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... GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... All other countries. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone...vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To Model and serial number Gateway help and information about using your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. WARNING:...
... GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... All other countries. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone...vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To Model and serial number Gateway help and information about using your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. WARNING:...
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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 ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 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...
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 ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 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...
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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 ... 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 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
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 ... 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 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 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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...Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or... games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . 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 button to turn the power on or ...
...Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or... games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . 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 button to turn the power on or ...
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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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... the face plate of your online User Guide. For more information, see your data. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can copy optical ...PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. Each...
... the face plate of your online User Guide. For more information, see your data. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Copying optical discs You can copy optical ...PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. Each...
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...diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart ...the computer to re-enable the memory card reader. Double-click the diskette ...
...diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Also, remove the memory card from the reader before you will have to restart ...the computer to re-enable the memory card reader. Double-click the diskette ...
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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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...are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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 bank. 41 To avoid...
...are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - 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 bank. 41 To avoid...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. The tabs on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-.... 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in 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 amount of the...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. The tabs on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-.... 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in 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 amount of the...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 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. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 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.
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... data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key.
... data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key.
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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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... up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 78. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Occasionally, discs are listed in alphabetical order. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive ...Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the...
... up, then try again. • Try a different disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 78. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Occasionally, discs are listed in alphabetical order. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive ...Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the...
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... message • Close all programs, then restart your card reader will be connected to the Internet to inspect your system memory. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at least Windows XP with Service ... connected to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to the computer. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your online User Guide. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 85...
... message • Close all programs, then restart your card reader will be connected to the Internet to inspect your system memory. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at least Windows XP with Service ... connected to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to the computer. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your online User Guide. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 85...
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... click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have been printed before sending additional...ENTER. 92 You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the ...
... click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have been printed before sending additional...ENTER. 92 You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that the ...
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 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 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 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 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 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 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 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 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...