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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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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 drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). For more information about your video ... 24. Use this bay to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on .
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 drive to listen to turn the power on drive type). For more information about your video ... 24. Use this bay to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on .
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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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... optical discs to make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are... to your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. Using the memory card reader You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your data....
... optical discs to make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are... to your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. Using the memory card reader You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your data....
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...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 letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove the memory card, or you turn... off the computer while the memory card reader access ...
...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 letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove the memory card, or you turn... off the computer while the memory card reader access ...
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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 Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it. - To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability,... towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are ...
www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it. - To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability,... towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. OR If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are ...
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... the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 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...
... the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42 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...
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... 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. Screws 45 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 by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need ...
... 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. Screws 45 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 by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 35. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need ...
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..., noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS...
..., noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS...
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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 trying to play a DVD, make sure that you are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. Make sure ... See "Sound" on page 78. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts.
www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. Make sure ... See "Sound" on page 78. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts.
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... Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 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. ... Error" message when Media Center tries to inspect your computer. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS...
... Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 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. ... Error" message when Media Center tries to inspect your computer. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS...
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... to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click... the printer you want to use. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is online. The Printers...
... to clear the check mark. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click... the printer you want to use. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is online. 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...
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... port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up...keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 35 memory 40 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 troubleshooting 79, 87 J jacks audio ...
... port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up...keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 35 memory 40 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 troubleshooting 79, 87 J jacks audio ...