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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably... (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Premium multimedia keyboard features 19 Elite multimedia keyboard features 20 Using the mouse 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably... (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Premium multimedia keyboard features 19 Elite multimedia keyboard features 20 Using the mouse 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 i
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... 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... for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
... 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... for your computer 58 Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
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...to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. 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...analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this drive to listen to turn the power on . Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Plug a microphone into this button to audio...
...to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. 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...analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this drive to listen to turn the power on . Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). You can also configure the power button to these jacks. 7 Plug a microphone into this button to audio...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (... camcorder) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack (Default). Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug your...
www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (... camcorder) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack (Default). Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in the online User Guide. Plug your...
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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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... label facing up . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using optical drives Features Your optical drive has the following basic components: Flip-down door Activity indicator Eject button Loading an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1 Press the eject button on the optical disc drive. Important When you want to play is facing up...
... label facing up . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using optical drives Features Your optical drive has the following basic components: Flip-down door Activity indicator Eject button Loading an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1 Press the eject button on the optical disc drive. Important When you want to play is facing up...
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.... Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.gateway.com Identifying optical drive types Your computer may contain one or more of the following drive types. this logo... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating... DVD+R discs. Press the drive's eject button, then Look on the front of the drive's disc tray for one of the following logos: If your optical drive has Your drive type Use your drive for...
.... Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.gateway.com Identifying optical drive types Your computer may contain one or more of the following drive types. this logo... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating... DVD+R discs. Press the drive's eject button, then Look on the front of the drive's disc tray for one of the following logos: If your optical drive has Your drive type Use your drive for...
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...If your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data ...-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer's CD drive. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical drive has this logo... You may not be played on a CD player or your computer. RECORDER Your drive type is... Playing discs ...
...If your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data ...-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer's CD drive. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical drive has this logo... You may not be played on a CD player or your computer. RECORDER Your drive type is... Playing discs ...
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www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create ...of high-definition video. For more data than a DVD. Playing an HD-DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your computer to ... program on an HD-DVD-compatible player or an HD-DVD drive-equipped computer. Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing HD-DVDs, see your online ...
www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create ...of high-definition video. For more data than a DVD. Playing an HD-DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your computer to ... program on an HD-DVD-compatible player or an HD-DVD drive-equipped computer. Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing HD-DVDs, see your online ...
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... for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can copy 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...
... for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can copy 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...
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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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.... Drive data cable Drive power cable 5 Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on page 35. To add replace an optical drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the two drive retention screws in "Removing the front bezel" on the new drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to be the same. 43 For the location of your original drive. 3 If you install...
.... Drive data cable Drive power cable 5 Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on page 35. To add replace an optical drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the two drive retention screws in "Removing the front bezel" on the new drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to be the same. 43 For the location of your original drive. 3 If you install...
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... your computer, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer performing at its best. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning your computer...
... your computer, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer performing at its best. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning your computer...
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... the center to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to choose updates for the purpose. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent updates and fixes to the edge, not around in a circle... product made especially for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your online User Guide. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe from frequent handling. Windows Update scans your computer. For information on your computer and provides you can also be controlled ...
... the center to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to choose updates for the purpose. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent updates and fixes to the edge, not around in a circle... product made especially for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your online User Guide. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe from frequent handling. Windows Update scans your computer. For information on your computer and provides you can also be controlled ...
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... up your files regularly to purchase one, you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to a writable optical disc (if you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard...
... up your files regularly to purchase one, you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to a writable optical disc (if you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard...
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... scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. ..." on your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc....
... scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. ..." on your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc....
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...sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. A DVD movie will not play , the disc's regional code and your computer. ...title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 74 For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on and that the cables are turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. • If you...
...sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. A DVD movie will not play , the disc's regional code and your computer. ...title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 74 For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on and that the cables are turned up. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. • If you...
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... mouse port works. Try a different mouse pad. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 For more information about setting up a network in...
... mouse port works. Try a different mouse pad. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to your company network Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 90 For more information about setting up a network in...
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... cleaning 61 copying 27 inserting 24 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...
... cleaning 61 copying 27 inserting 24 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...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files ...backing up files 66 CD 25 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting 65 diskette 29 DVD 25 optical 24 recordable CD 25 recordable DVD 25 troubleshooting 73, 75, 76, 79 DSL modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85...drive 25 inserting 24 playing 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73, 76 DVD drive adding 43 identifying 25 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet ...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files ...backing up files 66 CD 25 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting 65 diskette 29 DVD 25 optical 24 recordable CD 25 recordable DVD 25 troubleshooting 73, 75, 76, 79 DSL modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85...drive 25 inserting 24 playing 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73, 76 DVD drive adding 43 identifying 25 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73, 76 E editing buttons 19, 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 64 Ethernet ...