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... the monitor (depending on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, ...such as possible. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone ...
... the monitor (depending on your hard drive. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. Follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. Icons and color coding help while setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, ...such as possible. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone ...
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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 Your Computer 33 ...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 an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery...
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 Your Computer 33 ...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 an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery...
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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 Defragmenting the hard drive 65 Backing up files 66 Scheduling maintenance tasks 67 Moving from your old computer 68 Transferring files and settings... steps 72 Troubleshooting 73 Add-in cards 73 Audio 73 CD or DVD drives 73 Diskette drive 75 Display 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 ...
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 Defragmenting the hard drive 65 Backing up files 66 Scheduling maintenance tasks 67 Moving from your old computer 68 Transferring files and settings... steps 72 Troubleshooting 73 Add-in cards 73 Audio 73 CD or DVD drives 73 Diskette drive 75 Display 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 ...
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... your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to -read ... on your computer's label. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because ...
... your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to -read ... on your computer's label. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because ...
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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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...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 bay to connect a removable hard drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this drive...DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Press this drive to turn the power on drive type). Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left,...
...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 bay to connect a removable hard drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this drive...DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Press this drive to turn the power on drive type). Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left,...
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...HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can store much more data than a DVD. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more data than a DVD. A dual-layer HD-DVD can be played on... Guide. 27 DVDs can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your online User Guide. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several...
...HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc that can store much more data than a DVD. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more data than a DVD. A dual-layer HD-DVD can be played on... Guide. 27 DVDs can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about 5.5 hours of high-definition video. www.gateway.com Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your online User Guide. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several...
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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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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 3 Disconnect the hard drive cage fan cable from the system board. 47
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 3 Disconnect the hard drive cage fan cable from the system board. 47
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... the cage, then secure it to the computer. (This screw cannot be the same. - OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to the cage using either the four screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with...
... the cage, then secure it to the computer. (This screw cannot be the same. - OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive cage to the cage using either the four screws you removed previously or mounting screws provided with...
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www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following .... Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. If you are using the new hard drive as your computer on its side. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side ...
www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following .... Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. If you are using the new hard drive as your computer on its side. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side ...
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CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
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...or warp in expensive repairs that are comfortable for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid ...dusty or dirty work environments. Damage due to either extreme is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.gateway...
...or warp in expensive repairs that are comfortable for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid ...dusty or dirty work environments. Damage due to either extreme is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.gateway...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All ..., Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All ..., Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing...
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The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64
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...), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. Type disk cleanup in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to delete, then click OK. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Search Help box...
...), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. Type disk cleanup in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to delete, then click OK. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Search Help box...
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If you see a prompt asking you if you want to check your computer). If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you see this prompt, click Schedule ...file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you use your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours...
If you see a prompt asking you if you want to check your computer). If you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you see this prompt, click Schedule ...file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 66 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you use your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours...
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... Also, if you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This is normal. ...process slows the hard drive performance. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them may take hours to complete (depending on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 5 Click...
... Also, if you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This is normal. ...process slows the hard drive performance. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them may take hours to complete (depending on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 5 Click...
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...backup device and you want to a writable optical disc (if you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. To back up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click ...Run a file backup now. 68 Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up your files regularly to back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer....
...backup device and you want to a writable optical disc (if you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. To back up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click ...Run a file backup now. 68 Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up your files regularly to back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer....