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.... The Prepare this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. The resulting disc...
.... The Prepare this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following instructions show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. The resulting disc...
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... Using your computer on a network 152 Installing and configuring your computer for Ethernet networking 152 10 Moving from Your Old Computer 153 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 Transferring files 155 Finding your files 155 Transferring Internet settings 157 Setting up your ISP 157 Transferring your e-mail...
... Using your computer on a network 152 Installing and configuring your computer for Ethernet networking 152 10 Moving from Your Old Computer 153 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 Transferring files 155 Finding your files 155 Transferring Internet settings 157 Setting up your ISP 157 Transferring your e-mail...
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Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer is set up. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is like the top of a real desk.
Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer is set up. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is like the top of a real desk.
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... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more using the Start menu. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open it. To use... of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more using the Start menu. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open it. To use... of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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...Components Wizard. 5 Click Exit to close the Welcome to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. 66 www.gateway.com Click Close to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box. - When Windows XP was not installed. The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click Add and Remove Programs. The Add or Remove...your blue Operating System CD. OR - You need to install Fax from your CD or DVD drive. 2 If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box opens, click Install optional Windows components. If the Welcome to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. You cannot use your standard ...
...Components Wizard. 5 Click Exit to close the Welcome to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. 66 www.gateway.com Click Close to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box. - When Windows XP was not installed. The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click Add and Remove Programs. The Add or Remove...your blue Operating System CD. OR - You need to install Fax from your CD or DVD drive. 2 If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box opens, click Install optional Windows components. If the Welcome to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. You cannot use your standard ...
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Read this chapter to your old programs 153 10 Moving from Your Old Computer If your new computer is replacing an old computer, you may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or other peripheral devices, and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to learn about: ■ Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard ■ Transferring Files ■ Transferring Internet Settings ■ Installing your old printer or scanner ■ Installing your new one.
Read this chapter to your old programs 153 10 Moving from Your Old Computer If your new computer is replacing an old computer, you may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or other peripheral devices, and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to learn about: ■ Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard ■ Transferring Files ■ Transferring Internet Settings ■ Installing your old printer or scanner ■ Installing your new one.
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... click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in the Search box , then click the arrow. 154 www.gateway.com Chapter 8: Moving from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files... or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites.
... click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about using transfer wizard in the Search box , then click the arrow. 154 www.gateway.com Chapter 8: Moving from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files... or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites.
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... data files. Go to locate other personal data files. Use Windows Find or Search to Step 4. - To find files in the My Documents folder. www.gateway.com 155 Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder: 1 In Windows... XP, click Start, then click My Documents. For more information, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on the desktop. In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, ...
... data files. Go to locate other personal data files. Use Windows Find or Search to Step 4. - To find files in the My Documents folder. www.gateway.com 155 Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder: 1 In Windows... XP, click Start, then click My Documents. For more information, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on the desktop. In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, ...
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..., .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. For help on page 46. For more information about finding files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 8: Moving... Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in the Search box , click the arrow, then click the Full-text Search Matches button. 156 www.gateway.com In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. OR -
..., .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. For help on page 46. For more information about finding files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 8: Moving... Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in the Search box , click the arrow, then click the Full-text Search Matches button. 156 www.gateway.com In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders. OR -
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.... 3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that there is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by...Agreement (EULA) by the device manufacturer. If you install a new device, you that there is the first time you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. OR - If the program starts automatically, go to install the drivers provided by clicking Yes, I ...
.... 3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that there is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by...Agreement (EULA) by the device manufacturer. If you install a new device, you that there is the first time you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. OR - If the program starts automatically, go to install the drivers provided by clicking Yes, I ...
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...: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If your computer. All files on page 184. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com The Restoration CDs step you use the Restoration CDs to correct the problem: ■ Troubleshooting. If you can use this option. For more...your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to reinstall Windows and other software. Important If you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can find the key on the ...
...: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If your computer. All files on page 184. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com The Restoration CDs step you use the Restoration CDs to correct the problem: ■ Troubleshooting. If you can use this option. For more...your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to reinstall Windows and other software. Important If you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can find the key on the ...
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... hard drive driver, select 1. When your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. www.gateway.com 187 OR - Automated installation of Windows XP. 11 If an Advanced Menu option appears and your computer does have a hard drive that requires a special hard ...Select 2. Do not press any key to your Regional and Language Options. 16 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then...
... hard drive driver, select 1. When your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. www.gateway.com 187 OR - Automated installation of Windows XP. 11 If an Advanced Menu option appears and your computer does have a hard drive that requires a special hard ...Select 2. Do not press any key to your Regional and Language Options. 16 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then...
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...Gateway-supplied hardware or software, see the following tutoring and training resources. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user's guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. ■ The hardware manufacturer's Web site. charged to questions about Windows XP..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help on page 25. ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your telephone bill) 242 www.gateway.com
...Gateway-supplied hardware or software, see the following tutoring and training resources. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user's guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. ■ The hardware manufacturer's Web site. charged to questions about Windows XP..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help on page 25. ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your telephone bill) 242 www.gateway.com
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You may not need all software that you purchased your computer the first time and complete the Windows XP setup process, the Recovery Media Creator program starts and prompts you create only one set of Recovery discs. After you start your computer. You... that was installed when you create the Recovery discs when first prompted to launch the software backup process. Creating Recovery discs All software, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs required for a complete system restoration, are included on -screen instructions to create the full set of Recovery discs...
You may not need all software that you purchased your computer the first time and complete the Windows XP setup process, the Recovery Media Creator program starts and prompts you create only one set of Recovery discs. After you start your computer. You... that was installed when you create the Recovery discs when first prompted to launch the software backup process. Creating Recovery discs All software, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs required for a complete system restoration, are included on -screen instructions to create the full set of Recovery discs...
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...; Non-Destructive System Restore (Recommended) recovers the operating system, all programs must be damaged with Backup) (Advanced Option) moves the contents of Windows XP. Restoration options You can choose from the hard drive. 5 Your data files are not restored with this process. ■ Full System Restore (with... this restore option. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to use this process. ■ Full...
...; Non-Destructive System Restore (Recommended) recovers the operating system, all programs must be damaged with Backup) (Advanced Option) moves the contents of Windows XP. Restoration options You can choose from the hard drive. 5 Your data files are not restored with this process. ■ Full System Restore (with... this restore option. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to use this process. ■ Full...
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... drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. For more information on using your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO...
... drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. For more information on using your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO...
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... software problems, you can restore 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 running again. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of... 24 hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to System Restore dialog box opens. 10 www.gateway.com
... software problems, you can restore 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 running again. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of... 24 hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to System Restore dialog box opens. 10 www.gateway.com
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... and antivirus updates to your computer. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. The System Restore - Important After you purchased your hard drive. All other countries. Copyright © 2005 Gateway, Inc. This option saves your Internet cable and all programs must be... to bring your computer's software up all files on your data files. Gateway, eMachines, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all personal data files before...
... and antivirus updates to your computer. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. The System Restore - Important After you purchased your hard drive. All other countries. Copyright © 2005 Gateway, Inc. This option saves your Internet cable and all programs must be... to bring your computer's software up all files on your data files. Gateway, eMachines, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all personal data files before...