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...port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround ...Connect the monitor (depending on your system from image shown. After setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help while setting up your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the ...
...port Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround ...Connect the monitor (depending on your system from image shown. After setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help while setting up your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the ...
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... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
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... thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power ...
... thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power ...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack ...Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this screw before opening the case. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connect this jack. This jack is user configurable for digital sound....
www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack ...Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this screw before opening the case. Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connect this jack. This jack is user configurable for digital sound....
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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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... permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them....a bare metal surface on the cards. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. The components inside of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning ...
... permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them....a bare metal surface on the cards. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. The components inside of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning ...
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www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge of the side panel. (These ... toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 To remove the side panel...
www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge of the side panel. (These ... toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 To remove the side panel...
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www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into place. 37 Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the computer.
www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into place. 37 Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the right side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the computer.
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www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it on a ... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory...
www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it on a ... a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory...
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... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
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www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Replacing the ... drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your system" on... Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 93. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the ...
www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Replacing the ... drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your system" on... Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 93. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the ...
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Caution Any custom BIOS settings you remove the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The main menu of the socket. 53 Battery release ... illustration below. All settings will return to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. www.gateway.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer on the system board and note its side.
Caution Any custom BIOS settings you remove the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The main menu of the socket. 53 Battery release ... illustration below. All settings will return to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. www.gateway.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer on the system board and note its side.
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... new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the 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 panel" on page 37. 55 www.gateway.com...
... new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the 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 panel" on page 37. 55 www.gateway.com...
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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. 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
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...your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on top of it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to extreme temperature changes. The case, although strong, is not made to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. Magnetic fields can lead to permanent damage...liquid can melt or warp in expensive repairs 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 either extreme is not covered by your warranty...
...your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on top of it in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to extreme temperature changes. The case, although strong, is not made to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. Magnetic fields can lead to permanent damage...liquid can melt or warp in expensive repairs 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 either extreme is not covered by your warranty...
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... want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from...
... want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from...
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... you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on page 34. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click... computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
... you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on page 34. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click... computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
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www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers have lights that the ...to the computers, make sure that all computers are plugged into the Ethernet jack on page 34. For more information, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and... network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer case, see the documentation that came with your computer.
www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers have lights that the ...to the computers, make sure that all computers are plugged into the Ethernet jack on page 34. For more information, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and... network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer case, see the documentation that came with your computer.
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... Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you like to do not come with your computer, you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. You...
... Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you like to do not come with your computer, you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. You...
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... Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore...
... Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore...