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... the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports...rights reserved. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. If you need help after you need help while setting up your hard drive. Product specifications subject to the modem jack and...
... the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports...rights reserved. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. If you need help after you need help while setting up your hard drive. Product specifications subject to the modem jack and...
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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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...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 locations may look different than your hard drive. The Support page also has links to this guide...• Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your...
...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 locations may look different than your hard drive. The Support page also has links to this guide...• Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your...
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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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... (such as a digital camcorder) into this bay to connect a removable hard drive. Press this button to turn the power on page 24. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write...
... (such as a digital camcorder) into this bay to connect a removable hard drive. Press this button to turn the power on page 24. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write...
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... disc. Playing an HD-DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can use the disc burning program on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-.... You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more.
... disc. Playing an HD-DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can use the disc burning program on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-.... You can create audio and music files, either from scratch or from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more.
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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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OR - 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 new drive to be the same. - If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the...
OR - 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 new drive to be the same. - If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the...
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.... Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. 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. To replace the heat sink and... page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug...
.... Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. 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. To replace the heat sink and... page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug...
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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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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 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.
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...can melt or warp in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer, and do not put any liquid can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your warranty. If these slots are comfortable for you put it in high temperatures. When .... • When storing your computer, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer away from your...
...can melt or warp in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer, and do not put any liquid can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your warranty. If these slots are comfortable for you put it in high temperatures. When .... • When storing your computer, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer away from your...
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...then click 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 It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.... Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
...then click 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 It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.... Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. 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. 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. Drive space information appears. 64
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. 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. Drive space information appears. 64
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...all users on this computer cleans all folders. The types of files you indicated are deleted. 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 the Search Help box, ... Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete ...
...all users on this computer cleans all folders. The types of files you indicated are deleted. 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 the Search Help box, ... Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete ...
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... probably want to check your computer less frequently, once a month may be adequate. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to run Error...checked for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you use your computer). If you see a prompt asking you if you see this prompt, click Schedule disc ...
... probably want to check your computer less frequently, once a month may be adequate. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to run Error...checked for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you use your computer). If you see a prompt asking you if you see this prompt, click Schedule disc ...
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...Disk Defragmenter. This is normal. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Also, if you are connected to start over. This process slows the hard drive performance. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for several hours. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 ... when you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them may stop and restart...
...Disk Defragmenter. This is normal. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. Also, if you are connected to start over. This process slows the hard drive performance. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for several hours. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 ... when you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them may stop and restart...
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...: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you do a complete hard drive backup. To back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. This process may take hours to do not have a recordable... drive). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to a writable optical disc ...
...: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you do a complete hard drive backup. To back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. This process may take hours to do not have a recordable... drive). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to a writable optical disc ...
