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...during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. All other countries. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD ... After setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Note: If you ...
...during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. All other countries. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD ... After setting up your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Note: If you ...
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Contents Creating discs 28 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 29 Using a memory card 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 32 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing...
Contents Creating discs 28 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 29 Using a memory card 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 32 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 39 Replacing the front bezel 39 Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 66 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 ... 82 DVD drives 82 Ethernet 83 Expansion cards 84 File management 84 Floppy drive 84 Hard drive 85 Internet 85 Keyboard 87 Media Center 87 Memory 91 Memory card reader 91 Modem (cable or DSL 91 Modem (dial-up 92 Monitor 95 Mouse 95 Networks 96 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 66 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 ... 82 DVD drives 82 Ethernet 83 Expansion cards 84 File management 84 Floppy drive 84 Hard drive 85 Internet 85 Keyboard 87 Media Center 87 Memory 91 Memory card reader 91 Modem (cable or DSL 91 Modem (dial-up 92 Monitor 95 Mouse 95 Networks 96 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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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. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on ..., watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 25. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Use this jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD...
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. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on ..., watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 25. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Use this jack. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD...
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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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... program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to make backups of your data. You can use the memory card reader to your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can also create video files from music CDs. You can create audio and music files, either from scratch... information, see your online User Guide. For more information, see your online User Guide. Creating audio and video files You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses...
... program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to make backups of your data. You can use the memory card reader to your online User Guide. Using the memory card reader You can also create video files from music CDs. You can create audio and music files, either from scratch... information, see your online User Guide. For more information, see your online User Guide. Creating audio and video files You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses...
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... example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. You could damage the card reader. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is empty, or you turn off the...
... example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. You could damage the card reader. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is empty, or you turn off 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 • Replacing the system battery • 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 board 35
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • 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 board 35
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... in "Removing the side panel" on page 37. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. Press here 4 If 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 your system board. To avoid scratching the case, ...
... in "Removing the side panel" on page 37. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. Press here 4 If 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 your system board. To avoid scratching the case, ...
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... on your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in...
... on your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in...
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To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 37. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 47
To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 37. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 47
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... and out of your computer, then slide it into the case with the screws. 57 www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following...cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 43. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in the case, then secure it out of the case. 8 Align the ...new system board on the screw holes in "Installing memory" on page 53. 3 Remove all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations...
... and out of your computer, then slide it into the case with the screws. 57 www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following...cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 43. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in the case, then secure it out of the case. 8 Align the ...new system board on the screw holes in "Installing memory" on page 53. 3 Remove all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations...
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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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... instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 79 You may 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 listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 84. To identify your computer...
... instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 79 You may 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 listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 84. To identify your computer...
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...gateway.com Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your card reader will be re-installed. Reboot your computer, and your system memory. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. To run the Memory... Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory ...
...gateway.com Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your card reader will be re-installed. Reboot your computer, and your system memory. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. To run the Memory... Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory ...
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... getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the printer ... phrase sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at...
... getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the printer ... phrase sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at...
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... 10 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 91 Caps Lock indicator 20, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 53 inserting memory card 29 installing memory card 29 removing memory card 29 replacing expansion 53 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 84 troubleshooting Ethernet 83 troubleshooting expansion 84 troubleshooting...
... 10 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 91 Caps Lock indicator 20, 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 53 inserting memory card 29 installing memory card 29 removing memory card 29 replacing expansion 53 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 84 troubleshooting Ethernet 83 troubleshooting expansion 84 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 28 troubleshooting 79 CD drive adding 45 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 45 See also optical drive troubleshooting 79 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 64 case 62 CD 64 computer screen 63 DVD 64 keyboard 63 LCD panel 63 mouse 63...
... playing audio 26 recording 28 troubleshooting 79 CD drive adding 45 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 45 See also optical drive troubleshooting 79 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 64 case 62 CD 64 computer screen 63 DVD 64 keyboard 63 LCD panel 63 mouse 63...
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www.gateway.com Sales 113 Warranty 113 D default printer setting 97 defragmenting hard drive 69 deleting files and folders 67 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 95 ... properties 92 troubleshooting 92 troubleshooting connection speed 93 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 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 81 diskette drive 7 identifying 30 troubleshooting 81 using 30 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Sales 113 Warranty 113 D default printer setting 97 defragmenting hard drive 69 deleting files and folders 67 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 95 ... properties 92 troubleshooting 92 troubleshooting connection speed 93 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 67 Disk Defragmenter 69 diskette troubleshooting 81 diskette drive 7 identifying 30 troubleshooting 81 using 30 display cleaning 63 troubleshooting...