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... Web site at www.support.gateway.com. If you need help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. WARNING: To protect your hard drive. Note: If you have a wireless...
... Web site at www.support.gateway.com. If you need help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. WARNING: To protect your hard drive. Note: If you have a wireless...
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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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...Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look ...8226; Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of Gateway computer. 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 ...
...Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look ...8226; Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of Gateway computer. 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 ...
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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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... into these ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, ...drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. 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...
... into these ports. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, ...drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. 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...
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www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. DVDs can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your ...online User Guide. For more information, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more data than a DVD. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can be played ...
www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. DVDs can hold 30 GB of files, about 14 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your ...online User Guide. For more information, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more data than a DVD. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can be played ...
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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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... thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the...
... thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the...
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... power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 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 case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then... plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install ...
... power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 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 case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then... plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install ...
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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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... become brittle and easy to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer away from your computer, and do not put it . As a general rule, your ... damage to break in cold temperatures and can result in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer.
... become brittle and easy to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer away from your computer, and do not put it . As a general rule, your ... damage to break in cold temperatures and can result in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer.
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... up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically...
... up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically...
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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. 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
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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 Cleanup. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Type ... of files you want to free hard drive space. 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...
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 Cleanup. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Type ... of files you want to free hard drive space. 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...
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... you if you restart your computer several minutes. If you probably want to check your hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is being used. Also use Error-checking if you use your computer). This process may...and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the...
... you if you restart your computer several minutes. If you probably want to check your hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is being used. Also use Error-checking if you use your computer). This process may...and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the...
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... ENTER. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides...
... ENTER. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides...
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... removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. You should back up your files...
... removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. You should back up your files...