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... 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 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 ... 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 an expansion ...
... 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 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 ... 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 an expansion ...
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...(such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB...or headphones into the memory card reader. 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. You can also configure the power button ...
...(such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB...or headphones into the memory card reader. 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. You can also configure the power button ...
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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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For more stability, place your system" on its side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots 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 a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable ... replace the heat sink. To avoid scratching the case, place it on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
For more stability, place your system" on its side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots 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 a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable ... replace the heat sink. To avoid scratching the case, place it on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
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... Easy Transfer. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to your new computer, install those programs on the computers. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must manually... If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive.
... Easy Transfer. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to your new computer, install those programs on the computers. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must manually... If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive.
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...help. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are connected. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that ...damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that it is not full. • If an error...
...help. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are connected. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that ...damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that it is not full. • If an error...
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...you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from ...or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. If ...
...you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from ...or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. If ...
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...you have a recordable disc drive to perform 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. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. The What would you ...computer must have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set ...
...you have a recordable disc drive to perform 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. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. The What would you ...computer must have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set ...
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... 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 Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
... 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 Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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...condition. If you may need to recover its hard drive to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. 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...
...condition. If you may need to recover its hard drive to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. 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...
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... box to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your personal files will delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com To delete everything on your...
... box to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your personal files will delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com To delete everything on your...
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...to reinstall any software that was not pre-installed on or restart your computer. 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 97. 104 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have not already done so). ...To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your personal files, and create a set of your computer...
...to reinstall any software that was not pre-installed on or restart your computer. 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 97. 104 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have not already done so). ...To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your personal files, and create a set of your computer...
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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 ... 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 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging... 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up files 66 CD 25 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting ...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up ... 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 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging... 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up files 66 CD 25 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting ...
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... 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
... 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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www.gateway.com K keyboard buttons 19, 20 cleaning 60 features 19, 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 USB...line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 66 BigFix 62 checking for drive errors 64 checking hard drive space 62 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 61 cleaning computer display 60 cleaning computer screen 60 cleaning DVD ... 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 USB...line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 66 BigFix 62 checking for drive errors 64 checking hard drive space 62 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 61 cleaning computer display 60 cleaning computer screen 60 cleaning DVD ... 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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... 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 restarting ...computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD...
... 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 restarting ...computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD...
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... folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. In fact, all information on the Windows clipboard. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is stored in files. When you cut or copy until you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, ...information, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you keep on your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you paste it . The new folder is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on a computer is your ...
... folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. In fact, all information on the Windows clipboard. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is stored in files. When you cut or copy until you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, ...information, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you keep on your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you paste it . The new folder is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on a computer is your ...
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...working , contact your computer does not already have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to ISP. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. ... that you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your network workgroup, and the name must be activated. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet ...
...working , contact your computer does not already have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to ISP. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. ... that you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your network workgroup, and the name must be activated. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet ...
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...share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type...computer are shared, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers 50 Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your computers, you can add a printer ...
...share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type...computer are shared, you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers 50 Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your computers, you can add a printer ...