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... Internet 38 Setting up an Internet account 39 Accessing your Internet account 39 Using the World Wide Web 39 Connecting to a Web site 40 Downloading files 41 Using e-mail 41 Sending e-mail 42 Checking your e-mail 42 Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook 43 Hardware security 44 Kensington lock slot 44 CompuTrace 44 Data security 45 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 45 Computrace 45 Notebook startup and hard drive password 45 Windows XP user...
... Internet 38 Setting up an Internet account 39 Accessing your Internet account 39 Using the World Wide Web 39 Connecting to a Web site 40 Downloading files 41 Using e-mail 41 Sending e-mail 42 Checking your e-mail 42 Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook 43 Hardware security 44 Kensington lock slot 44 CompuTrace 44 Data security 45 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 45 Computrace 45 Notebook startup and hard drive password 45 Windows XP user...
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... 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 105 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 106 Programming the buttons 107 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 107 Adding and modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive space 111 Checking hard drive space 111 Deleting unnecessary files 112 Checking the hard drive for errors 112 Defragmenting the hard drive 113...
... 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 105 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 106 Programming the buttons 107 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 107 Adding and modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive space 111 Checking hard drive space 111 Deleting unnecessary files 112 Checking the hard drive for errors 112 Defragmenting the hard drive 113...
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... view support documents for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you manage your serial number in the Serial Number box, then click Submit. Upgrades Click Upgrades to view information about warranties and special offers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view and purchase upgrades for all Gateway notebooks. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click Notebook Computers to locate your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads...
... view support documents for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you manage your serial number in the Serial Number box, then click Submit. Upgrades Click Upgrades to view information about warranties and special offers. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view and purchase upgrades for all Gateway notebooks. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click Notebook Computers to locate your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads...
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... the Accessibility section of the writing pad. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com TIP tips ■ Open a program for your input (for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the Help and Support Center. ■ Use the built-in microphone or an external microphone. ■ To modify the speech recognition function, see "Adjusting the...
... the Accessibility section of the writing pad. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com TIP tips ■ Open a program for your input (for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the Help and Support Center. ■ Use the built-in microphone or an external microphone. ■ To modify the speech recognition function, see "Adjusting the...
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... how to a previous working order. Recovery discs let you recover your device drivers and software that you make a backup of your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 31 28 If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to completely restore your system to completely reinstall the original factory software. For more information on using your network to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating drivers and applications recovery discs" on page 32 describes...
... how to a previous working order. Recovery discs let you recover your device drivers and software that you make a backup of your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 31 28 If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to completely restore your system to completely reinstall the original factory software. For more information on using your network to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating drivers and applications recovery discs" on page 32 describes...
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... changes to your system to get your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to a previous condition. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers...
... changes to your system to get your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to a previous condition. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers...
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... connections to the Internet, dial-up charges (with an Internet service provider (ISP). Because dial-up connections are those using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set up an Internet account with both your telephone company and Internet service provider) often increase the longer you connect to this type of service, your cost is considered an always-connected service. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use...
... connections to the Internet, dial-up charges (with an Internet service provider (ISP). Because dial-up connections are those using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To set up an Internet account with both your telephone company and Internet service provider) often increase the longer you connect to this type of service, your cost is considered an always-connected service. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use...
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... that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 69 The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to record a video DVD. If your files, click . Creating a video DVD You can also use Media Center to the...
... that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 69 The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to record a video DVD. If your files, click . Creating a video DVD You can also use Media Center to the...
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... been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. We recommend that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns...
... been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. We recommend that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns...
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... about any specific instructions you press the SecureEasySetup button on your notebook. If you do not have you need to set up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless 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 your Start menu, then...
... about any specific instructions you press the SecureEasySetup button on your notebook. If you do not have you need to set up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless 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 your Start menu, then...
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... Help and Support Search box, then click the arrow: • connect to an available network • manually add a wireless network • connecting to wireless network. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Setting up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. All the computers on your initial Windows setup, turn on After you need the same Workgroup Name. Turning the wireless radio on the optional Bluetooth radio. Type one of up your notebook Important...
... Help and Support Search box, then click the arrow: • connect to an available network • manually add a wireless network • connecting to wireless network. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Setting up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. All the computers on your initial Windows setup, turn on After you need the same Workgroup Name. Turning the wireless radio on the optional Bluetooth radio. Type one of up your notebook Important...
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... hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on your network. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows...
... hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on your network. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows...
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... Your Notebook www.gateway.com Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings. To change your mouse settings. 4 Click OK to change your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Changing mouse settings Help and Support For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens...
... Your Notebook www.gateway.com Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings. To change your mouse settings. 4 Click OK to change your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. Changing mouse settings Help and Support For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens...
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... Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to customize the task. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add...
... Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to customize the task. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add...
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... on -screen instructions. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. The Search Results window opens. - The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by following the on exporting and importing e-mail messages and the address book. Help and Support For more information, see your new notebook to retrieve...
... on -screen instructions. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. The Search Results window opens. - The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by following the on exporting and importing e-mail messages and the address book. Help and Support For more information, see your new notebook to retrieve...
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... Reference Guide. Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new notebook comes with a newer version of any serial numbers or product ID keys that did not come installed on your notebook's previous settings using System Restore. 118 Your original discs and guides should also check the manufacturer's Web site for software updates. Spend some programs that may have trouble after you install the software for your peripheral device's user guide for...
... Reference Guide. Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new notebook comes with a newer version of any serial numbers or product ID keys that did not come installed on your notebook's previous settings using System Restore. 118 Your original discs and guides should also check the manufacturer's Web site for software updates. Spend some programs that may have trouble after you install the software for your peripheral device's user guide for...
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... 102 using 8 using Start menu 9 disconnecting from Internet 39 Disk Cleanup 112 Disk Defragmenter 113 display changing resolution 99 properties 98, 99, 100, 101, 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 checking for errors 112 checking for free space 111 defragmenting 113 mapping network...
... 102 using 8 using Start menu 9 disconnecting from Internet 39 Disk Cleanup 112 Disk Defragmenter 113 display changing resolution 99 properties 98, 99, 100, 101, 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 checking for errors 112 checking for free space 111 defragmenting 113 mapping network...
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... keyboard shortcuts 25 L LCD panel changing resolution 99 using screen saver 102 links 39 M maintenance backing up files 114 checking for drive errors 112 checking hard drive space 111 defragmenting 113 deleting files 112 using Scheduled Task Wizard 115 virus protection 46 mapping network drives 86 maximize button 11 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 46 McAfee Privacy Service 47 McAfee SecurityCenter 46 scanning for viruses 48 starting 47 updating...
... keyboard shortcuts 25 L LCD panel changing resolution 99 using screen saver 102 links 39 M maintenance backing up files 114 checking for drive errors 112 checking hard drive space 111 defragmenting 113 deleting files 112 using Scheduled Task Wizard 115 virus protection 46 mapping network drives 86 maximize button 11 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 46 McAfee Privacy Service 47 McAfee SecurityCenter 46 scanning for viruses 48 starting 47 updating...
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... files 57 music CD 57 Windows Media Player file 57 printer installing 118 sharing 85 printing documents 24 files across network 87 problems fixing 110 programs closing 25 opening 9 reinstalling 118 projector display 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...
... files 57 music CD 57 Windows Media Player file 57 printer installing 118 sharing 85 printing documents 24 files across network 87 problems fixing 110 programs closing 25 opening 9 reinstalling 118 projector display 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...
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... DVD drive 77 tips pen 13 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 104 TPM 45 transferring files from Internet 41 files from old computer 115, 116 Internet settings from old computer 117 settings from old computer 115 video to computer 64 Trusted Platform Module 45 U un-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...
... DVD drive 77 tips pen 13 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 104 TPM 45 transferring files from Internet 41 files from old computer 115, 116 Internet settings from old computer 117 settings from old computer 115 video to computer 64 Trusted Platform Module 45 U un-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...