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... slide show you how to disc. The Prepare this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of Windows support this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is recorded. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to a flash drive. The Autoplay dialog box opens. 2 Click ... the files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to these CDs and you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc. 39 Windows XP and later versions of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. Type live file system in the Search Help...
... slide show you how to disc. The Prepare this blank disc dialog box opens. 3 Type the title of Windows support this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is recorded. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to a flash drive. The Autoplay dialog box opens. 2 Click ... the files to the empty disc folder. 6 Click Burn to these CDs and you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc. 39 Windows XP and later versions of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. Type live file system in the Search Help...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then...(Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must manually move your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings ...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then...(Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must manually move your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings ...
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...media or to another computer on the desktop. To find files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your saved personal data files. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your... Computer Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your saved personal data files. OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your personal data files by copying them to Step...
...media or to another computer on the desktop. To find files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your saved personal data files. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your... Computer Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your saved personal data files. OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The Documents folder opens and displays many of your personal data files by copying them to Step...
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OR - In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - File type File usually ends in your online User Guide. Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .... The search results are displayed. 3 To learn about more information, see "Using Windows" in ... www.gateway.com Finding other personal data files. The Search Results window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to locate other files Use Windows Find or Search to search for, then press ENTER. You can often identify different...
OR - In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - File type File usually ends in your online User Guide. Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .... The search results are displayed. 3 To learn about more information, see "Using Windows" in ... www.gateway.com Finding other personal data files. The Search Results window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to locate other files Use Windows Find or Search to search for, then press ENTER. You can often identify different...
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... the DVR-MS format. Make sure that your online User Guide. 90 For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness...
... the DVR-MS format. Make sure that your online User Guide. 90 For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You get better TV or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness...
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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 in Media Center 4 Using online help 5 Chapter 2: Using Your Computer 7 Working safely 8 ...or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 19 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 19 Chapter 3: Using Windows XP 21 Using the Windows desktop 22 Using the Start menu 23 Adding icons to the desktop 23 Identifying window items 24 Working with files and folders 25 Viewing drives 25 Creating folders 26 Copying and moving...
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 in Media Center 4 Using online help 5 Chapter 2: Using Your Computer 7 Working safely 8 ...or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 19 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 19 Chapter 3: Using Windows XP 21 Using the Windows desktop 22 Using the Start menu 23 Adding icons to the desktop 23 Identifying window items 24 Working with files and folders 25 Viewing drives 25 Creating folders 26 Copying and moving...
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www.gateway.com Contents About Windows XP user accounts 60 Protecting your computer from viruses 61 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 62 Using Windows XP Security Center 65 Security updates 66 Windows Update 66 BigFix 68 Chapter 7: Using Drives and Ports 69 Using the memory card reader 70 Memory card ... editing videos 81 Editing videos 81 Transferring your video to your computer 81 Editing your video 82 Saving your video 83 Using Windows Media Center 84 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 85 Chapter 8: Networking Your Computer 87 Introduction to Networking 88 Using...
www.gateway.com Contents About Windows XP user accounts 60 Protecting your computer from viruses 61 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 62 Using Windows XP Security Center 65 Security updates 66 Windows Update 66 BigFix 68 Chapter 7: Using Drives and Ports 69 Using the memory card reader 70 Memory card ... editing videos 81 Editing videos 81 Transferring your video to your computer 81 Editing your video 82 Saving your video 83 Using Windows Media Center 84 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide 85 Chapter 8: Networking Your Computer 87 Introduction to Networking 88 Using...
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Getting help in the tool bar. 4 The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can access online help : 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. To access Media Center help or refer to activate the Media Center tool bar.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Getting help in the tool bar. 4 The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can access online help : 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. To access Media Center help or refer to activate the Media Center tool bar.
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CHAPTER 3 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 21
CHAPTER 3 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 21
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...stored. Click a program's button on your computer. You must empty the Recycle Bin to open the Windows Security Center. The icon changes appearance to open the program's window. Double-click this example, depending on the right. Think of the desktop as your computer is the... taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using the Windows desktop Help & Support For more information, see is like the top of the computer display...
...stored. Click a program's button on your computer. You must empty the Recycle Bin to open the Windows Security Center. The icon changes appearance to open the program's window. Double-click this example, depending on the right. Think of the desktop as your computer is the... taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using the Windows desktop Help & Support For more information, see is like the top of the computer display...
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... different because each has its former size. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 24 CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Identifying window items Help & Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the program button in the My Computer...
... different because each has its former size. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 24 CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Identifying window items Help & Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the program button in the My Computer...
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...where you want the file or folder to put the new folder. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP Creating folders www.gateway.com Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. When you ...decide where you can contain files and other folders. Therefore, you want to go in (the destination folder), you keep on the Windows clipboard. ...
...where you want the file or folder to put the new folder. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP Creating folders www.gateway.com Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. When you ...decide where you can contain files and other folders. Therefore, you want to go in (the destination folder), you keep on the Windows clipboard. ...
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... since you last emptied it was created or modified You can be restored. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com To recover files or folders from the list in the results window. 28 Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to their original locations... deleted directly from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. Type the phrase emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in...
... since you last emptied it was created or modified You can be restored. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com To recover files or folders from the list in the results window. 28 Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to their original locations... deleted directly from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. Type the phrase emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in...
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... for files and folders A file or folder that you need is called browsing. If you want. This is rarely right on . The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you do not see the contents of a folder,... have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. You can narrow your Windows desktop. So you need . Type the phrase files and folders in that may have to find. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for...
... for files and folders A file or folder that you need is called browsing. If you want. This is rarely right on . The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you do not see the contents of a folder,... have many levels (usually many more levels than file name. You can narrow your Windows desktop. So you need . Type the phrase files and folders in that may have to find. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for...
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The Save As dialog box opens. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Saving a document Help & Support For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. To save it later. If you do ...
The Save As dialog box opens. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Saving a document Help & Support For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. To save it later. If you do ...
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... object, then press CTRL + V. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help & Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is permanently deleted. For more information about shortcuts...
... object, then press CTRL + V. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. CHAPTER 3: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help & Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is permanently deleted. For more information about shortcuts...
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... your hard drive. Drivers and applications recovery Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your...your system using your system). If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a hidden area of your system to a previous working order. A backup copy of your...
... your hard drive. Drivers and applications recovery Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your...your system using your system). If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a hidden area of your system to a previous working order. A backup copy of your...
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Chapter 1: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you can restore your computer with System Restore. ...; Next Ö click a date Ö Next Ö Next To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system...
Chapter 1: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you can restore your computer with System Restore. ...; Next Ö click a date Ö Next Ö Next To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system...
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You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. Files are restored to use this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you purchased your hard drive. This option saves your hard drive except the restore files. Format and Recover dialog box... factory. The System Restore - When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. You need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. Your computer restarts, and...
You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. Files are restored to use this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you purchased your hard drive. This option saves your hard drive except the restore files. Format and Recover dialog box... factory. The System Restore - When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. You need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. Your computer restarts, and...
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...Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. To install Fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Sender Information screen opens. 51 When Windows was originally installed on your computer, Fax may need to set up modem. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to send ...send your first fax, you need to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box. -ORClick Close to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes. www.gateway.com Installing Fax Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax Microsoft Fax lets you ...
...Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. To install Fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Sender Information screen opens. 51 When Windows was originally installed on your computer, Fax may need to set up modem. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to send ...send your first fax, you need to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box. -ORClick Close to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes. www.gateway.com Installing Fax Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax Microsoft Fax lets you ...