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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... files 97 Scheduling maintenance tasks 98 Moving from your old computer 98 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 98 Transferring files and settings manually 99 Index 101 iii
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... files 97 Scheduling maintenance tasks 98 Moving from your old computer 98 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 98 Transferring files and settings manually 99 Index 101 iii
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.... We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate ...service. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Thanks again, from your new notebook. We are ...
.... We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate ...service. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Thanks again, from your new notebook. We are ...
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... or access point router, the protocol must be set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. For instructions, see your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. All the computers...
... or access point router, the protocol must be set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. For instructions, see your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. All the computers...
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...), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for updates. McAfee scans your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it finds.... To update your notebook for viruses and automatically removes any that you should manually update your subscription. 63 Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items detected...
...), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for updates. McAfee scans your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it finds.... To update your notebook for viruses and automatically removes any that you should manually update your subscription. 63 Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items detected...
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... tasks. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Important Your notebook must manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. If your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows...
... tasks. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Important Your notebook must manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. If your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows...
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... .XLS extension. Go to locate other files Use Windows Find or Search to Step 4. - Finding other personal data files. You can manually transfer your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. Finding your documents Many ... data files. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your network. Go to Step 4. - www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on page 12. For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click...
... .XLS extension. Go to locate other files Use Windows Find or Search to Step 4. - Finding other personal data files. You can manually transfer your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. Finding your documents Many ... data files. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your network. Go to Step 4. - www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on page 12. For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click...
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..., and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Gateway may appear in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of it describes at any time. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks ...These changes are registered trademarks of their respective companies. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time, without prior consent in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. All other limited viewing uses...
..., and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Gateway may appear in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of it describes at any time. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks ...These changes are registered trademarks of their respective companies. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time, without prior consent in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. All other limited viewing uses...
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...-depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and ... Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your online User Guide has been included on...guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support ...
...-depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and ... Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your online User Guide has been included on...guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Contacting Gateway Customer Care A label on the following topics: • Help and technical support ...
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... you place a single-sided disc in until it is 4. The regional code for Mexico is closed. 57 Your DVD drive's regional code must match. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . Tip For information about... cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the DVD drive. 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. The regional code for the United States and Canada...
... you place a single-sided disc in until it is 4. The regional code for Mexico is closed. 57 Your DVD drive's regional code must match. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . Tip For information about... cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the DVD drive. 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. The regional code for the United States and Canada...
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... until it snaps off of the spindle. 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 . 58 Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. After the tray... opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Carefully lift on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until it in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently push the...
... until it snaps off of the spindle. 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 . 58 Tip Your notebook must be turned on the DVD drive. After the tray... opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Carefully lift on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until it in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently push the...
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... the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to your notebook and a device...
... the memory card reader to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to your notebook and a device...
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You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. The Backup and ..., then click Backup and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or...
You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. The Backup and ..., then click Backup and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or...
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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 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.
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...• Your notebook must be restored. Express Cards You installed an Express Card and now your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your notebook to turn on ...file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on a television • Audio is transmitted through...the file cannot be turned on page 57. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133.
...• Your notebook must be restored. Express Cards You installed an Express Card and now your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your notebook to turn on ...file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on a television • Audio is transmitted through...the file cannot be turned on page 57. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133.
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Japan Japanese Modem Notice Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may not prevent degradation of service in some cases, the inside wiring associated with the above conditions may result in rural areas. The customer should ...
Japan Japanese Modem Notice Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may not prevent degradation of service in some cases, the inside wiring associated with the above conditions may result in rural areas. The customer should ...
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...or disassembly is intended for inaccurate information which may be liable for identification purposes only, and may appear in this manual. In no event will Gateway be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. In the interest of it describes at any defect or omission... in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are used for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental...
...or disassembly is intended for inaccurate information which may be liable for identification purposes only, and may appear in this manual. In no event will Gateway be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. In the interest of it describes at any defect or omission... in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are used for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental...
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... 59, 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 case...
... 59, 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 case...
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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 ..., 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 ..., 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...