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... 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on the monitor and computer. After...and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on using your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Icons and color coding help make setting up your ...
... 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that has been included on the monitor and computer. After...and keyboard If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on using your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Icons and color coding help make setting up your ...
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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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... in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the... your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive.
... in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the... your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive.
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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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...is turned on or off. Use this button to turn the power on . This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left...jacks. 7 This jack is color-coded pink. 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 IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices...
...is turned on or off. Use this button to turn the power on . This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left...jacks. 7 This jack is color-coded pink. 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 IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices...
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... Discs can be played on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information,...your online User Guide. 27 For more data than a DVD. A dual-layer HD-DVD can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. HD-...DVDs can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. Creating discs Recording to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar ...
... Discs can be played on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information,...your online User Guide. 27 For more data than a DVD. A dual-layer HD-DVD can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. HD-...DVDs can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. Creating discs Recording to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar ...
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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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... the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive...
... the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive...
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... 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. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the ... fan cable from the system board. 49 For more stability, place your computer on its side. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect...
... 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. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the ... fan cable from the system board. 49 For more stability, place your computer on its side. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect...
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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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... or warp in cold temperatures and can lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and ... fields can result in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your computer for you put any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to support extra weight. • When transporting your warranty. When spilled onto computer...
... or warp in cold temperatures and can lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and ... fields can result in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your computer for you put any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to support extra weight. • When transporting your warranty. When spilled onto computer...
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... a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. 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. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix:... BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
... a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. 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. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix:... BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
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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. Drive space information appears. 64 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.
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. 64 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.
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...The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of the options: • My files only cleans only the ... Start, then click Help and Support. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk ...user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to ...
...The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of the options: • My files only cleans only the ... Start, then click Help and Support. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk ...user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to ...
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... take several hours every day, you want to check for errors. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Also use... prompt asking you if you want to check your computer). This process may be adequate. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, you restart your hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you probably want to...
... take several hours every day, you want to check for errors. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Also use... prompt asking you if you want to check your computer). This process may be adequate. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, you restart your hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you probably want to...
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... Defragmenter is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in the... to start over. In order for the pieces of the drive being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Also, if you will not need the computer for several hours. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your computer to complete (depending on the...
... Defragmenter is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in the... to start over. In order for the pieces of the drive being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Also, if you will not need the computer for several hours. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your computer to complete (depending on the...
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...For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. To back up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 68 If you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. It also protects you ...want to back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the...
...For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. To back up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 68 If you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. It also protects you ...want to back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the...