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Contents Creating discs 30 Using the memory card reader 30 Memory card types 31 Using a memory card 31 Adjusting the volume 32 Configuring the audio jacks 34 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 35 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 37 Setting up ... front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the front bezel 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Adding or replacing memory 53 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 55 Replacing the memory card reader 57 Adding or replacing a hard drive 59 Replacing the front fan 61 Replacing the rear fan 64...
Contents Creating discs 30 Using the memory card reader 30 Memory card types 31 Using a memory card 31 Adjusting the volume 32 Configuring the audio jacks 34 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 35 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 37 Setting up ... front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the front bezel 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Adding or replacing memory 53 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 55 Replacing the memory card reader 57 Adding or replacing a hard drive 59 Replacing the front fan 61 Replacing the rear fan 64...
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Contents Hard drive 107 Internet 108 Keyboard 109 Media Center 110 Memory 113 Memory card reader 113 Modem (cable or DSL 114 Modem (dial-up 114 Monitor 117 Mouse 118 Networks 119 Passwords 119 Power 119 Printer 120 Sound ... Microsoft System Restore 128 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 133 Telephone numbers 134 Self-help 135 Tutoring 135 Training 135 Appendix A: Legal Notices 137 Index 147 iv
Contents Hard drive 107 Internet 108 Keyboard 109 Media Center 110 Memory 113 Memory card reader 113 Modem (cable or DSL 114 Modem (dial-up 114 Monitor 117 Mouse 118 Networks 119 Passwords 119 Power 119 Printer 120 Sound ... Microsoft System Restore 128 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 133 Telephone numbers 134 Self-help 135 Tutoring 135 Training 135 Appendix A: Legal Notices 137 Index 147 iv
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...) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Description Use this bay, such as an additional optical drive, a removable hard drive, or a system monitor display. ...drives" on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and ...
...) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Description Use this bay, such as an additional optical drive, a removable hard drive, or a system monitor display. ...drives" on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and ...
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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 13
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 13
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... reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Memory card reader slots Activity indicator 30 For more information, see your online User Guide. For more information, see your ... scratch or from music CDs. For more . Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from home video. Using the memory card reader You can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or...
... reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Memory card reader slots Activity indicator 30 For more information, see your online User Guide. For more information, see your ... scratch or from music CDs. For more . Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from home video. Using the memory card reader You can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or...
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... the reader. You could damage the card reader. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that the slot is blinking. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Double-click the drive letter (for each type of ...card, examine the face plate of the slot. Also, remove the memory card from one memory card type to another. Important ...
... the reader. You could damage the card reader. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make sure that the slot is blinking. www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. Double-click the drive letter (for each type of ...card, examine the face plate of the slot. Also, remove the memory card from one memory card type to another. Important ...
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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 • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 47
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 • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 47
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... page 49. 2 For more stability, place your computer. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in toward the top of the computer to secure it on its side. www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into place. 3 Replace the ...side panel thumbscrew. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of...
... page 49. 2 For more stability, place your computer. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in toward the top of the computer to secure it on its side. www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into place. 3 Replace the ...side panel thumbscrew. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of...
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... on page 52. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 54 The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the... memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should snap into both slots of the memory module and remove it. - Caution Make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an...
... on page 52. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 54 The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the... memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should snap into both slots of the memory module and remove it. - Caution Make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an...
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..., slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer, then go to Step 7. - Important The color and shape of memory in "Removing the front bezel" on page 51. www.gateway.com 9 Turn on your original drive. 3 If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from your computer. The...
..., slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer, then go to Step 7. - Important The color and shape of memory in "Removing the front bezel" on page 51. www.gateway.com 9 Turn on your original drive. 3 If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from your computer. The...
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... page 52. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 52. Replacing 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 49. 2 Remove ...new memory card reader.) 57 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Slide the new drive into place. You do not need to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes. 9 Connect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. www.gateway....
... page 52. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 52. Replacing 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 49. 2 Remove ...new memory card reader.) 57 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Slide the new drive into place. You do not need to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes. 9 Connect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. www.gateway....
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If you damage the thermal paste, you do not damage the thermal paste. Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you must apply a new bead of paste to the heat sink when re-installing it . Caution The heat sink has thermal paste located on your system board. 7 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the computer. 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of it . 76 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the fan cover by holding cables out of the way and pulling the cover away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them.
If you damage the thermal paste, you do not damage the thermal paste. Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you must apply a new bead of paste to the heat sink when re-installing it . Caution The heat sink has thermal paste located on your system board. 7 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the computer. 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of it . 76 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the fan cover by holding cables out of the way and pulling the cover away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them.
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... on the sides of the expansion card. When a module is secure, you hear a click. The tabs on the bottom part of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw a card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card... it to the card. 20 Install the expansion cards into the banks. For more details, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the memory module banks and press the modules firmly into the expansion slots. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 17 Connect the power and data cables using your notes...
... on the sides of the expansion card. When a module is secure, you hear a click. The tabs on the bottom part of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw a card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card... it to the card. 20 Install the expansion cards into the banks. For more details, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the memory module banks and press the modules firmly into the expansion slots. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 17 Connect the power and data cables using your notes...
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... configured correctly by pressing and holding F2 while your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. To identify your computer. • Clean the disc. Audio...
... configured correctly by pressing and holding F2 while your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. To identify your computer. • Clean the disc. Audio...
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...the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to DVD can be re-installed. 113 www.gateway.com You want to play ...recorded programs on any computer that your computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to the computer.
...the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to DVD can be re-installed. 113 www.gateway.com You want to play ...recorded programs on any computer that your computer. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to the computer.
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www.gateway.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at ..." on page 34. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory.
www.gateway.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at ..." on page 34. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory.
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...C cable modem 17 connecting 9 troubleshooting 114 Caps Lock indicator 22, 23 cards adding expansion 71 inserting memory card 31 installing memory card 31 removing memory card 31 replacing expansion 71 slots 30 troubleshooting add-in card 106 troubleshooting Ethernet 106 troubleshooting expansion 106 ...troubleshooting memory card 113 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 52 opening 49 CD cleaning 88...
...C cable modem 17 connecting 9 troubleshooting 114 Caps Lock indicator 22, 23 cards adding expansion 71 inserting memory card 31 installing memory card 31 removing memory card 31 replacing expansion 71 slots 30 troubleshooting add-in card 106 troubleshooting Ethernet 106 troubleshooting expansion 106 ...troubleshooting memory card 113 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 52 opening 49 CD cleaning 88...
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Index CD drive adding 55 identifying 27 locating drive 6 replacing 55 See also optical drive troubleshooting 103 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 88 case 86 CD 88 computer screen 87 DVD 88 keyboard 87 LCD panel 87 mouse 87 ...
Index CD drive adding 55 identifying 27 locating drive 6 replacing 55 See also optical drive troubleshooting 103 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 88 case 86 CD 88 computer screen 87 DVD 88 keyboard 87 LCD panel 87 mouse 87 ...
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www.gateway.com troubleshooting connection speed 116 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 10 DIMM See memory directional keys 22, 23 Disk Cleanup 91 Disk Defragmenter 93 display cleaning 87 troubleshooting 105 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drivers recovery ...
www.gateway.com troubleshooting connection speed 116 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 10 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 10 DIMM See memory directional keys 22, 23 Disk Cleanup 91 Disk Defragmenter 93 display cleaning 87 troubleshooting 105 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drivers recovery ...
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Index replacing 52 front I/O panel replacing 69 function keys 21, 23 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 125 re-installing programs 125 re-installing software 125 H hard drive adding 59 backing up files 94 checking for errors ... video camera 35 DVD drive 55 expansion card 71 front bezel 51 front fan 61 front I/O panel 69 hard drive 59 heat sink 67 memory 53 memory card reader 57 peripheral devices 35 power supply 66 printer 35 processor 67 rear fan 64 scanner 35 side panel 49 system battery 74 system...
Index replacing 52 front I/O panel replacing 69 function keys 21, 23 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 125 re-installing programs 125 re-installing software 125 H hard drive adding 59 backing up files 94 checking for errors ... video camera 35 DVD drive 55 expansion card 71 front bezel 51 front fan 61 front I/O panel 69 hard drive 59 heat sink 67 memory 53 memory card reader 57 peripheral devices 35 power supply 66 printer 35 processor 67 rear fan 64 scanner 35 side panel 49 system battery 74 system...