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... Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 5 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons to the desktop 10 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows ...Printing a document 24 Shortcuts 25 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 27 System recovery options 28 Drivers and applications recovery 28 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 29 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 30 Creating discs from recovery files on a ...
... Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 5 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons to the desktop 10 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows ...Printing a document 24 Shortcuts 25 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 27 System recovery options 28 Drivers and applications recovery 28 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 29 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 30 Creating discs from recovery files on a ...
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... on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. Problem-solving may need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can use Microsoft System Restore ...need to completely reinstall the original factory software. If you are still experiencing problems, you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a hidden area of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your Reference Guide...
... on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. Problem-solving may need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can use Microsoft System Restore ...need to completely reinstall the original factory software. If you are still experiencing problems, you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a hidden area of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your Reference Guide...
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... Recovering your system using Microsoft System 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 system settings and saves ... Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system to an earlier time, then click ...
... Recovering your system using Microsoft System 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 system settings and saves ... Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system to an earlier time, then click ...
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..., Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook www.gateway.com 2 Click Internet Options or...
..., Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook www.gateway.com 2 Click Internet Options or...
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...and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you can access them as though they were attached directly to install the printer... each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to share, then click Sharing and Security. The folder properties dialog box opens. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you share a ...
...and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you can access them as though they were attached directly to install the printer... each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to share, then click Sharing and Security. The folder properties dialog box opens. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you share a ...
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...sending the file from. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse... network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site... the file you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. www.gateway.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start...
...sending the file from. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse... network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site... the file you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. www.gateway.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start...
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...music 57 CD drive See DVD drive clipboard 17 close button 11 closing program 11, 25 window 11, 25 color changing depth 98 changing number of 98 changing scheme 100 Computrace 44,...hotspots 88 to Internet 39 to Web site 40 connections digital video camera 64 Firewire 64 i.Link 64 IEEE 1394 64 video camera 64 copying data CD 76 data DVD 76 files across network 87 files and...102, 103 using screen saver 102 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 22 opening 24 printing 24 saving 23 downloading files 41 drivers updating 3 drives backing up files 114 ...
...music 57 CD drive See DVD drive clipboard 17 close button 11 closing program 11, 25 window 11, 25 color changing depth 98 changing number of 98 changing scheme 100 Computrace 44,...hotspots 88 to Internet 39 to Web site 40 connections digital video camera 64 Firewire 64 i.Link 64 IEEE 1394 64 video camera 64 copying data CD 76 data DVD 76 files across network 87 files and...102, 103 using screen saver 102 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 22 opening 24 printing 24 saving 23 downloading files 41 drivers updating 3 drives backing up files 114 ...
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www.gateway.com Index minimize button 10 modem cable 39 dial-up 38 DSL 39 monitor changing ...properties 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 77 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 60 CD tracks 61, 76 recovering device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 Recycle Bin 9 deleting...software 118 removing files and folders 9, 18, 25, 112 renaming files and folders 25 resolution changing 99 restoring device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 S saving documents 23 video 66 scanner installing 118 Scheduled Tasks ...
www.gateway.com Index minimize button 10 modem cable 39 dial-up 38 DSL 39 monitor changing ...properties 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 77 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 60 CD tracks 61, 76 recovering device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 Recycle Bin 9 deleting...software 118 removing files and folders 9, 18, 25, 112 renaming files and folders 25 resolution changing 99 restoring device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 S saving documents 23 video 66 scanner installing 118 Scheduled Tasks ...
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...sharing drives 85 folders 85 updating device drivers 3 McAfee SecurityCenter 49 Windows 110 user accounts adding in Windows XP 108 switching in Windows XP 108 V video capturing to computer 64 creating 64 editing 64, 65 playing 57, 59 saving 66 transferring to computer 64 Video Capture Wizard 65 viewing shared drives... 40 downloading files 41 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 11 closing 11, 25 maximize button 11 menu bar 11 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 17 desktop 8 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 115 Search utility 20 Windows Journal 11 Windows Media Player building music ...
...sharing drives 85 folders 85 updating device drivers 3 McAfee SecurityCenter 49 Windows 110 user accounts adding in Windows XP 108 switching in Windows XP 108 V video capturing to computer 64 creating 64 editing 64, 65 playing 57, 59 saving 66 transferring to computer 64 Video Capture Wizard 65 viewing shared drives... 40 downloading files 41 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 11 closing 11, 25 maximize button 11 menu bar 11 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 17 desktop 8 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 115 Search utility 20 Windows Journal 11 Windows Media Player building music ...
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Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. need a little extra help ? If you need... information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information...
Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. need a little extra help ? If you need... information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information...
Security Guide
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... include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 9 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. Update security Update security To keep your notebook secure, you need...
... include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 9 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. Update security Update security To keep your notebook secure, you need...
Restoration Guide
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...Creator program lets you create the Recovery discs when first prompted to launch the software backup process. Creating Recovery discs All software, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs required for a complete system restoration, are included on -screen instructions to create the full set of Recovery discs ...: ■ Immediately follow the Recovery Media Creator's on your computer. After you start your computer the first time and complete the Windows XP setup process, the Recovery Media Creator program starts and prompts you purchased your computer's hard drive.
...Creator program lets you create the Recovery discs when first prompted to launch the software backup process. Creating Recovery discs All software, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs required for a complete system restoration, are included on -screen instructions to create the full set of Recovery discs ...: ■ Immediately follow the Recovery Media Creator's on your computer. After you start your computer the first time and complete the Windows XP setup process, the Recovery Media Creator program starts and prompts you purchased your computer's hard drive.
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... the program settings reconfigured. Important If the hard drive is damaged, you purchased your existing data files, but all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of Windows XP. Restoration options You can choose from the hard drive. 5 You need to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy...
... the program settings reconfigured. Important If the hard drive is damaged, you purchased your existing data files, but all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of Windows XP. Restoration options You can choose from the hard drive. 5 You need to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy...