Starter Guide
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... lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used...
... lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Click here to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used...
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Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center!
Click Welcome Center and select an option. welcome to special deals from a previous computer to a new one Learn about your computer Transfer files and settings from Gateway partners! To access the Welcome Center, click (Start), Control Panel, then click System and Maintenance. The Welcome Center offers a wealth of options for getting more information about the newest features in Windows Vista® 7 Get information about your computer, as well as links to the Welcome Center!
Starter Guide
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... cable TV line and sign up with an Internet connection. Type in your way. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is where you type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns...
... cable TV line and sign up with an Internet connection. Type in your way. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is where you type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your pointer arrow turns...
Starter Guide
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... the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the...
... the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 When your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the...
Starter Guide
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... watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to play, pause, or stop disc playback. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer...
... watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Enjoy listening to play, pause, or stop disc playback. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer...
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... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19...
... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19...
Starter Guide
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To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. Make your computer has a recordable drive and that came with the...
To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, choose either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. Make your computer has a recordable drive and that came with the...
Starter Guide
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The System Recovery wizard opens. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Click one of Windows. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full factory recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer. This lets you...
The System Recovery wizard opens. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Click one of Windows. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full factory recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer. This lets you...
Network Guide
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Typically, a wireless network is a small electronic device that serves as the central control point for Internet access), and your network. Cable or DSL modem Access point Buying wireless equipment For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. Networking Your Notebook Wireless networking A wireless network uses radio waves to the access point, set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for your wireless computers. You connect your modem...
Typically, a wireless network is a small electronic device that serves as the central control point for Internet access), and your network. Cable or DSL modem Access point Buying wireless equipment For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a printer or scanner. Networking Your Notebook Wireless networking A wireless network uses radio waves to the access point, set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for your wireless computers. You connect your modem...
Network Guide
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... your Internet service provider. Also ask your network. Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure your broadband connection works. 2 Set up your access point and network security. 3 Set up and access your network. ■ Wireless security features like a firewall to buy your access point, make sure it easier to set up your ISP about any specific instructions you set up your ISP. If you get the correct format...
... your Internet service provider. Also ask your network. Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure your broadband connection works. 2 Set up your access point and network security. 3 Set up and access your network. ■ Wireless security features like a firewall to buy your access point, make sure it easier to set up your ISP about any specific instructions you set up your ISP. If you get the correct format...
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.... It must contains some letters. 4 www.gateway.com If you turned on the network: 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, then click Properties. Setting up security for information about installing it and setting network security. Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to 15 characters with no blank...
.... It must contains some letters. 4 www.gateway.com If you turned on the network: 1 Click Start, right-click My Computer, then click Properties. Setting up security for information about installing it and setting network security. Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to 15 characters with no blank...
Network Guide
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Model Gateway M275 Other Gateway notebooks To turn on your wireless radio, you have completed your computer. The Network Connections window opens. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, then click View available wireless networks. Press FN + F2 on the keyboard. To connect to your network. 6 Click OK to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box. Use a workgroup name of up your wireless network 5 Type a name for all computers on your home network, and the...
Model Gateway M275 Other Gateway notebooks To turn on your wireless radio, you have completed your computer. The Network Connections window opens. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, then click View available wireless networks. Press FN + F2 on the keyboard. To connect to your network. 6 Click OK to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box. Use a workgroup name of up your wireless network 5 Type a name for all computers on your home network, and the...
Network Guide
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... Choose a wireless network list, your notebook. You will need to manually add the network to your network is not broadcasting its SSID. If you cannot connect to it, your network" on page 7. You will need to modify the security settings for the network in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow: ■ connect to an available network ■ manually add a wireless network ■ connecting to wireless network. 6 www.gateway.com...
... Choose a wireless network list, your notebook. You will need to manually add the network to your network is not broadcasting its SSID. If you cannot connect to it, your network" on page 7. You will need to modify the security settings for the network in the Help and Support Search box , then click the arrow: ■ connect to an available network ■ manually add a wireless network ■ connecting to wireless network. 6 www.gateway.com...
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... the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on your network With a network, you have your wireless network up , log onto your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Adding a desktop computer to the network, do one of the devices, then turn off any firewall software on your hard drive. To...
... the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on your network With a network, you have your wireless network up , log onto your Internet connection, drives, and printers. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Adding a desktop computer to the network, do one of the devices, then turn off any firewall software on your hard drive. To...
Network Guide
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... Ethernet cable. Troubleshooting your network You turned wireless networking on, but it automatically scans for your access point. The scan can use this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Connect your printer to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information, see the documentation for available connections. Your connection on , it takes a while to connect. ■ When wireless networking is turned...
... Ethernet cable. Troubleshooting your network You turned wireless networking on, but it automatically scans for your access point. The scan can use this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Connect your printer to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. For more information, see the documentation for available connections. Your connection on , it takes a while to connect. ■ When wireless networking is turned...
Network Guide
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...; If your access point uses WEP, go to increase the signal strength. To check the signal strength of your computer. Troubleshooting your network If your wireless network is low, try moving to a new location to the Windows XP Wireless Networking Properties window and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in a wireless network, you should check your network signal strength. The Network Connections window opens. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then...
...; If your access point uses WEP, go to increase the signal strength. To check the signal strength of your computer. Troubleshooting your network If your wireless network is low, try moving to a new location to the Windows XP Wireless Networking Properties window and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in a wireless network, you should check your network signal strength. The Network Connections window opens. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then...
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... range to connect. You may, however, be able to access the Internet through a dial-up modem, Internet Explorer may not be set up to use a static IP address, your notebook is not set up to access the Internet through a network. Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet. ■ Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point. Networking Your Notebook You are in a wireless network, but it...
... range to connect. You may, however, be able to access the Internet through a dial-up modem, Internet Explorer may not be set up to use a static IP address, your notebook is not set up to access the Internet through a network. Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet. ■ Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point. Networking Your Notebook You are in a wireless network, but it...
Security Guide
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... back by using tracking software. This program automatically reports the location of a park bench. You can use a key-based cable lock to attach your notebook to a solid object like a metal railing or arm of your notebook once a day while it is connected to the Internet. You attach the cable lock to carry. A recovery team 2 www.gateway.com Gateway Notebook Security Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you...
... back by using tracking software. This program automatically reports the location of a park bench. You can use a key-based cable lock to attach your notebook to a solid object like a metal railing or arm of your notebook once a day while it is connected to the Internet. You attach the cable lock to carry. A recovery team 2 www.gateway.com Gateway Notebook Security Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you...
Security Guide
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Gateway Notebook Security Notebook startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your notebook's BIOS setup utility. These passwords are set in the My Documents folder. If you forget your password, you will have to enter your password when you set up a My Documents folder for someone else to Gateway so we can install or run. 4 www.gateway.com Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you turn on your notebook or access your files...
Gateway Notebook Security Notebook startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your notebook's BIOS setup utility. These passwords are set in the My Documents folder. If you forget your password, you will have to enter your password when you set up a My Documents folder for someone else to Gateway so we can install or run. 4 www.gateway.com Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you turn on your notebook or access your files...
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... your notebook model number and serial number in case of ownership or a merchandise passport when you travel assistance if your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about emergency travel internationally. ■ Check with your insurance company and credit card company to learn about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. www.gateway.com...
... your notebook model number and serial number in case of ownership or a merchandise passport when you travel assistance if your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about emergency travel internationally. ■ Check with your insurance company and credit card company to learn about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. www.gateway.com...