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www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
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Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
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...Knowledge Base - These topics are located in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway notebook. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.... These topics are relevant to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. To view a ...
...Knowledge Base - These topics are located in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway notebook. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.... These topics are relevant to search for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. To view a ...
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...is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the ...keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The desktop is set up. Click the Start button, then open the...
...is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the ...keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The desktop is set up. Click the Start button, then open the...
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... with this game of Windows XP Professional with your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard..., and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. make a quick...
... with this game of Windows XP Professional with your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard..., and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. make a quick...
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...When you use these gestures, you get the same result as handwriting tips, in the TIP help. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use your tablet PC, you can also use gestures to control the insertion point... in the active program. Gestures A gesture is a shape you write with the tip of the pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command. ■ To erase, draw a short, wide "Z." ■...
...When you use these gestures, you get the same result as handwriting tips, in the TIP help. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use your tablet PC, you can also use gestures to control the insertion point... in the active program. Gestures A gesture is a shape you write with the tip of the pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command. ■ To erase, draw a short, wide "Z." ■...
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... a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by resting it dry and avoid contact with liquids. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the display surface. ■...options, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Speech. 13 Store extra pens in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of alignment. Press it and tap (button-tap) to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. ■ The pen has internal electronics...
... a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by resting it dry and avoid contact with liquids. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the display surface. ■...options, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Speech. 13 Store extra pens in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of alignment. Press it and tap (button-tap) to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. ■ The pen has internal electronics...
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... from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on -screen instructions of your media burning software to complete the burning of recovery discs to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working ... you need to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your system from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for installation. You are done. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System 4 Open the network location of the recovery files. 5 ...
... from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on -screen instructions of your media burning software to complete the burning of recovery discs to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working ... you need to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your system from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for installation. You are done. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System 4 Open the network location of the recovery files. 5 ...
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... Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click ...settings and saves it as a restore point. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to an earlier time, then...
... Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click ...settings and saves it as a restore point. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to an earlier time, then...
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... Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 35 for instructions. See "Recovering...
... Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 35 for instructions. See "Recovering...
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...that you can access the many information sources on the browser address bar. - Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to Web site in McAfee SecurityCenter which came with an Internet service provider (ISP), you requested. Type the keyword connecting... the page on the site that a Web page displays on your notebook. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet www.gateway.com To learn more about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For general information about...
...that you can access the many information sources on the browser address bar. - Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to Web site in McAfee SecurityCenter which came with an Internet service provider (ISP), you requested. Type the keyword connecting... the page on the site that a Web page displays on your notebook. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet www.gateway.com To learn more about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For general information about...
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... transfer the file to your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want to download, then click GO on -screen instructions for an account with an ISP. The time that it . Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you download. Your e-mail address is ...assigned when you sign up for saving the file in the folder that you want . www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you send messages to anyone who...
... transfer the file to your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want to download, then click GO on -screen instructions for an account with an ISP. The time that it . Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you download. Your e-mail address is ...assigned when you sign up for saving the file in the folder that you want . www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you send messages to anyone who...
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To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your scan options. 5 Click Scan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to scan, then select your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your scan options. 5 Click Scan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to scan, then select your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
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...the keyword security center in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click ... Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 49 Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions regularly to extend your screen. Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook from the latest viruses.
...the keyword security center in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click ... Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 49 Updating your virus definitions You should update your virus definitions regularly to extend your screen. Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook from the latest viruses.
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.... Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies or several types of digital songs, and can be played on your notebook. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several albums of music can fit on a DVD ...your notebook. If you want to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. You can play CDs using Windows Media Player, and you must have copy protection software. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. Important To watch a ...
.... Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies or several types of digital songs, and can be played on your notebook. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several albums of music can fit on a DVD ...your notebook. If you want to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. You can play CDs using Windows Media Player, and you must have copy protection software. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. Important To watch a ...
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The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD, click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click ... volume, use the controls in and that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The DVD plays. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the...
The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD, click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click ... volume, use the controls in and that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The DVD plays. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the...
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...gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your notebook, you can make to your video include: ■ Splitting your video into more than one clip or combining two or more than 10 GB of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens...settings in Windows Movie Maker. A one clip ■ Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of the edits you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in Windows Movie Maker. 65 Some of your hard drive. When you can edit it onto ...
...gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your notebook, you can make to your video include: ■ Splitting your video into more than one clip or combining two or more than 10 GB of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens...settings in Windows Movie Maker. A one clip ■ Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of the edits you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in Windows Movie Maker. 65 Some of your hard drive. When you can edit it onto ...
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.... To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your notebook. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to these CDs and you may not be able to listen to finish burning the DVD.
.... To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your notebook. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to these CDs and you may not be able to listen to finish burning the DVD.
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... information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network. Also ask your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on -screen instructions. Before you do not set up your ISP about any specific instructions you easily set up a secure wireless connection. 81 If...be activated. If you do not have you are ready to follow the on your network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on the front of your notebook. When you press the SecureEasySetup button on select notebook models that your current setup....
... information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network. Also ask your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on -screen instructions. Before you do not set up your ISP about any specific instructions you easily set up a secure wireless connection. 81 If...be activated. If you do not have you are ready to follow the on your network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on the front of your notebook. When you press the SecureEasySetup button on select notebook models that your current setup....
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this folder on the network check box is not selected. 3 Click OK. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives ... printer. 5 Click OK. 85 To let other users have previously enabled remote file access and you want to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - The Control Panel window opens.
www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this folder on the network check box is not selected. 3 Click OK. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives ... printer. 5 Click OK. 85 To let other users have previously enabled remote file access and you want to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - The Control Panel window opens.
