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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 5 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons to the desktop 10 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 Using Tablet PC extensions 12 Working with files and folders 15 Viewing drives 15 Creating folders 16...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 5 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons to the desktop 10 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 Using Tablet PC extensions 12 Working with files and folders 15 Viewing drives 15 Creating folders 16...
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... 77 Windows Media Player advanced features 77 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 77 Chapter 7: Wireless Networking 79 Wireless networking 80 Buying wireless equipment 80 Setting up your wireless network 81 Making sure your broadband connection works 81 Setting up your access point 81 Setting up your notebook 82 Testing your network 83 Sharing resources 84 Sharing drives and printers 84 Using the network 86 Viewing shared drives and folders 86 Mapping a network drive 86 Opening files...
... 77 Windows Media Player advanced features 77 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 77 Chapter 7: Wireless Networking 79 Wireless networking 80 Buying wireless equipment 80 Setting up your wireless network 81 Making sure your broadband connection works 81 Setting up your access point 81 Setting up your notebook 82 Testing your network 83 Sharing resources 84 Sharing drives and printers 84 Using the network 86 Viewing shared drives and folders 86 Mapping a network drive 86 Opening files...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Notebooks. Customer Service Click Customer Service to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click Notebook Computers to view information about your notebook. Upgrades Click Upgrades to help you get the latest software updates for all Gateway notebooks. By entering your serial number you manage your notebook. Tools Click Tools to access utilities to view and purchase upgrades for your notebook, type your drivers...
... Notebooks. Customer Service Click Customer Service to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your Computer Product box, then click Notebook Computers to view information about your notebook. Upgrades Click Upgrades to help you get the latest software updates for all Gateway notebooks. By entering your serial number you manage your notebook. Tools Click Tools to access utilities to view and purchase upgrades for your notebook, type your drivers...
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For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on page 18. You can start programs, open the Windows Security Center. The icon changes appearance to use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on page 49. To use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on your notebook are set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Double-click this icon to open it...
For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on page 18. You can start programs, open the Windows Security Center. The icon changes appearance to use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on page 49. To use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on your notebook are set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Double-click this icon to open it...
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... - Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. use its former size. capture, organize, and reuse your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. make a quick note with your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - insert handwritten notes into text or image files ■ Sticky Notes - set properties for entering...
... - Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. use its former size. capture, organize, and reuse your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. make a quick note with your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - insert handwritten notes into text or image files ■ Sticky Notes - set properties for entering...
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... or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. ■ To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. ■ For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more about voice commands in microphone or an external microphone. ■...
... or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. ■ To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. ■ For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more about voice commands in microphone or an external microphone. ■...
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Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Similar procedures apply to format the document. 22 The following examples show...
Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Similar procedures apply to format the document. 22 The following examples show...
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... Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for help , you have problems with your notebook and you can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. You are done. OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." Recovering specific files and software You can restore specific drivers...
... Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for help , you have problems with your notebook and you can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. You are done. OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." Recovering specific files and software You can restore specific drivers...
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...-resolve software problems, you can return to one of your computer with System Restore. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to a previous condition. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your system to your system settings...
...-resolve software problems, you can return to one of your computer with System Restore. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to a previous condition. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your system to your system settings...
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... an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to start your screen depends on the browser address bar. - The speed that you requested. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. Link Web page Linked Web page Connecting to your notebook, and displays...
... an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to start your screen depends on the browser address bar. - The speed that you requested. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. Link Web page Linked Web page Connecting to your notebook, and displays...
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... account owner can upgrade your notebook may include Computrace® Complete. www.gateway.com Data security Data security The second step in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your notebook may be hard for each account. If your notebook includes TPM compliant hardware, your notebook when the software is keeping your notebook. If your notebook's BIOS setup utility. These passwords are set up and running. Windows lets you can access files...
... account owner can upgrade your notebook may include Computrace® Complete. www.gateway.com Data security Data security The second step in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your notebook may be hard for each account. If your notebook includes TPM compliant hardware, your notebook when the software is keeping your notebook. If your notebook's BIOS setup utility. These passwords are set up and running. Windows lets you can access files...
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... configured to malfunction. You can install or run. Protect your notebook from viruses Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, see "Modifying security settings" on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. Viruses can damage data or cause your notebook to provide you can also limit the programs that are attached to another. Your new Gateway notebook may have received a free...
... configured to malfunction. You can install or run. Protect your notebook from viruses Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, see "Modifying security settings" on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. Viruses can damage data or cause your notebook to provide you can also limit the programs that are attached to another. Your new Gateway notebook may have received a free...
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... files, click . TV programs that have Windows XP with Media Center can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you 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...
... files, click . TV programs that have Windows XP with Media Center can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you 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...
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... about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. 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. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to payment of damages and other...
... about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. 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. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to payment of damages and other...
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... connection already installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. When you need to download viruses or view your ISP. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow when you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. 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 current setup...
... connection already installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. When you need to download viruses or view your ISP. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow when you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. 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 current setup...
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...: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your Internet settings by file name or file type. For help . 117 For more information, see your new notebook to your new notebook's e-mail program. Help and Support For more information, see "Searching for information on your new notebook. ■ If you know your ISP to see if they have an updated version of...
...: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your Internet settings by file name or file type. For help . 117 For more information, see your new notebook to your new notebook's e-mail program. Help and Support For more information, see "Searching for information on your new notebook. ■ If you know your ISP to see if they have an updated version of...
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... scanning for errors 112 help online 6 using 4 Help and Support 4 searching 4 starting 4 hotspots connecting to 88 hyperlinks 39 I i.Link port 64 IEEE 1394 port 64 Inkball 11 installing Fax 90 peripheral devices 118 printer 118 programs 118 scanner 118 Internet account 39 connecting to 39 downloading files 41 listening to radio 77 requirements to access 38 transferring settings from old computer 117 using 38 watching television 77 Internet service provider (ISP...
... scanning for errors 112 help online 6 using 4 Help and Support 4 searching 4 starting 4 hotspots connecting to 88 hyperlinks 39 I i.Link port 64 IEEE 1394 port 64 Inkball 11 installing Fax 90 peripheral devices 118 printer 118 programs 118 scanner 118 Internet account 39 connecting to 39 downloading files 41 listening to radio 77 requirements to access 38 transferring settings from old computer 117 using 38 watching television 77 Internet service provider (ISP...
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..., 112 renaming files and folders 25 resolution changing 99 restoring device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 S saving documents 23 video 66 scanner installing 118 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 115 screen adjusting settings 98 changing color depth 98 changing number of colors 98 changing resolution 99 saver 102 Search utility 20 searching for files and folders 19, 20, 116 in Help and Support 4 sharing drives 84 folders...
..., 112 renaming files and folders 25 resolution changing 99 restoring device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 S saving documents 23 video 66 scanner installing 118 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 115 screen adjusting settings 98 changing color depth 98 changing number of colors 98 changing resolution 99 saver 102 Search utility 20 searching for files and folders 19, 20, 116 in Help and Support 4 sharing drives 84 folders...
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... 94 using Fax 89 television watching with Windows Media Player 77 testing CD drive 77 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...
... 94 using Fax 89 television watching with Windows Media Player 77 testing CD drive 77 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...
