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...help resources and protect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire...Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. All other countries. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem ...
...help resources and protect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire...Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. All other countries. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem ...
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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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... and 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. Press this button to turn the power on page 24. For more information about your video camera to these 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. Plug ...
... and 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. Press this button to turn the power on page 24. For more information about your video camera to these 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. Plug ...
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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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... E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your online User Guide. 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 optional... memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. For more information, see your computer. CHAPTER...
... E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your online User Guide. 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 optional... memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. For more information, see your computer. CHAPTER...
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...then press the eject button. 29 Double-click the diskette drive letter (for storing files or transferring files to re-enable the memory card reader. To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using the diskette drive The ...optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click the drive...
...then press the eject button. 29 Double-click the diskette drive letter (for storing files or transferring files to re-enable the memory card reader. To remove a memory card: • Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using the diskette drive The ...optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Double-click the drive...
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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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... surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 www.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....
... surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 www.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....
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... your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. The tabs on the sides of memory 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 the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is displayed. 42 The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically.
... your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. The tabs on the sides of memory 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 the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. When the module is displayed. 42 The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically.
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... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. Screws 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary... the front of the computer 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.
... panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. Screws 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer. Important The color and shape of your replacement card reader's front cover may vary... the front of the computer 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.
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... 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 "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on... that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions 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 (+)...
... 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 "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on... that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions 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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... 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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.... • Reinstall the device driver. 73 Make sure that the IDE controllers are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or...the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you are listed in alphabetical order. You may be read by pressing and...
.... • Reinstall the device driver. 73 Make sure that the IDE controllers are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or...the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you are listed in alphabetical order. You may be read by pressing and...
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... updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Reboot your computer, and your system memory. www.gateway.com You want to play...
... updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Reboot your computer, and your system memory. www.gateway.com You want to play...
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... before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. You ...see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the ...
... before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. You ...see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the ...
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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...