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Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD ... 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. CONTACT HELP. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Follow the instructions that has been included on the monitor and computer. If you need help while setting ...
Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD ... 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you complete the Windows setup. CONTACT HELP. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Follow the instructions that has been included on the monitor and computer. If you need help while setting ...
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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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...Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode ... type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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. This ...
...Audio right jacks (optional) Use this drive to read from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode ... type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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. This ...
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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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... drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can use for each type of card, examine the face plate of your data. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. For more information, see your computer. You can also use the...
... drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can use for each type of card, examine the face plate of your data. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. For more information, see your computer. You can also use the...
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... the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to another computer. (Your computer's diskette drive may look different.) Drive activity light Diskette slot Eject button... activity light is blinking. You could lose data. 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 the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer.
... the diskette, click (Start), then click Computer. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to re-enable the memory card reader. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to another computer. (Your computer's diskette drive may look different.) Drive activity light Diskette slot Eject button... activity light is blinking. You could lose data. 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 the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer.
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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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...gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory... module bank. 41 To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the ...
...gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory... module bank. 41 To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the ...
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... automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return ...your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click...
... automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return ...your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click...
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... 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. Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing 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 ...
... 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. Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing 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 ...
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... etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the ...in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the instructions in Step 3. 15 Save all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on your...
... etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the ...in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the instructions in Step 3. 15 Save all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on your...
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... 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...
... 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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...a DVD, make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different ... 73 To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 61. • Restart your...
...a DVD, make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different ... 73 To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 61. • Restart your...
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... 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your online User Guide. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Make sure that has a DVD...
... 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your online User Guide. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Make sure that has a DVD...
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... adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button 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 the printer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you ...
... adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to use. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button 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 the printer. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you ...
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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...