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www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a ... files 90 Scheduling maintenance tasks 91 Moving from your old computer 91 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 91 Transferring files and settings manually 92 iii
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..., and performance of your new notebook. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information... or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. If you will be pleased with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive...
..., and performance of your new notebook. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information... or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. If you will be pleased with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive...
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... have named your computers and set up on your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. The workgroup name must be different than any computer name on them, you are prompted...
... have named your computers and set up on your workgroup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. The workgroup name must be different than any computer name on them, you are prompted...
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...settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the computers. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer: 1 If you will not run other tasks on the new notebook before running Disk ...tasks. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not be on -screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer to...
...settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the computers. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer: 1 If you will not run other tasks on the new notebook before running Disk ...tasks. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not be on -screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer to...
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... Computer icon on -screen instructions to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. You can manually transfer your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of your network. Go to the next step. 2 Double-click the C:\ drive... transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to complete the transfer.
... Computer icon on -screen instructions to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. You can manually transfer your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of your network. Go to the next step. 2 Double-click the C:\ drive... transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to complete the transfer.
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...for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. However, changes are incorporated in this manual and the products it may improve and/or change products described in writing ...changes are made periodically. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time, without prior consent in this manual. and other intellectual property rights. Notices Copyright © 2008 Gateway, Inc. In the interest of Microsoft Corporation. patents and other ...
...for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. However, changes are incorporated in this manual and the products it may improve and/or change products described in writing ...changes are made periodically. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time, without prior consent in this manual. and other intellectual property rights. Notices Copyright © 2008 Gateway, Inc. In the interest of Microsoft Corporation. patents and other ...
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... is an in this section are specific to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online ...User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to...
... is an in this section are specific to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that are for informational purposes only. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online ...User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to...
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The regional code for the disc is 1. The regional code for Mexico is closed. 57 Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 91. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray ... is on your DVD drive is facing up . If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the disc. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is determined by your notebook's delivery address...
The regional code for the disc is 1. The regional code for Mexico is closed. 57 Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 91. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray ... is on your DVD drive is facing up . If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the disc. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is determined by your notebook's delivery address...
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.... 3 Push the tray in until the mechanism draws it is closed. Using a slot-load DVD drive [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently ...push the disc into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must be ... Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until it in. 58
.... 3 Push the tray in until the mechanism draws it is closed. Using a slot-load DVD drive [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently ...push the disc into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must be ... Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until it in. 58
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Tip Your notebook must be turned on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to turn on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Using the memory card reader You can ... Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. You can use of the notebook. Important RS-Multimedia Card...
Tip Your notebook must be turned on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to turn on to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Using the memory card reader You can ... Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and xD-Picture Card™. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on the DVD drive. You can use of the notebook. Important RS-Multimedia Card...
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For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. The Backup ...points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and ...
For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. The Backup ...points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and ...
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The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101
The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101
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...Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 121 Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through... a monitor jack. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "...
...Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 121 Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through... a monitor jack. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "...
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... the local telecommunications company. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Before installing this manual may not prevent degradation of a CD or DVD drive. 150 The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the...
... the local telecommunications company. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Before installing this manual may not prevent degradation of a CD or DVD drive. 150 The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the...
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... for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Intel Corporation. In the interest of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are made periodically. Microsoft,... and other countries. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Due to make improvements in this manual has been carefully checked and is protected by U.S. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of it describes...
... for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Intel Corporation. In the interest of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are made periodically. Microsoft,... and other countries. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Due to make improvements in this manual has been carefully checked and is protected by U.S. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of it describes...
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...61 troubleshooting Express Card 121 troubleshooting memory card 129 CD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 59 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 70 cleaning audio CD 91 ...external audio 6 external diskette drive 7, 9, 62 external speakers 6 flash drive 7, 9, 62 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 6 keyboard 7, 9 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 10 monitor (VGA) 10, 64 mouse 7, 9 network 7 power 10, 20 printer 7, 9 projector 64 scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 63 USB 7, 9, 62
...61 troubleshooting Express Card 121 troubleshooting memory card 129 CD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 59 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 70 cleaning audio CD 91 ...external audio 6 external diskette drive 7, 9, 62 external speakers 6 flash drive 7, 9, 62 HDMI (TV) out 7 headphone 6 keyboard 7, 9 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 10 monitor (VGA) 10, 64 mouse 7, 9 network 7 power 10, 20 printer 7, 9 projector 64 scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 63 USB 7, 9, 62
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting volume 132 diagnostics 131 ..., 122 types 56 DSL modem 7, 22 connecting 22 troubleshooting 129 DVD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 playing 63 regional code 57 troubleshooting 119 DVD drive drive status indicator 28 identifying 56 locating 9 troubleshooting 119 using 56 DVD...
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting volume 132 diagnostics 131 ..., 122 types 56 DSL modem 7, 22 connecting 22 troubleshooting 129 DVD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 playing 63 regional code 57 troubleshooting 119 DVD drive drive status indicator 28 identifying 56 locating 9 troubleshooting 119 using 56 DVD...
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...Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics... and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model...
...Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Gateway model and serial number A label on the following topics... and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model...
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... disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the disc. The regional code for Mexico is 1. Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. Important When you want to... your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is closed. 57 www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up.
... disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the disc. The regional code for Mexico is 1. Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. Important When you want to... your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is closed. 57 www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up.
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... and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until the mechanism draws it ...it snaps off of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in . 58 Using a slot-load DVD drive [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently ...push the disc into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must be...
... and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until the mechanism draws it ...it snaps off of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in . 58 Using a slot-load DVD drive [ Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently ...push the disc into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. Tip Your notebook must be...