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... 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 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the... 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 ...Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
... 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 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the... 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 ...Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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... found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating...
... found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating...
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www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the ..., or use your computer in your computer desk and chair When you use the keyboard and touchpad. Do not use a footrest to focus on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of the computer...
www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the ..., or use your computer in your computer desk and chair When you use the keyboard and touchpad. Do not use a footrest to focus on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of the computer...
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...-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your drive for... RECORDER Your drive type is... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD ...discs. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your online User Guide. 26 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to ...
...-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your drive for... RECORDER Your drive type is... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD ...discs. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your online User Guide. 26 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to ...
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... jacks for your speaker setup. You use the audio jacks for more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek ...Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. ...
... jacks for your speaker setup. You use the audio jacks for more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek ...Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. ...
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... on page 93. 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 case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage.... Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat...
... on page 93. 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 case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage.... Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat...
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Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Moving from your old computer... and e-mail settings) from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to complete the transfer. To move your old ...
Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Moving from your old computer... and e-mail settings) from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to complete the transfer. To move your old ...
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...installed. 85 Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway...when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and ...
...installed. 85 Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway...when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and ...
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... press ENTER. 92 To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is full"... an online/offline button that the printer is online. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer....
... press ENTER. 92 To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is full"... an online/offline button that the printer is online. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer....
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...• To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 ... drivers. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you ...
...• To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 ... drivers. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you ...
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... this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and...
... this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and...
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... using recovery discs" on page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 97 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using...
... using recovery discs" on page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 97 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using...
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The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In ...Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically ...
The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In ...Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically ...
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... up now. 102 The System Properties dialog box opens to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. The restore point is called a factory recovery. Recovering your system to its factory condition. Caution A complete factory... recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. If you may need to recover its hard drive to...
... up now. 102 The System Properties dialog box opens to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. The restore point is called a factory recovery. Recovering your system to its factory condition. Caution A complete factory... recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. If you may need to recover its hard drive to...
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... the user account's password (if any important files you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. ...4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to c:\backup. - Important Before your personal files will delete everything on your hard drive and re-install...
... the user account's password (if any important files you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. ...4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to c:\backup. - Important Before your personal files will delete everything on your hard drive and re-install...
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...Step 8, you must recover your original hard drive, you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely... you have not already done so). Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of your...
...Step 8, you must recover your original hard drive, you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely... you have not already done so). Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. A list of your...
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...using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is nearby ...plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site ...
...using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is nearby ...plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site ...
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www.gateway.com K keyboard buttons 19, 20 cleaning 60 features 19, 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 ... 21 editing 19, 21 function 19, 21 Internet 19, 21 mouse 22 navigation 19, 21 numeric 20, 21 sleep 21 Windows 20, 21 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 LCD panel cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 lights...suggested schedule 58 using Task Scheduler 67 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 40 installing 40 replacing 40 troubleshooting 84 memory card reader 7 inserting card 28 locating 6 memory card types supported 28 removing...
www.gateway.com K keyboard buttons 19, 20 cleaning 60 features 19, 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 ... 21 editing 19, 21 function 19, 21 Internet 19, 21 mouse 22 navigation 19, 21 numeric 20, 21 sleep 21 Windows 20, 21 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 serial number 3 LCD panel cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 lights...suggested schedule 58 using Task Scheduler 67 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 40 installing 40 replacing 40 troubleshooting 84 memory card reader 7 inserting card 28 locating 6 memory card types supported 28 removing...
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..., 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 94 drivers 94, 97 programs 94, 97 software 94, 97 using 97 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93..., 94 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removable hard drive 7 removing files and folders 64 resetting computer 18...
..., 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 94 drivers 94, 97 programs 94, 97 software 94, 97 using 97 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93..., 94 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removable hard drive 7 removing files and folders 64 resetting computer 18...