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...you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with the device. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such...the audio cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port ...
...you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with the device. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such...the audio cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port ...
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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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... jack is color-coded green. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. 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 jack. For more information about your video camera ... mode. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive.
... jack is color-coded green. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 24. 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 jack. For more information about your video camera ... mode. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive.
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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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... a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the reader. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of your card reader and the slots to transfer data between your computer. For more information, see your online...
... a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the reader. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of your card reader and the slots to transfer data between your computer. For more information, see your online...
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... to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on ...all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. Double-click the drive letter ...
... to restart the computer to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is off the computer. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on ...all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. Double-click the drive letter ...
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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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... other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer on its side. OR If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. 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...
... other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer on its side. OR If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. 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...
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...the new DIMM with the notches on 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. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer,... then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in...
...the new DIMM with the notches on 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. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer,... then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in...
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... the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover... 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.
... the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover... 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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... the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer. 54 The main menu of your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. Replacing the system board... side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
... the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer. 54 The main menu of your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. Replacing the system board... side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... 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...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... 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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... holding F2 while your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78.
... holding F2 while your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 78.
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... a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS...
... a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS...
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You see a "Printer is online. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have ...an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. •...
You see a "Printer is online. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have ...an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. •...
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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...