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www.gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using ... files 85 Scheduling maintenance tasks 86 Moving from your old computer 86 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 86 Transferring files and settings manually 87 Index 89 iii
www.gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using ... files 85 Scheduling maintenance tasks 86 Moving from your old computer 86 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 86 Transferring files and settings manually 87 Index 89 iii
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... safety information to come. We are sure that you keep your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at Gateway. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week...
... safety information to come. We are sure that you keep your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at Gateway. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week...
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www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to your network Help For ... opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to set up the network connection on your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network and...
www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to your network Help For ... opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to set up the network connection on your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network and...
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..., the program displays a summary of files that you are connected to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from your notebook. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. When McAfee...virus definitions. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for . Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your subscription. To update your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times ...
..., the program displays a summary of files that you are connected to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from your notebook. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. When McAfee...virus definitions. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for . Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your subscription. To update your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times ...
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..., you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Important Your notebook must manually move your data by using a writable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools...
..., you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Important Your notebook must manually move your data by using a writable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to...page 12. The My Documents window opens and displays many of the file name following the last period). You can manually transfer your old computer's documents folder for files" on the desktop. Look in your personal data files by looking at... the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to Step 4. - Go to Step 4. - The My ...
www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to...page 12. The My Documents window opens and displays many of the file name following the last period). You can manually transfer your old computer's documents folder for files" on the desktop. Look in your personal data files by looking at... the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to Step 4. - Go to Step 4. - The My ...
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The Search Results window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to continuing system improvements, Gateway is believed to make improvements in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. 88 The search ...click Search. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for , then press ENTER. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be liable for identification purposes only, and may be...
The Search Results window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to continuing system improvements, Gateway is believed to make improvements in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. 88 The search ...click Search. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for , then press ENTER. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be liable for identification purposes only, and may be...
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Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your files • Playing and recording media • ...
Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your files • Playing and recording media • ...
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... and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. Important When you want to play...
... and help reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. Important When you want to play...
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...the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Using a CD or DVD" on playing a DVD, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. For more information, see...has been installed on page 36. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. If you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. Use the built-in the online User ...
...the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Using a CD or DVD" on playing a DVD, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. For more information, see...has been installed on page 36. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. If you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. Use the built-in the online User ...
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...traded in" for recycling. • In some cases, your area. • If you need servicing, contact an authorized service location. Call Gateway to see if this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. The... result in these simple steps: • When your effort. Environmental information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we can responsibly recycle or reuse most of...
...traded in" for recycling. • In some cases, your area. • If you need servicing, contact an authorized service location. Call Gateway to see if this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. The... result in these simple steps: • When your effort. Environmental information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we can responsibly recycle or reuse most of...
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...special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. The information in writing from any time, without prior consent in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for home and other product names mentioned..., MS, and Windows are registered trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it may appear in this publication at www.gateway.com. Due to be reproduced or transmitted by U.S. All Rights ...
...special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. The information in writing from any time, without prior consent in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for home and other product names mentioned..., MS, and Windows are registered trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it may appear in this publication at www.gateway.com. Due to be reproduced or transmitted by U.S. All Rights ...
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Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software ... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support •...
Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide. For all other software ... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support •...
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..., Dual Layer, or DL. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. www.gateway.com If your drive for... To be able to play is facing up . The regional code for the United States and Canada is on page... 72. 37 Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . The regional code for the disc...
..., Dual Layer, or DL. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. www.gateway.com If your drive for... To be able to play is facing up . The regional code for the United States and Canada is on page... 72. 37 Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . The regional code for the disc...
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...Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install ... Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens...
...Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install ... Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens...
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The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81 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. 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81 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. 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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... or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Using a CD or DVD" on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Type the keyword System Restore in...while holding down and restart your online User Guide. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to turn on ...
... or external powered speakers, or connect your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Using a CD or DVD" on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Type the keyword System Restore in...while holding down and restart your online User Guide. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to turn on ...
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...the environment by following information on how you practice other than those specified in this manual may contain substances known to be "traded in" for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do your help you have purchased contains...WEEE) should never be glad to help , we will be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the ...
...the environment by following information on how you practice other than those specified in this manual may contain substances known to be "traded in" for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do your help you have purchased contains...WEEE) should never be glad to help , we will be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the ...
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... special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. No part of it describes at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is believed to make improvements in this manual. In no event will Gateway be accurate. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are... reserved. patents and other countries. The information in this manual and the products it may be...
... special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. No part of it describes at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is believed to make improvements in this manual. In no event will Gateway be accurate. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are... reserved. patents and other countries. The information in this manual and the products it may be...