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... the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows... are playing are listed here Click these buttons to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play, pause, or stop disc playback.
... the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your listening and viewing pleasure... Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your new Gateway computer. To listen to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows... are playing are listed here Click these buttons to play a DVD Songs or scene selections from Windows Media Player. Note: You must have a DVD disc drive to play, pause, or stop disc playback.
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... do it all the files you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Make sure that the...: you want to save them to the Music folder. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
... do it all the files you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are checked, then click Start Rip. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer. When you've selected all with MP3s you want to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. Make sure that the...: you want to save them to the Music folder. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
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...-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 Open Disk Defragmenter) 19
...-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 Open Disk Defragmenter) 19
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CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications ... selection, then continue with your system. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. prepare to recover When...
CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications ... selection, then continue with your system. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. prepare to recover When...
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...but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key ...on a hidden area of your hard drive. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is starting. This lets you purchased ...
...but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key ...on a hidden area of your hard drive. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is starting. This lets you purchased ...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
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... into a power supply. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD...follow the instructions that has been included on using your Gateway computer, see your hard drive. If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your computer, call our Automated ...
... into a power supply. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Actual product may vary with options) Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD...follow the instructions that has been included on using your Gateway computer, see your hard drive. If you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with many powerful features. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your computer, call our Automated ...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter ... Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter ... Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing...
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Contents Using a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a DVD 33 Playing a Blu-ray Disc 33 Playing an HD-DVD 33 Recording to ...
Contents Using a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a DVD 33 Playing a Blu-ray Disc 33 Playing an HD-DVD 33 Recording to ...
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 Opening files across the network 59 Copying files across the network 59 Printing files across the network 59 Chapter ...6: Protecting Your Computer 61 Hardware security 62 Kensington lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security ...
www.gateway.com Sharing resources 57 Sharing drives and printers 57 Using the network 58 Viewing shared drives and folders 58 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 59 Opening files across the network 59 Copying files across the network 59 Printing files across the network 59 Chapter ...6: Protecting Your Computer 61 Hardware security 62 Kensington lock slot 62 Data security 62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security ...
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... double-click the icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. The Search box lets you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 To...
... double-click the icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. The Search box lets you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 To...
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...with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. You can organize your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then ...file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start),...
...with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. You can organize your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then ...file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start),...
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In fact, all information on a computer is created. 5 Type a name for files" on your hard drive. 3 If you cut or copy until you want to copy and move files are much like the folders in (the destination folder), you want to ... and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy again. For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you paste it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted from its original...
In fact, all information on a computer is created. 5 Type a name for files" on your hard drive. 3 If you cut or copy until you want to copy and move files are much like the folders in (the destination folder), you want to ... and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy again. For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you paste it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted from its original...
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www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. ... the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete...
www.gateway.com 6 Click Paste. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. ... the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete...
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..., Search will list all files and folders of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window. Type searching in...
..., Search will list all files and folders of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window. Type searching in...
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... examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using this utility can be inside yet another folder, and so on a drive inside a folder that may have to search through levels of files. For more information about using a program, click Help on top of your search... Similar procedures apply to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find files meeting more levels than file name. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . Files and folders found using Microsoft® WordPad. You ...
... examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using this utility can be inside yet another folder, and so on a drive inside a folder that may have to search through levels of files. For more information about using a program, click Help on top of your search... Similar procedures apply to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find files meeting more levels than file name. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want . Files and folders found using Microsoft® WordPad. You ...
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CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29
CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29
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...types are supported by your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your card ...to remove the memory card, or you will have to restart the computer to re-enable the memory card reader. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from the reader before you turn...
...types are supported by your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your card ...to remove the memory card, or you will have to restart the computer to re-enable the memory card reader. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from the reader before you turn...
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...), then click Computer. Diskettes are useful for one of multimedia features using optical disc drives, which include CD drives, Blu-ray drives, and DVD and HD-DVD drives. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for ... Identifying drive types Your Gateway computer may look different.) Drive activity light Diskette slot Eject button To use your computer to enjoy a wide...
...), then click Computer. Diskettes are useful for one of multimedia features using optical disc drives, which include CD drives, Blu-ray drives, and DVD and HD-DVD drives. Double-click the diskette drive letter (for ... Identifying drive types Your Gateway computer may look different.) Drive activity light Diskette slot Eject button To use your computer to enjoy a wide...
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...name of blank media will result in the tray with the label facing up . 2 Place the disc in less capacity. Use your optical drive has Your drive type is... this logo... Important When you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio...indicator (location varies) Manual eject hole Eject button (location varies) To insert an optical disc: 1 Press the eject button on the optical disc drive. RECORDER DVD-RAM/-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW...
...name of blank media will result in the tray with the label facing up . 2 Place the disc in less capacity. Use your optical drive has Your drive type is... this logo... Important When you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio...indicator (location varies) Manual eject hole Eject button (location varies) To insert an optical disc: 1 Press the eject button on the optical disc drive. RECORDER DVD-RAM/-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW...