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... (RJ45) cable to the computer, then plug it . WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on your model) If available, connect to ...'s USB ports. If you complete the Windows setup. After setting up your hard drive. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. For help after you need help make setting up your computer as ...
... (RJ45) cable to the computer, then plug it . WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on your model) If available, connect to ...'s USB ports. If you complete the Windows setup. After setting up your hard drive. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. For help after you need help make setting up your computer as ...
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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 Your Computer 33 ...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 an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery...
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 Your Computer 33 ...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 an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery...
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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 Defragmenting the hard drive 65 Backing up files 66 Scheduling maintenance tasks 67 Moving from your old computer 68 Transferring files and settings... steps 72 Troubleshooting 73 Add-in cards 73 Audio 73 CD or DVD drives 73 Diskette drive 75 Display 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 ...
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 Defragmenting the hard drive 65 Backing up files 66 Scheduling maintenance tasks 67 Moving from your old computer 68 Transferring files and settings... steps 72 Troubleshooting 73 Add-in cards 73 Audio 73 CD or DVD drives 73 Diskette drive 75 Display 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 ...
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...Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your...includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and...
...Guide has been included on your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your...includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and...
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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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...card reader. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . For more information about your video camera to these jacks. 7 Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator ...recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. 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. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
...card reader. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . For more information about your video camera to these jacks. 7 Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator ...recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. 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. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
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... HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can use the disc burning program on your online User Guide. 27 You can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. Blu-ray Discs can store much more ...Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of high-definition video. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. A dual-layer HD-DVD can ...
... HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can use the disc burning program on your online User Guide. 27 You can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. Blu-ray Discs can store much more ...Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of high-definition video. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. A dual-layer HD-DVD can ...
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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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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 3 Disconnect the hard drive cage fan cable from the system board. 47
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 3 Disconnect the hard drive cage fan cable from the system board. 47
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... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are adding a new drive, set the jumper on the old drive and set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. 8 Slide the new hard drive into the cage...
... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are adding a new drive, set the jumper on the old drive and set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. 8 Slide the new hard drive into the cage...
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...page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then ...plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. If you are replacing a drive, use your system" on its side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs ...
...page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then ...plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. If you are replacing a drive, use your system" on its side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs ...
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CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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...materials. • Keep your computer away from your computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your warranty. If these slots are comfortable for you put any liquid ...drive indicator is not covered by your computer to extreme temperature changes. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can melt or warp in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 www.gateway...
...materials. • Keep your computer away from your computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your warranty. If these slots are comfortable for you put any liquid ...drive indicator is not covered by your computer to extreme temperature changes. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can melt or warp in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 www.gateway...
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... files, and back up files. 63 It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can...
... files, and back up files. 63 It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can...
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The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64
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...opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs,... Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files,...
...opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs,... Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files,...
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... then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is being used. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems...if you probably want to check your computer several minutes. If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Also use your hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may take several hours...
... then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is being used. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems...if you probably want to check your computer several minutes. If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Also use your hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may take several hours...
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... of the drive. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Also, if you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 ...file, Windows must search for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for several hours. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Network communication may take hours to a network, log off before ...
... of the drive. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Also, if you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 ...file, Windows must search for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for several hours. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Network communication may take hours to a network, log off before ...
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...then click Run a file backup now. 68 It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. If you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc ...(if you have a high-capacity backup device and you want to purchase one, you do a complete hard drive backup. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now...
...then click Run a file backup now. 68 It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. If you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc ...(if you have a high-capacity backup device and you want to purchase one, you do a complete hard drive backup. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now...