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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 Creating discs 26 Using the memory card reader 26 i
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... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
... types 27 Using a memory card 27 Adjusting the volume 28 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 30 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Closing the case 38 Replacing the front bezel 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Modem (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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...Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this button to a folder on or off. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert... to turn the power on your computer. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, ...
...Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this button to a folder on or off. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert... to turn the power on your computer. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. For more information about your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, ...
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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 • 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 • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... your data. For more information, see your online User Guide. Copying optical discs You can also use the optional memory card reader to make backups of your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button... For more . You can copy optical discs to transfer pictures from home video. Using the memory card reader You can also create video files from a digital camera to transfer data between your computer. You can use the...
... your data. For more information, see your online User Guide. Copying optical discs You can also use the optional memory card reader to make backups of your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button... For more . You can copy optical discs to transfer pictures from home video. Using the memory card reader You can also create video files from a digital camera to transfer data between your computer. You can use the...
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... E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to another. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon...
... E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from the reader before you will have to restart the computer to another. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon...
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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 • Adding or replacing an expansion card 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 • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
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www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on page 38. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel... it clicks into position, then firmly press it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of...
www.gateway.com 3 Slide the new color panel into place. 4 Reinstall the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on page 38. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace a memory module: 1 Remove the left side panel... it clicks into position, then firmly press it against the front bezel until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory slots on your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of...
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...Turn on the new module with the notch in your computer. The amount of memory in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing... on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a memory module from a memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of...
...Turn on the new module with the notch in your computer. The amount of memory in the memory slot and press the module firmly into the slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing... on page 39. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a memory module from a memory slot, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of...
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... 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab. You must ...the plastic piece that forms the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory card reader. Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of your computer. 45...
... 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the top of the case, between the power supply and the optical drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to perform maintenance on page 37. 2 Firmly press the top bezel release tab. You must ...the plastic piece that forms the top of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it to replace the memory card reader. Tip The top bezel is in "Removing the front bezel" on the memory card reader. Top bezel release tab 3 Slide the top bezel toward the back of your computer. 45...
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See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 72. See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 83. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "... to update the Program Guide" on page 82. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Not ...
See "You see a "Memory error" message" on page 72. See "You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet" on page 83. See "You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message" on page 82. www.gateway.com Error messages Error message "Insufficient disk space" "... to update the Program Guide" on page 82. See "You get an "Operating system not found " "Unable to locate host" "Download Error" "Memory error" "Not enough memory" Action See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 82. See "The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Not ...
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... the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. 79 For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before .... Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. 79 For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on adding additional memory. • Contact your computer. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Checking for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before .... Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 56. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...8226; Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a non-glossy texture, such as fabric. • The mouse pad may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your region. Make sure that interferes with a regional code for North and South America is A, although many (if not most) Blu-...The Blu-ray regional code for your computer. Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 87. • Your computer may not match your mouse. Use a different mouse pad. ...
...8226; Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a non-glossy texture, such as fabric. • The mouse pad may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your region. Make sure that interferes with a regional code for North and South America is A, although many (if not most) Blu-...The Blu-ray regional code for your computer. Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the Computer window • The memory card reader may have a printed or fabric pattern on page 87. • Your computer may not match your mouse. Use a different mouse pad. ...
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...Support. Your drive is being used. If you try to check your computer). Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems...minutes. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. If you restart your hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if you want to scan ...
...Support. Your drive is being used. If you try to check your computer). Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems...minutes. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. If you restart your hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if you want to scan ...
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... • Windows passwords are turned on, and check the speaker connections. Make sure that the speakers are case-sensitive. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more...
... • Windows passwords are turned on, and check the speaker connections. Make sure that the speakers are case-sensitive. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more...
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... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
... 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 10 C cable modem 15 connecting 10 troubleshooting 73 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 48 inserting memory card 27 installing memory card 27 removing memory card 27 replacing expansion 48 slots 26 troubleshooting add-in card 85 troubleshooting expansion 85 troubleshooting... memory card 80 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 27 case closing 38 opening 35 CD cleaning 56 copying 26 inserting 23 playing audio 25 recording 26 ...
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www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers re-installing 88, 91 drives ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 dragging 22 drivers re-installing 88, 91 drives ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...
... HDMI 9 headphone jack 7, 9 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 31 I IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 30 installing devices 30 digital camera 30 digital video camera 30 front bezel 37 memory 41 peripheral devices 30 printer 30 scanner 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard...