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www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
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Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
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..., and automated support. You must be connected to the Internet to view. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to your Gateway notebook. These topics are relevant to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To search for a topic... the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site...
..., and automated support. You must be connected to the Internet to view. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to your Gateway notebook. These topics are relevant to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To search for a topic... the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site...
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...is the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you open the program's window. Other buttons on the taskbar to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Think of the ...at the bottom of a real desk. Click a program's button on the taskbar represent programs that opens. 8 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop ...
...is the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you open the program's window. Other buttons on the taskbar to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Think of the ...at the bottom of a real desk. Click a program's button on the taskbar represent programs that opens. 8 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop ...
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... Windows XP link in the Help and Support Center can help you are thinking, and your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard..., and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - practice and master pen input with added pen-based computing features: ■ Tablet and Pen Settings...
... Windows XP link in the Help and Support Center can help you are thinking, and your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard..., and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - practice and master pen input with added pen-based computing features: ■ Tablet and Pen Settings...
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... not seem to -left -handed writer. You can erase text by drawing a right-to line up with the tip of the pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command. ■ To erase, draw a short, wide "Z." ■ You will ... users. When you use these gestures, you get the same result as handwriting tips, in the taskbar. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use your tablet PC, you should calibrate your tablet PC Input Panel.
... not seem to -left -handed writer. You can erase text by drawing a right-to line up with the tip of the pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command. ■ To erase, draw a short, wide "Z." ■ You will ... users. When you use these gestures, you get the same result as handwriting tips, in the taskbar. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use your tablet PC, you should calibrate your tablet PC Input Panel.
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... a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by resting it dry and avoid contact with liquids. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the display surface. ■...; Line up speech options, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Speech. 13 The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. ■ Store the pen in cases where the pointer and pen point are available. Tablet Input...
... a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by resting it dry and avoid contact with liquids. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the display surface. ■...; Line up speech options, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Speech. 13 The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. ■ Store the pen in cases where the pointer and pen point are available. Tablet Input...
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... "Recovering your notebook. If you have created. 32 Recovering specific files and software You can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on -screen instructions of your media burning software to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or..., you cannot restore the software from a set of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of x, and so on page 34. - ...
... "Recovering your notebook. If you have created. 32 Recovering specific files and software You can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on -screen instructions of your media burning software to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or..., you cannot restore the software from a set of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of x, and so on page 34. - ...
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...changes to an earlier time, then click Next. 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 your system settings and saves it as a restore... 1 Press F1. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can restore your system to get your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 The Welcome to System Restore ...
...changes to an earlier time, then click Next. 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 your system settings and saves it as a restore... 1 Press F1. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can restore your system to get your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 The Welcome to System Restore ...
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... restart your notebook, then press F11 while your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes...
... restart your notebook, then press F11 while your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes...
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...came with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to start your children from accessing objectionable Web sites, use to connect to your screen depends on the browser address bar. - Click Start, then click Internet. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads... fast Web pages display. 40 Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the complexity of your notebook. On the current Web page, ...
...came with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to start your children from accessing objectionable Web sites, use to connect to your screen depends on the browser address bar. - Click Start, then click Internet. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads... fast Web pages display. 40 Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the complexity of your notebook. On the current Web page, ...
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Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want . For more information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 15. 4 Click the ..., then click the arrow. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook depends on the browser address bar. - www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you send messages to anyone who...
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want . For more information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 15. 4 Click the ..., then click the arrow. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook depends on the browser address bar. - www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you send messages to anyone who...
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CHAPTER 5: Protecting your scan options. 5 Click Scan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to scan, then select your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
CHAPTER 5: Protecting your scan options. 5 Click Scan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to scan, then select your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
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... Windows updates ■ Third party virus protection software ■ Security options in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Security Center helps protect your screen. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update...
... Windows updates ■ Third party virus protection software ■ Security options in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Security Center helps protect your screen. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update...
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Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. Playing CDs or DVDs ... click Windows Media Player. You may not be able to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies or several types of music can play a file using Windows Media ...Player, click Help. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can fit on a single disc. Windows Media...
Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. Playing CDs or DVDs ... click Windows Media Player. You may not be able to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies or several types of music can play a file using Windows Media ...Player, click Help. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can fit on a single disc. Windows Media...
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...or adjust the volume, use the controls in and that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in PowerDVD. 59 www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1... Make sure that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD, click Start, All Programs, CyberLink...
...or adjust the volume, use the controls in and that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in PowerDVD. 59 www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1... Make sure that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD, click Start, All Programs, CyberLink...
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... two or more clips into one clip ■ Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of the edits you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one hour tape may require a significant ...amount of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens in your camera and captures it . www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your settings. Editing your video After your video file is captured ...
... two or more clips into one clip ■ Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of the edits you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one hour tape may require a significant ...amount of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens in your camera and captures it . www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your settings. Editing your video After your video file is captured ...
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www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to these CDs and you may not be able to listen to finish burning the DVD. To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, ...
www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to these CDs and you may not be able to listen to finish burning the DVD. To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, ...
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... about installing it also. Setting up your ISP. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to follow the on-screen instructions. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your access point... a secure wireless connection. 81 Click the SecureEasySetup icon on select notebook models that your network. If the connection is a program that Gateway has already installed on your Start menu, then follow when you set up your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP about any...
... about installing it also. Setting up your ISP. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to follow the on-screen instructions. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your access point... a secure wireless connection. 81 Click the SecureEasySetup icon on select notebook models that your network. If the connection is a program that Gateway has already installed on your Start menu, then follow when you set up your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP about any...
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... of the printer you want to share a drive or folder with others on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder on -screen instructions. - OR If you have previously enabled remote file access and you want to change my files check box. 4 Click OK. To let other ... the shared drive or folder, click to select the Allow network users to share, then click Sharing. 4 Click Share this printer. 5 Click OK. 85 www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow...
... of the printer you want to share a drive or folder with others on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder on -screen instructions. - OR If you have previously enabled remote file access and you want to change my files check box. 4 Click OK. To let other ... the shared drive or folder, click to select the Allow network users to share, then click Sharing. 4 Click Share this printer. 5 Click OK. 85 www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow...
