User Guide
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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 ...
User Guide
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...drive" on page 31 28 Finally, in your notebook. Recovery discs let you recover your device drivers and software that you may need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to working ... re-installing some or all of several ways you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 28 tells you make a backup of your network to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating...
...drive" on page 31 28 Finally, in your notebook. Recovery discs let you recover your device drivers and software that you may need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to working ... re-installing some or all of several ways you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 28 tells you make a backup of your network to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating...
User Guide
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...problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to your computer with System Restore. 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 it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo ...
...problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to your computer with System Restore. 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 it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo ...
User Guide
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... high-priority updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to fix the problem. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about Security Center. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search...Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your notebook's system software up to date. Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver...
... high-priority updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to fix the problem. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall. 3 For more information about Security Center. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search...Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your notebook's system software up to date. Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver...
User Guide
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...share, then click Sharing and Security. With a network, you can share your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and ...To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that folder will be available to everyone on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 84 CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives...
...share, then click Sharing and Security. With a network, you can share your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and ...To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that folder will be available to everyone on the network. 2 Click the Sharing tab. 84 CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives...
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The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 87 Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped... 5 Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where 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 the program for the printer on the computer you...
The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 87 Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped... 5 Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where 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 the program for the printer on the computer you...
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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 ...
Starter Guide
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... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 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. If you 're looking for... 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, ...
... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to get information 8 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. If you 're looking for... 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, ...
Security Guide
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... the problem. www.gateway.com 9 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. 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.
... the problem. www.gateway.com 9 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. 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.
Restoration Guide
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Tips & Tricks We strongly recommend that were included with your computer the first time and complete the Windows XP setup process, the Recovery Media Creator program starts and prompts you create only one set of Recovery discs from the hard ...drive using blank discs. OR - ■ Wait until a later time 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 recovery discs. The Recovery Media Creator program lets ...
Tips & Tricks We strongly recommend that were included with your computer the first time and complete the Windows XP setup process, the Recovery Media Creator program starts and prompts you create only one set of Recovery discs from the hard ...drive using blank discs. OR - ■ Wait until a later time 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 recovery discs. The Recovery Media Creator program lets ...
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... instead of from three system restoration options during the restore process: ■ Non-Destructive System Restore (Recommended) recovers the operating system, all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to use... the hard drive is damaged, you purchased your existing data files, but all programs must be damaged with Backup) (Advanced Option) moves the contents of Windows XP.
... instead of from three system restoration options during the restore process: ■ Non-Destructive System Restore (Recommended) recovers the operating system, all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to use... the hard drive is damaged, you purchased your existing data files, but all programs must be damaged with Backup) (Advanced Option) moves the contents of Windows XP.