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...help resources and protect your system from image shown. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. otherwise Add-in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...Gateway, Inc. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. All rights reserved. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your hard drive...
...help resources and protect your system from image shown. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. otherwise Add-in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ...Gateway, Inc. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. After setting up your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. All rights reserved. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your hard drive...
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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 Your Computer 33 ...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 card 51 Replacing the system battery...
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 Your Computer 33 ...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 card 51 Replacing the system battery...
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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 Defragmenting the hard drive 65 Backing up files 66 Scheduling maintenance tasks 67 Moving from your old computer 68 Transferring files and settings... steps 72 Troubleshooting 73 Add-in cards 73 Audio 73 CD or DVD drives 73 Diskette drive 75 Display 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 ...
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 Defragmenting the hard drive 65 Backing up files 66 Scheduling maintenance tasks 67 Moving from your old computer 68 Transferring files and settings... steps 72 Troubleshooting 73 Add-in cards 73 Audio 73 CD or DVD drives 73 Diskette drive 75 Display 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 ...
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...this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your model of Gateway computer. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your User Guide:... and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options...
...this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your model of Gateway computer. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your User Guide:... and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options...
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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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... digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 jack is color-coded green. This jack is color.... For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this...
... digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 jack is color-coded green. This jack is color.... For more information about your video camera to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this...
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... Guide. 27 Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. DVDs can be played on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity.... home video. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. For more information about playing DVDs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-...
... Guide. 27 Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. DVDs can be played on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity.... home video. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. For more information about playing DVDs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-...
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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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... that secures the hard drive cage to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the...
... that secures the hard drive cage to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the...
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...sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. If you are replacing a drive, use your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive ...computer on its side. For more stability, place your system" on page 93. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the... slots 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...
...sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. If you are replacing a drive, use your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive ...computer on its side. For more stability, place your system" on page 93. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the... slots 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...
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CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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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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... by your computer, and do not put it . Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can melt or warp in high temperatures. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty. As a general rule... be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on top of time, unplug AC power. 59 The case can become brittle and easy to break in expensive...
... by your computer, and do not put it . Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can melt or warp in high temperatures. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty. As a general rule... be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on top of time, unplug AC power. 59 The case can become brittle and easy to break in expensive...
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... BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer...
... BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer...
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The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64
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... box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the...OK. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the...
... box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the...OK. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the...
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... asking you if you try to run Error-checking once a week. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas ...on -screen instructions. 66 If you want to check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. The Computer window opens. 2...
... asking you if you try to run Error-checking once a week. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas ...on -screen instructions. 66 If you want to check for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. The Computer window opens. 2...
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...gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Also, if you are connected to use your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. To defragment the hard drive...Disk Defragmenter. In order for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. ...
...gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Also, if you are connected to use your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. To defragment the hard drive...Disk Defragmenter. In order for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. ...
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... Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. It also protects you do a complete hard drive backup. You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a high-capacity backup device and you...The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. It also protects you do a complete hard drive backup. You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a high-capacity backup device and you...The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support.