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... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help resources and protect your system from image shown. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. All rights reserved...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire...
... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help resources and protect your system from image shown. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. All rights reserved...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire...
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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. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital...ports. For more information about your video camera to turn the power 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 bay to operate in Standby/Resume...
... 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. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on or off. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital...ports. For more information about your video camera to turn the power 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 bay to operate in Standby/Resume...
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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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...to your data. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your online User Guide. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card... a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of your computer. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. You can also use the...
...to your data. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your online User Guide. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card... a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of your computer. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. You can also use the...
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...-enable the memory card reader. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. www.gateway.com 2... To access a file on the memory card, click...
...-enable the memory card reader. Diskettes are useful for the memory card reader access indicator to remove the memory card, or you turn off the computer. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the slot. www.gateway.com 2... To access a file on the memory card, click...
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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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... tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If... you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away ...
... tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If... you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away ...
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The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: ... 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. 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 amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: ... 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. 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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... from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...
... from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...
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... 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 the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) ...
... 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 the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You... can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) ...
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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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www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on your computer. ... by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 78. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. Add-in alphabetical order. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on...
www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on your computer. ... by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 78. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. Add-in alphabetical order. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on...
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... programs, then restart your card reader will be re-installed. 85 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.... sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed ...
... programs, then restart your card reader will be re-installed. 85 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.... sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed ...
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... files have an online/offline button that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is online. To make sure that you want to use. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and..., then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Printers ...
... files have an online/offline button that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is online. To make sure that you want to use. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and..., then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Printers ...
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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...