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.... If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of your computer's USB ports. Product specifications subject to...
.... If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of your computer's USB ports. Product specifications subject to...
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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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... vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your ...model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
... vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your ...model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
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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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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. For more information about your video camera to these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (...mode. This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. 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 ...
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. For more information about your video camera to these jacks. 7 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (...mode. This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. 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 ...
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... played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high...
... played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, 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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... same. - 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 computer. 6 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the cage...
... same. - 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 computer. 6 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the cage...
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...cables and the power cord. 14 Turn 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 the inside of case 10... Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other...more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
...cables and the power cord. 14 Turn 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 the inside of case 10... Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other...more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
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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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...under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: •...block the ventilation fan slots. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to support extra weight. • When ...• Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case, although strong, is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer. The case can become brittle and easy to the computer. ...
...under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: •...block the ventilation fan slots. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to support extra weight. • When ...• Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case, although strong, is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer. The case can become brittle and easy to the computer. ...
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... about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from 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. To fix the problem, ...click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your...
... about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from 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. To fix the problem, ...click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your...
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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. Drive space information appears. 64 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.
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. 64 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.
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... of files you indicated are deleted. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files...user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. 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. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box ...
... of files you indicated are deleted. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files...user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. 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. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box ...
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..., once a month may be adequate. If you use them. If you probably want to check your computer). Your drive is being used. If you restart your hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if you want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the... Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. 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 -...
..., once a month may be adequate. If you use them. If you probably want to check your computer). Your drive is being used. If you restart your hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if you want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the... Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. 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 -...
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...then press ENTER. Also, if you will not need the computer for several hours. This process slows the hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 ...information about checking the hard drive for the pieces of the drive being defragmented), consider starting the process when you are connected to complete (depending on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk...
...then press ENTER. Also, if you will not need the computer for several hours. This process slows the hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 ...information about checking the hard drive for the pieces of the drive being defragmented), consider starting the process when you are connected to complete (depending on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk...
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To back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. You should back up your files regularly to a writable...Click (Start) then click Computer. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. If you do a complete hard drive backup. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box...
To back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. You should back up your files regularly to a writable...Click (Start) then click Computer. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. If you do a complete hard drive backup. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box...