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... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Creating system recovery discs...
... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Creating system recovery discs...
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... your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your model of your computer contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway...
... your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your model of your computer contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway...
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..., install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Use this jack. Removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to connect a removable hard drive. You can also configure the power button to these ports. Press this bay to turn the power on page 25. This jack is color-coded green. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port...
..., install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Use this jack. Removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this button to connect a removable hard drive. You can also configure the power button to these ports. Press this bay to turn the power on page 25. This jack is color-coded green. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port...
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... User Guide. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. Remove this jack (Default). www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial...
... User Guide. This jack is user configurable for digital sound. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. Remove this jack (Default). www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Description Plug USB (Universal Serial...
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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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... when you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly...
... when you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to the card. 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly...
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... the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you install the new board.) Tip You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory...
... the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you install the new board.) Tip You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that your account with your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be networking related. If that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged...
... Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that your account with your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be networking related. If that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged...
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... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may have at least Windows XP with your computer's flat panel display. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • Screen resolution...
... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change monitor settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may have at least Windows XP with your computer's flat panel display. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • Screen resolution...
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... for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. www.gateway.com Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can cause a variety of their drivers can help pinpoint the problem. The faulty device is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 91 Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. Checking...
... for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. www.gateway.com Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can cause a variety of their drivers can help pinpoint the problem. The faulty device is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 91 Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. Checking...
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... the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning your system). If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need...
... the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning your system). If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need...
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... not come pre-installed on page 91. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on your computer from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
... not come pre-installed on page 91. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on your computer from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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... copying files to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 98 Your computer restarts. 6 Follow...
... copying files to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 98 Your computer restarts. 6 Follow...
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... 68 battery replacing 52 bezel removing 36 replacing 37 BigFix 63 Blu-ray playing 27 recording 27 Blu-ray drive locating drive 7 broadband connection 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 77 Caps Lock indicator 20, 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 89 troubleshooting expansion 89 troubleshooting memory card 84 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing...
... 68 battery replacing 52 bezel removing 36 replacing 37 BigFix 63 Blu-ray playing 27 recording 27 Blu-ray drive locating drive 7 broadband connection 15 modem 15 broadband connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 77 Caps Lock indicator 20, 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 89 troubleshooting expansion 89 troubleshooting memory card 84 TV tuner 10 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing...
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... CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 83 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3, 100 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 screen 61 cleaning CRT screen 61 clicking 23 closing computer case 37 front bezel 37 unresponsive program 18 color panel replacing 38 CompactFlash 28 configuring audio jacks 31 speakers 31 connecting cable...
... CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 83 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3, 100 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 screen 61 cleaning CRT screen 61 clicking 23 closing computer case 37 front bezel 37 unresponsive program 18 color panel replacing 38 CompactFlash 28 configuring audio jacks 31 speakers 31 connecting cable...
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Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 100 serial number 2, 100 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95 installing battery 52 devices 31 digital camera 31 digital video camera 31 front bezel 36 memory 41 peripheral devices 31 printer 31 scanner 31 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 troubleshooting 76, 79 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66...
Index removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 100 serial number 2, 100 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95 installing battery 52 devices 31 digital camera 31 digital video camera 31 front bezel 36 memory 41 peripheral devices 31 printer 31 scanner 31 side panel 35 system battery 52 Internet buttons 19, 21 troubleshooting 76, 79 H hard drive adding 47 backing up files 68 checking for errors 66...
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... drive errors 66, 87 checking hard drive space 63 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 62 cleaning computer display 61 cleaning computer screen 61 cleaning DVD 62 cleaning keyboard 61 cleaning monitor 61 cleaning mouse 61 cleaning optical disc 62 defragmenting 67 deleting files 65 extending computer life 59 suggested schedule 58 using Task Scheduler 69 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 41 installing 41 replacing 41 troubleshooting 87 memory card reader 7 inserting card 28 locating 6 memory card types supported 28 removing card 29 replacing...
... drive errors 66, 87 checking hard drive space 63 cleaning case 60 cleaning CD 62 cleaning computer display 61 cleaning computer screen 61 cleaning DVD 62 cleaning keyboard 61 cleaning monitor 61 cleaning mouse 61 cleaning optical disc 62 defragmenting 67 deleting files 65 extending computer life 59 suggested schedule 58 using Task Scheduler 69 media card reader 7 media reader See memory card reader memory adding 41 installing 41 replacing 41 troubleshooting 87 memory card reader 7 inserting card 28 locating 6 memory card types supported 28 removing card 29 replacing...
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... locating drive 7 using 24 P Pad Lock indicator 20, 21 parallel port 32 password troubleshooting 88 PDA 116 memory cards 28 peripheral devices 31 playing audio CD 26 Blu-ray Disc 27 DVD 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 31 USB support for 31 pointer moving 22, 23 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 81 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 31 setting default...
... locating drive 7 using 24 P Pad Lock indicator 20, 21 parallel port 32 password troubleshooting 88 PDA 116 memory cards 28 peripheral devices 31 playing audio CD 26 Blu-ray Disc 27 DVD 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 31 USB support for 31 pointer moving 22, 23 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 81 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 31 setting default...
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... Scroll Lock indicator 20, 21 scroll wheel 23 Secure Digital 28 serial number 2, 100 serial port 32 setting up safety precautions 102 settings transferring 70, 71 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 18 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep button 21 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 29 controls 29 muting 29 speaker jack analog 9 center 9 rear 10 117
... Scroll Lock indicator 20, 21 scroll wheel 23 Secure Digital 28 serial number 2, 100 serial port 32 setting up safety precautions 102 settings transferring 70, 71 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 18 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep button 21 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software re-installing 92, 95 sound adjusting 29 controls 29 muting 29 speaker jack analog 9 center 9 rear 10 117
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... 77 DVD drive 83 Ethernet network 80 files 85 general guidelines 74 hard drive 85 Internet connection 76, 79 keyboard 85 118 LCD panel 81, 83 memory 87 memory card reader 84 monitor 81 mouse 84 network 80 passwords 88 power 81 printer 82 safety guidelines 74 screen 81, 83 screen area 81 screen resolution 81 technical support 100 telephone support 100 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows...
... 77 DVD drive 83 Ethernet network 80 files 85 general guidelines 74 hard drive 85 Internet connection 76, 79 keyboard 85 118 LCD panel 81, 83 memory 87 memory card reader 84 monitor 81 mouse 84 network 80 passwords 88 power 81 printer 82 safety guidelines 74 screen 81, 83 screen area 81 screen resolution 81 technical support 100 telephone support 100 turning off computer 7, 17, 18 turning on computer 7, 16 TV tuner card 10 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows...