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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive... your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to change without notice. © 2007 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. ...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive... your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to change without notice. © 2007 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. ...
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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. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is turned on page 24. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable...on . Press this bay to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded green. 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 button to turn the power on drive type)....
... 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. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is turned on page 24. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable...on . Press this bay to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded green. 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 button to turn the power on drive type)....
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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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..., the 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 For more information, see your computer. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the... slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of ...
..., the 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 For more information, see your computer. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the... slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of ...
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..., the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for storing files or transferring files to re-enable the memory card reader. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not...
..., the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for storing files or transferring files to re-enable the memory card reader. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not...
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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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...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the... memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it ....
...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the... memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it ....
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... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the... notches on the new DIMM with the notches 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...
... bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the... notches on the new DIMM with the notches 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...
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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 from ... 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. 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...
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 from ... 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. 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...
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... 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 "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...
... 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 "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...
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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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... may not be able to play these CDs on page 61. • Restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. To...drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer restarts. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have...
... may not be able to play these CDs on page 61. • Restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. To...drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer restarts. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have...
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... your computer, and your computer. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on any computer that your system memory. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
... your computer, and your computer. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on any computer that your system memory. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
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... on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then... printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to add additional memory to use. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you need to work offline: 1 Click ...
... on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 92 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then... printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to add additional memory to use. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you need to work offline: 1 Click ...
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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...