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...computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive ...Follow the instructions that has been included on your system from image shown. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of their respective companies. 5 Connect the...
...computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive ...Follow the instructions that has been included on your system from image shown. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of their respective companies. 5 Connect the...
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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading ... Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 62 Managing hard drive space 62 Checking hard drive space 63 Deleting unnecessary files 64 Checking the hard drive for errors 64 ... 76 DVD drives 76 Ethernet 77 Expansion cards 78 File management 78 Floppy drive 78 Hard drive 79 Internet 79 Keyboard 81 Media Center 82 Memory 84 Memory card reader 85 Modem (cable or DSL 85 Modem (dial-up 85 Monitor 89 Mouse 89 Networks 90 iii
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this button to turn the power on page 24. This ...color-coded pink. Press this bay to these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded green. Use this drive...
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this button to turn the power on page 24. This ...color-coded pink. Press this bay to these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. For more information about your video camera to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded green. Use this drive...
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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 • Using the diskette drive • 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 • Using the diskette drive • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... can also use for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. For more information, see your online User Guide. To determine which types are supported by your... card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card,...
... can also use for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. For more information, see your online User Guide. To determine which types are supported by your... card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card,...
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... Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. To remove a memory card: • Wait for storing files or transferring files to re-enable the memory card reader. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: ... the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data....
... Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on the memory card, click (Start), then click Computer. To remove a memory card: • Wait for storing files or transferring files to re-enable the memory card reader. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: ... the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. www.gateway.com 2 To access a file on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). You could lose data....
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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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... the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer on your system board. 4 If you install ...
... the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer on your system board. 4 If you install ...
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...appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the... notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page ...
...appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the... notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page ...
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Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the front of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer.
Screws 45 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... the front of the computer about 3/4 inch, then remove it from your computer. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the card reader to replace the memory card reader. www.gateway.com Replacing the memory card reader Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the computer.
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...the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive ... from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all memory modules by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all your settings and exit the BIOS ...
...the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive ... from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all memory modules by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all your settings and exit the BIOS ...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side...
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Audio See "Sound" on your computer. • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. For more ...software. Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 61. • Restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot...
Audio See "Sound" on your computer. • Clean the disc. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. For more ...software. Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 61. • Restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot...
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...be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your system memory. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You get a "Download Error" message when ...the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your online User Guide. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded...
...be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your system memory. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You get a "Download Error" message when ...the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your online User Guide. www.gateway.com You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded...
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...sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 ...printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue...
...sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 ...printer driver. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue...
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... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 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 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
... connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 85 Caps Lock indicator 19, 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 78 troubleshooting Ethernet 77 troubleshooting expansion 78 troubleshooting...
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... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
... playing audio 26 recording 27 troubleshooting 73 CD drive adding 43 identifying 25 locating drive 7 replacing 43 See also optical drive troubleshooting 73 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 61 case 60 CD 61 computer screen 60 DVD 61 keyboard 60 LCD panel 60 mouse 61...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20, 21 Disk Cleanup 64 Disk Defragmenter 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting...