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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 31 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 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 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 31 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 ... Modem (cable or DSL 77 Modem (dial-up 78 Networking 80 Power 81 Display 81 Printing 82 Optical discs 83 Memory card reader 84 Mouse 84 Keyboard 85 Files 85 Memory 87 Audio 88 Passwords 88 Expansion cards 89 Media Center 89 Checking for device problems 91 Recovering your system 92 Creating...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 ... Modem (cable or DSL 77 Modem (dial-up 78 Networking 80 Power 81 Display 81 Printing 82 Optical discs 83 Memory card reader 84 Mouse 84 Keyboard 85 Files 85 Memory 87 Audio 88 Passwords 88 Expansion cards 89 Media Center 89 Checking for device problems 91 Recovering your system 92 Creating...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port 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 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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... connect a removable hard drive. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. Plug ...a microphone into the memory card reader. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this bay to these ports. This drive may ...
... connect a removable hard drive. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. Plug ...a microphone into the memory card reader. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this bay to these ports. This drive may ...
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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 • 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 • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card...
... example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card...
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...adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. ...(Volume) on page 19. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. The volume control slider opens. 29 To adjust the volume from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to ...
...adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. ...(Volume) on page 19. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. The volume control slider opens. 29 To adjust the volume from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to ...
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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 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 towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on ...its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...
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 towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on ...its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...
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... is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module 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 38. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn ...
... is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module 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 38. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn ...
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... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 36. Screws 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary... 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.
... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 36. Screws 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary... 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.
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... 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 41. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
... 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 41. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
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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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...when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide" on page 90. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 86. See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Memory error" message" on page 85. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on... page 88. 75 See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to browse the Internet" on page 76. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient ...
...when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide" on page 90. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 86. See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Memory error" message" on page 85. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on... page 88. 75 See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to browse the Internet" on page 76. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient ...
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..., see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. 83 For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...is clean and free from large scratches. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before ...
..., see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. 83 For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...is clean and free from large scratches. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 62. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before ...
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... driver. Make sure that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. Restart your drive's regional code. The Blu-ray regional code for North and... clean and free of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 91. • Your computer may be using the Remove Hardware icon in the...
... driver. Make sure that the mouse port works. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. Play only discs with a clean, damp cloth. Restart your drive's regional code. The Blu-ray regional code for North and... clean and free of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 91. • Your computer may be using the Remove Hardware icon in the...
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...Tool, then press ENTER. Your drive is being used. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the ... about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for file and...
...Tool, then press ENTER. Your drive is being used. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the ... about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for file and...
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For more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on , and check the speaker connections. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. ... sure that your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the volume controls are configured correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are trying to your computer. See your speakers' user guide for more...
For more memory to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on , and check the speaker connections. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. ... sure that your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the volume controls are configured correctly. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are trying to your computer. See your speakers' user guide for more...
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 77 Caps Lock indicator 20, 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 89 troubleshooting expansion 89 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 77 Caps Lock indicator 20, 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 89 troubleshooting expansion 89 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 83 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 83 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3, 100 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 83 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 83 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3, 100 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse...