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... case 45 Removing the side panel 45 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 Replacing the rear fan 61 Replacing the power supply 63 Replacing the heat sink and processor 64 Replacing the I/O board 66 Adding or replacing an expansion card 68 Replacing the system board...
... case 45 Removing the side panel 45 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 Replacing the rear fan 61 Replacing the power supply 63 Replacing the heat sink and processor 64 Replacing the I/O board 66 Adding or replacing an expansion card 68 Replacing the system board...
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Contents Modem (dial-up 106 Monitor 109 Mouse 111 Networks 111 Passwords 111 Power 112 Printer 112 Sound 113 Recovering your system 114 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 115 Using Microsoft System Restore 121 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 124 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 125 Telephone support 125 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 125 Telephone numbers 126 Self-help 127 Tutoring 128 Training 128 Chapter 8: Legal Notices 129 Index 139 iv
Contents Modem (dial-up 106 Monitor 109 Mouse 111 Networks 111 Passwords 111 Power 112 Printer 112 Sound 113 Recovering your system 114 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 115 Using Microsoft System Restore 121 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 124 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 125 Telephone support 125 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 125 Telephone numbers 126 Self-help 127 Tutoring 128 Training 128 Chapter 8: Legal Notices 129 Index 139 iv
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... hardware options and port locations may look different than your online User Guide. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your hard drive. The User Guide is an in this guide, the User Guide has been included on your files • Playing and recording media • Maintaining To access the User Guide...
... hardware options and port locations may look different than your online User Guide. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to this guide may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your hard drive. The User Guide is an in this guide, the User Guide has been included on your files • Playing and recording media • Maintaining To access the User Guide...
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... listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information about your drive, see the online User Guide. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator 6 Description Use this button to turn the power on...
... listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information about your drive, see the online User Guide. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator 6 Description Use this button to turn the power on...
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Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394 ports Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. 7 www.gateway.com Component Icon IEEE 1394 ports Description Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports.
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...;) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 26. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug)(optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port Description Plug your rear right...
...;) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 26. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug)(optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port Description Plug your rear right...
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... the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change the ATA/IDE Mode to Enhanced. 5 Change the SATA mode to RAID. 6 Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID Although your computer recognizes a single drive with the storage capacity of the drives added together. To enable RAID on your computer: 1 Start (or restart) your computer turns on and the Gateway logo...
... the Array Manager User Guide, or "Configuring RAID" on the screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change the ATA/IDE Mode to Enhanced. 5 Change the SATA mode to RAID. 6 Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes. Configuring RAID Enabling RAID Although your computer recognizes a single drive with the storage capacity of the drives added together. To enable RAID on your computer: 1 Start (or restart) your computer turns on and the Gateway logo...
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... Normal position (bridging pins 1-2). 14 Close the computer case. 15 Reconnect the power cord. 16 Turn the computer on your online User Guide. 41 The screen displays the message "Turn off power and reinstall the jumper in your . The BIOS Setup utility opens. 8 Press the arrow keys to accept the changes. Press the arrow keys to highlight Set Processor Multiplier, then press ENTER. 9 Press the - (minus) or + (plus) key repeatedly to adjust...
... Normal position (bridging pins 1-2). 14 Close the computer case. 15 Reconnect the power cord. 16 Turn the computer on your online User Guide. 41 The screen displays the message "Turn off power and reinstall the jumper in your . The BIOS Setup utility opens. 8 Press the arrow keys to accept the changes. Press the arrow keys to highlight Set Processor Multiplier, then press ENTER. 9 Press the - (minus) or + (plus) key repeatedly to adjust...
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... non-abrasive surface. 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The main menu of explosion if battery is displayed. The amount of used batteries according to local hazardous materials regulations. Dispose of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 45...
... non-abrasive surface. 51 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The main menu of explosion if battery is displayed. The amount of used batteries according to local hazardous materials regulations. Dispose of memory in your computer is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 45...
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... are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using the operating system DVD that came with your computer. You can also refer to the following figure: SATA 0 port SATA 1 port SATA 2 port SATA 3 port 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 9 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 10 Turn on your computer. 11 If you installed a new drive, format and partition the drive according to the system board. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your...
... are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using the operating system DVD that came with your computer. You can also refer to the following figure: SATA 0 port SATA 1 port SATA 2 port SATA 3 port 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 9 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 10 Turn on your computer. 11 If you installed a new drive, format and partition the drive according to the system board. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your...
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...changes. www.gateway.com • Avoid subjecting your warranty. If these slots are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. The case can melt or warp in cold temperatures and can become brittle and easy to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. Dust and dirt can clog the internal...items and put together a computer cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can result in expensive repairs that has a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit 79
...changes. www.gateway.com • Avoid subjecting your warranty. If these slots are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. The case can melt or warp in cold temperatures and can become brittle and easy to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. Dust and dirt can clog the internal...items and put together a computer cleaning kit: • A soft, lint-free cloth • An aerosol can result in expensive repairs that has a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit 79
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.... The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to DVD can be replayed on another Media Center computer or on a home DVD player. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A DVR...
.... The non-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to DVD can be replayed on another Media Center computer or on a home DVD player. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A DVR...
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... the volume controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your speaker connections. • Make sure that you are turned up. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on...
... the volume controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your speaker connections. • Make sure that you are turned up. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on...
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... ENTER. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 125. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 95 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
... ENTER. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 125. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 95 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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... ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to follow that did not come with your computer, you should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your hard drive. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using a set . www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can...
... ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to follow that did not come with your computer, you should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your hard drive. Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using a set . www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can...
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... disc's Gateway Recovery Center starts. 119 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com 4 Click the software or driver you need to recover, then click Next. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software...
... disc's Gateway Recovery Center starts. 119 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com 4 Click the software or driver you need to recover, then click Next. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software...
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... Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your keyboard. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to recover your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click...
... Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your keyboard. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to recover your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click...
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... 87 battery replacing 51 bezel removing 47 replacing 48 Blu-ray 6 broadband connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 Caps Lock indicator 20, 21 cards adding expansion 68 replacing expansion 68 troubleshooting add-in card 95 troubleshooting memory card 105 case closing 48 opening 45 CD cleaning 81 troubleshooting 95 CD drive adding 53 locating drive 6 replacing 53 troubleshooting 95 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 81 case 80 CD 81 computer screen 81 DVD 81 keyboard 80 LCD panel 81 mouse...
... 87 battery replacing 51 bezel removing 47 replacing 48 Blu-ray 6 broadband connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 Caps Lock indicator 20, 21 cards adding expansion 68 replacing expansion 68 troubleshooting add-in card 95 troubleshooting memory card 105 case closing 48 opening 45 CD cleaning 81 troubleshooting 95 CD drive adding 53 locating drive 6 replacing 53 troubleshooting 95 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 81 case 80 CD 81 computer screen 81 DVD 81 keyboard 80 LCD panel 81 mouse...
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... camera 26 digital video camera 26 DVD drive 53 expansion card 68 front bezel 47 front fan 59 front bezel front I/O panel 66 removing 48 hard drive 56 replacing 48 heat sink 64 front I/O panel memory 49 replacing 66 memory card reader 54 function keys 19, 21 peripheral devices 26 power supply 63 G Gateway contact information 3 printer 26 processor 64 rear fan 61 scanner 26 H side panel 45 hard drive system battery 51 adding 56 system board 70 backing up...
... camera 26 digital video camera 26 DVD drive 53 expansion card 68 front bezel 47 front fan 59 front bezel front I/O panel 66 removing 48 hard drive 56 replacing 48 heat sink 64 front I/O panel memory 49 replacing 66 memory card reader 54 function keys 19, 21 peripheral devices 26 power supply 63 G Gateway contact information 3 printer 26 processor 64 rear fan 61 scanner 26 H side panel 45 hard drive system battery 51 adding 56 system board 70 backing up...
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... devices 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 26 USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 112 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 6 power supply replacing 63 printer default 112 installing 26 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 112 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 64 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 6 removing files and folders 84 resetting...
... devices 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 26 USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 112 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 6 power supply replacing 63 printer default 112 installing 26 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 112 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 64 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 6 removing files and folders 84 resetting...