 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 your data...
... card, examine the face plate of your online User Guide. 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can...from a digital camera 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 your data...
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..., or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click the...
..., or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click 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 33
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 33
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... are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs... away from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a ...
... are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs... away from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a ...
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... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. 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 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on ...
... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. 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 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on ...
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... from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...
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..., noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your computer. 54 The main menu...
..., noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your computer. 54 The main menu...
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... 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...
... 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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..., see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again...
..., see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again...
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... re-installed. 85 Reboot your computer, and your online User Guide. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. 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. Memory Help For more...
... re-installed. 85 Reboot your computer, and your online User Guide. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. 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. Memory Help For more...
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.... See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check ...the printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
.... See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check ...the printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 51 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 51 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 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 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 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 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...