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...after you need help while setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. You can connect your hard drive. To Model and serial number Gateway help make setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up ... on using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. WARNING: To protect your computer. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone...
...after you need help while setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. You can connect your hard drive. To Model and serial number Gateway help make setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up ... on using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. WARNING: To protect your computer. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone...
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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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..., your User Guide has been included on your computer's label. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional...
..., your User Guide has been included on your computer's label. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional...
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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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...pink. This jack is color-coded green. 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. For more information about your video camera to ... device into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 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 listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode....
...pink. This jack is color-coded green. 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. For more information about your video camera to ... device into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 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 listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode....
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... or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can also create video files from music CDs. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-capacity optical disc that can be played on an HD-DVD-compatible player or an.... For more . Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is similar to your online User Guide. For more information about playing DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. 27...
... or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your online User Guide. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can also create video files from music CDs. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-capacity optical disc that can be played on an HD-DVD-compatible player or an.... For more . Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is similar to your online User Guide. For more information about playing DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. 27...
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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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Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 OR - If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you are adding a new...
Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 OR - If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you are adding a new...
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...replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on its side. www.gateway.com 9...Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. For more stability, place your computer 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 inside of the case, then slide the cage into the...
...replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on its side. www.gateway.com 9...Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. For more stability, place your computer 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 inside of the case, then slide the cage into the...
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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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Damage due to either extreme is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on top of ... you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your warranty. The case, although strong, is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the...
Damage due to either extreme is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on top of ... you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your warranty. The case, although strong, is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the...
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...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. It automatically gathers information... about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue...
...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. It automatically gathers information... about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue...
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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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...all folders. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. 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...unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK.
...all folders. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. 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...unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK.
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...program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 If you use your hard drive for errors. Also use them. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. If you want to run ...Error-checking once a week. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you see a prompt asking you if you try to check your computer less...
...program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 If you use your hard drive for errors. Also use them. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. If you want to run ...Error-checking once a week. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you see a prompt asking you if you try to check your computer less...
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... the defragmentation process and cause it is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Type checking for several hours. This process slows the hard drive performance. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. While Disk Defragmenter is normal.
... the defragmentation process and cause it is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Type checking for several hours. This process slows the hard drive performance. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. While Disk Defragmenter is normal.
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...and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you have a high-capacity backup device and you want to purchase one, you do a complete hard drive backup. If you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To back up your files regularly to ...complete, depending on the hard drive. This process may take hours to a writable optical disc (if you ...
...and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you have a high-capacity backup device and you want to purchase one, you do a complete hard drive backup. If you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To back up your files regularly to ...complete, depending on the hard drive. This process may take hours to a writable optical disc (if you ...