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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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... provided with our range of your notebook. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to help you for years to come. You have highlighted some basic care and... safety information to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through...
... provided with our range of your notebook. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to help you for years to come. You have highlighted some basic care and... safety information to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through...
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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 computer. After you have already named your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (... Network and Sharing Center. You may have named your computer and workgroup, you turned on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network need to wireless Ethernet network.
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 computer. After you have already named your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (... Network and Sharing Center. You may have named your computer and workgroup, you turned on your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your network need to wireless Ethernet network.
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... SecurityCenter checks for . McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 61 Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it scans for updates. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. You can...McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee scans your notebook. If you turn off this automatic feature, you must extend your notebook. Configuring ...
... SecurityCenter checks for . McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 61 Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it scans for updates. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. You can...McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee scans your notebook. If you turn off this automatic feature, you must extend your notebook. Configuring ...
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... your old computer to your new one using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the computers...
... your old computer to your new one using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the computers...
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... your saved personal data files. Finding other personal data files. For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can manually transfer your saved personal data files. Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG,...the My Documents folder. For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to Step 4. - The My Documents window opens and...
... your saved personal data files. Finding other personal data files. For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can manually transfer your saved personal data files. Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG,...the My Documents folder. For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to Step 4. - The My Documents window opens and...
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...trademarks of their respective companies. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is intended for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual and the products it may be accurate. Macrovision statement If your notebook ...copyright and all rights are incorporated in the U.S. The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of it describes at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. Due to make improvements in ...
...trademarks of their respective companies. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is intended for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual and the products it may be accurate. Macrovision statement If your notebook ...copyright and all rights are incorporated in the U.S. The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of it describes at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. Due to make improvements in ...
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Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • ...; Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see the online User Guide. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • ...; Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see the online User Guide. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
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To be able to play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook's delivery address. 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 closed. 38 The regional code on your DVD ...
To be able to play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook's delivery address. 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 closed. 38 The regional code on your DVD ...
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...through an S-Video jack. Tip For instructions on page 99. 87 For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 68. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match... device drivers. Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. A DVD does not produce sound on page 38. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on a television ...
...through an S-Video jack. Tip For instructions on page 99. 87 For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 68. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match... device drivers. Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. A DVD does not produce sound on page 38. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on a television ...
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...and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. Environmental information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be glad to help... you may be hazardous to the environment or to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following these components are classified as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are disposed of life" product properly....
...and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. Environmental information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be glad to help... you may be hazardous to the environment or to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following these components are classified as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are disposed of life" product properly....
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... only, and may appear in this manual and the products it may improve and/or change products described in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Intel Corporation. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices... Black-and-White Spot Design are reserved. Reverse engineering or disassembly is believed to make improvements in this manual. Gateway may be accurate. No part of Gateway, Inc. The information in newer publication editions. These changes are incorporated in this copyright protection technology must be...
... only, and may appear in this manual and the products it may improve and/or change products described in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Intel Corporation. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices... Black-and-White Spot Design are reserved. Reverse engineering or disassembly is believed to make improvements in this manual. Gateway may be accurate. No part of Gateway, Inc. The information in newer publication editions. These changes are incorporated in this copyright protection technology must be...
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...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 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... support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook.
...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 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... support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook.
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... help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. Note: To use the double layer capability of the disc. 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... DVD±RW drive Use your drive for Mexico is determined by your drive has this logo... The regional code on page 72. 37 www.gateway.com If your notebook's delivery address.
... help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. Note: To use the double layer capability of the disc. 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... DVD±RW drive Use your drive for Mexico is determined by your drive has this logo... The regional code on page 72. 37 www.gateway.com If your notebook's delivery address.
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... about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens.... 79 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically...
... about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens.... 79 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically...
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The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81 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 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 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81 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 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 Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create.
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... Your notebook must be restored. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on a television Audio is...Clean the DVD. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Help For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and ...
... Your notebook must be restored. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on a television Audio is...Clean the DVD. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Help For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and ...
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...inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. Should the unit ever need further assistance in recycling... in your "end of life" product, you may be hazardous to the environment or to this manual may contain substances known to dispose of your "end of new Gateway equipment. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are highly recoverable, recyclable, and ...
...inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. Should the unit ever need further assistance in recycling... in your "end of life" product, you may be hazardous to the environment or to this manual may contain substances known to dispose of your "end of new Gateway equipment. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are highly recoverable, recyclable, and ...
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...this publication at any form, without notices or obligation. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is protected by Macrovision Corporation. In no event will Gateway be liable for identification purposes only, and may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, ... are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any defect or omission in writing from Gateway. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design ...
...this publication at any form, without notices or obligation. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is protected by Macrovision Corporation. In no event will Gateway be liable for identification purposes only, and may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, ... are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any defect or omission in writing from Gateway. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design ...