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...setup screen instructions. Product specifications subject to integrated video (HDMI or VGA). All rights reserved. All other countries. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Icons and color coding help and information about using your telephone to the telephone jack. 5 Connect the network (optional)... Integrated video (VGA) Integrated video (HDMI) otherwise 3 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions that came with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Smart Copy button (optional...
...setup screen instructions. Product specifications subject to integrated video (HDMI or VGA). All rights reserved. All other countries. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Icons and color coding help and information about using your telephone to the telephone jack. 5 Connect the network (optional)... Integrated video (VGA) Integrated video (HDMI) otherwise 3 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions that came with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Smart Copy button (optional...
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Contents Playing discs 27 Creating discs 28 Using the digital media manager 29 Memory card types 29 Using a memory card 29 Using the Copy button 30 Adjusting the volume 31 Configuring the audio jacks 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 34 Chapter 4: Advanced ... side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable...
Contents Playing discs 27 Creating discs 28 Using the digital media manager 29 Memory card types 29 Using a memory card 29 Using the Copy button 30 Adjusting the volume 31 Configuring the audio jacks 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 34 Chapter 4: Advanced ... side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable...
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Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
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www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to audio CDs, ... (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). You can also configure the power button to launch the Backup Status and Configuration program. 7 Backup button Press... this drive to listen to control media playback. Digital media manager Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device" on page 26. For more ...
www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to audio CDs, ... (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). You can also configure the power button to launch the Backup Status and Configuration program. 7 Backup button Press... this drive to listen to control media playback. Digital media manager Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device" on page 26. For more ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Digital media manager Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Media control panel Home button Navigation buttons Stop button Play/Pause button Rewind/Skip back button Fast forward/Skip forward button Back button Select button Multimedia panel Mute button Volume control buttons Right-channel stereo RCA jack Left-channel stereo RCA jack Analog video RCA jack Headphone jack IEEE 1394/ Microphone jack FireWire jack 8
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Digital media manager Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Media control panel Home button Navigation buttons Stop button Play/Pause button Rewind/Skip back button Fast forward/Skip forward button Back button Select button Multimedia panel Mute button Volume control buttons Right-channel stereo RCA jack Left-channel stereo RCA jack Analog video RCA jack Headphone jack IEEE 1394/ Microphone jack FireWire jack 8
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The retractable panels are the memory card reader and the multimedia panel. Your keyboard also has status indicators that can be retracted into place. Function keys Media playback controls Audio playback keys Status indicators Windows key Windows key Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key 21 www.gateway.com Opening the hideaway port panels...
The retractable panels are the memory card reader and the multimedia panel. Your keyboard also has status indicators that can be retracted into place. Function keys Media playback controls Audio playback keys Status indicators Windows key Windows key Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key 21 www.gateway.com Opening the hideaway port panels...
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...the face plate of the digital media manager. Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Memory card types The digital media manager supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your computer. www.gateway.com Using the digital media manager You can use the ...digital media manager to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, ...
...the face plate of the digital media manager. Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Memory card types The digital media manager supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your computer. www.gateway.com Using the digital media manager You can use the ...digital media manager to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, ...
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Also by default, if you will have a number added to the file name. Important Do not use the Copy button: 1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot in the Pictures\SmartCopy folder on your computer's hard drive. It may take a few seconds for the Smart Copy dialog ... be 1, the next number will have to restart the computer to re-enable the digital media manager. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To remove a memory card: • Make sure that the card is not being copied to your computer. If a file name already exists in the taskbar to remove the...
Also by default, if you will have a number added to the file name. Important Do not use the Copy button: 1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot in the Pictures\SmartCopy folder on your computer's hard drive. It may take a few seconds for the Smart Copy dialog ... be 1, the next number will have to restart the computer to re-enable the digital media manager. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To remove a memory card: • Make sure that the card is not being copied to your computer. If a file name already exists in the taskbar to remove the...
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..., click (Mute). For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 21. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer.
..., click (Mute). For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 21. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer.
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the power supply • Adding or replacing an expansion card 43
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the power supply • Adding or replacing an expansion card 43
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.... 3 Secure each side panel with the two Phillips screws you removed previously. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side of the bezel against the computer until the backs of the side...not be pinched when you close the computer. 2 Slide the side panels toward the front of the computer until its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the hinge tabs on the right ...
.... 3 Secure each side panel with the two Phillips screws you removed previously. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side of the bezel against the computer until the backs of the side...not be pinched when you close the computer. 2 Slide the side panels toward the front of the computer until its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the hinge tabs on the right ...
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The tabs on the sides of the memory module should snap into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. www.gateway.com 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. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on ...
The tabs on the sides of the memory module should snap into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. www.gateway.com 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. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on ...
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CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
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...See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 94. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 99. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error..." "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 94. See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 93. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure...
...See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 94. See "You see a "Not enough memory" error message" on page 99. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error..." "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message" on page 94. See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 93. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "Data error" "General failure...
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.... For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 100. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary...to the printer. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions on page 68. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs....
.... For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 100. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary...to the printer. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions on page 68. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs....
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... the system tray. Restart your drive's regional code. Your mouse uses optical sensors that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 100. • Your computer may be using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly.... • Restart your region. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your mouse. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for device problems" on it...
... the system tray. Restart your drive's regional code. Your mouse uses optical sensors that do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 100. • Your computer may be using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly.... • Restart your region. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • The regional code of debris. • You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your mouse. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for device problems" on it...
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... see "Adjusting the volume" on page 31. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more memory to play an audio disc, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers ...Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 91. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that your speakers' user guide for ...
... see "Adjusting the volume" on page 31. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more memory to play an audio disc, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers ...Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 91. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that your speakers' user guide for ...
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...C cable modem 17 connecting 11 troubleshooting 85 cards adding expansion 60 inserting memory card 29 installing memory card 29 removing memory card 29 replacing expansion 60 slots 29 troubleshooting add-in card 97 troubleshooting expansion 97 troubleshooting memory card 92 types of memory cards supported 29 case closing 48 opening 45 CD cleaning 68 copying... 25 playing audio 27 recording 28 troubleshooting 91 CD drive adding 50 identifying 26 replacing 50 See also optical drive troubleshooting 91 cellular phone memory cards 29 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 68 case 66 CD 68 121
...C cable modem 17 connecting 11 troubleshooting 85 cards adding expansion 60 inserting memory card 29 installing memory card 29 removing memory card 29 replacing expansion 60 slots 29 troubleshooting add-in card 97 troubleshooting expansion 97 troubleshooting memory card 92 types of memory cards supported 29 case closing 48 opening 45 CD cleaning 68 copying... 25 playing audio 27 recording 28 troubleshooting 91 CD drive adding 50 identifying 26 replacing 50 See also optical drive troubleshooting 91 cellular phone memory cards 29 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 68 case 66 CD 68 121
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... 86 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 10 digital camera locating USB port 7, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 71 Disk Defragmenter 73 display cleaning 67 troubleshooting 91 122
... 86 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 10 digital camera locating USB port 7, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 71 Disk Defragmenter 73 display cleaning 67 troubleshooting 91 122
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... Microdrive 29 IEEE 11 IEEE 1394 port 7, 11, 34 installing devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 expansion card 60 front bezel 47 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 power supply 58 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21... mouse 67 cleaning optical disc 68 defragmenting 73 deleting files 71 extending computer life 65 suggested schedule 64 using Task Scheduler 77 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 48
... Microdrive 29 IEEE 11 IEEE 1394 port 7, 11, 34 installing devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 expansion card 60 front bezel 47 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 power supply 58 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21... mouse 67 cleaning optical disc 68 defragmenting 73 deleting files 71 extending computer life 65 suggested schedule 64 using Task Scheduler 77 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 48