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... Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window ... files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the digital pen 15 Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP 16 Working with documents 17 Creating a new document 17...
... Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window ... files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the digital pen 15 Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP 16 Working with documents 17 Creating a new document 17...
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... a category from Information from Microsoft. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Tip You can also search for years to help you for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click...and personalized information about Windows and to come. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests...
... a category from Information from Microsoft. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Tip You can also search for years to help you for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click...and personalized information about Windows and to come. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests...
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... the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want the file or folder to put the new folder. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. The skills you want to go in files. Then, when you decide what folder you ...want to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in...
... the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want the file or folder to put the new folder. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. The skills you want to go in files. Then, when you decide what folder you ...want to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in...
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Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Similar procedures apply to format the document. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to other similar... Start, then click Help and Support. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®...
Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Similar procedures apply to format the document. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to other similar... Start, then click Help and Support. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®...
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...or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ... in the Recycle Bin. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each...V. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
...or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ... in the Recycle Bin. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each...V. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before , click New Fax on a network. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Sending...online help in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you prepare to read. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 For more information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your fax cover page, on page 59. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All...
...Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before , click New Fax on a network. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Sending...online help in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you prepare to read. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 For more information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your fax cover page, on page 59. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All...
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The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
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..., then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 28 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the menu. The... New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the list. If you have not set up ...
..., then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 28 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the menu. The... New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the list. If you have not set up ...
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www.gateway.com 11 Highlight your fax. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens. 29 The New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you can create your fax cover...you want to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. To set up your cover page template You can use the Fax Cover Page Editor. You are returned to send, then click Send. Setting up your own cover page template... enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you use in the lower left corner of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you.
www.gateway.com 11 Highlight your fax. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens. 29 The New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you can create your fax cover...you want to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. To set up your cover page template You can use the Fax Cover Page Editor. You are returned to send, then click Send. Setting up your own cover page template... enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you use in the lower left corner of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you.
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...is in Scan view, click Fax in the future. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by using the program for your template. • If you want to view. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive...the instructions in list. 5 Type the new cover page template name, then click Save. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you can also use the Insert menu to include information that is... on page 26, or "Faxing a scanned document or faxing from most programs: 1 Scan the document using the Insert menu, then move the box to the appropriate place on your template. 4 To save your...
...is in Scan view, click Fax in the future. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by using the program for your template. • If you want to view. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive...the instructions in list. 5 Type the new cover page template name, then click Save. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you can also use the Insert menu to include information that is... on page 26, or "Faxing a scanned document or faxing from most programs: 1 Scan the document using the Insert menu, then move the box to the appropriate place on your template. 4 To save your...
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...fields). If you need permission from the copyright owner. To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The Music Library opens. 37 The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. If you record copyrighted material... track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you use your notebook for creating music CDs. Important Make sure that you want to edit, then...
...fields). If you need permission from the copyright owner. To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The Music Library opens. 37 The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. If you record copyrighted material... track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you use your notebook for creating music CDs. Important Make sure that you want to edit, then...
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... basic screen settings you may need to change to suit your screen. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on your needs. To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. The...box, then press ENTER. Most images look right, click No. Screen resolution is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on the screen. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you have ...
... basic screen settings you may need to change to suit your screen. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on your needs. To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. The...box, then press ENTER. Most images look right, click No. Screen resolution is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on the screen. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you have ...
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User account tips • If you want to create an account for each person who uses your notebook. You can create and customize a user account for someone, but you want ... Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. [ • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name... Remember that limited accounts may not be sure to Input Panel Settings. www.gateway.com 5 To change an input panel option. 6 Click or tap OK.
User account tips • If you want to create an account for each person who uses your notebook. You can create and customize a user account for someone, but you want ... Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. [ • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name... Remember that limited accounts may not be sure to Input Panel Settings. www.gateway.com 5 To change an input panel option. 6 Click or tap OK.
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...microphone settings. You can also make modifications to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many...Mobility Center. For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 Important Depending on your notebook's features, some of the settings on page 71. ■ Click Mute to turn off the ...
...microphone settings. You can also make modifications to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many...Mobility Center. For more information, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 Important Depending on your notebook's features, some of the settings on page 71. ■ Click Mute to turn off the ...
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..., System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update scans your ...notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. For more information, see "Windows Update" on page 57. Use Windows Update to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for your notebook up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook...
..., System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update scans your ...notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. For more information, see "Windows Update" on page 57. Use Windows Update to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for your notebook up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook...
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...files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive). It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about...network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to back up . To back up files and removing them from losing important information if the...
...files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive). It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about...network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to back up . To back up files and removing them from losing important information if the...
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..., and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you want to transfer program settings to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. If your ...Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings)... The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you must be able to run .
..., and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you want to transfer program settings to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. If your ...Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings)... The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you must be able to run .
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... 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. Finding your documents Many programs save your saved personal data files. Finding other files Use Windows Find or Search to Step 4. - To find files in ... Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. For ...or to Step 4. - Type transferring files in the Documents or My Documents folder. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to the next step. 2 Double-click the C:\ drive icon. 3 Double-click the Documents or My ...
... 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. Finding your documents Many programs save your saved personal data files. Finding other files Use Windows Find or Search to Step 4. - To find files in ... Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. For ...or to Step 4. - Type transferring files in the Documents or My Documents folder. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to the next step. 2 Double-click the C:\ drive icon. 3 Double-click the Documents or My ...
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... "Press any key to boot from the old drive. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the..., label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...
... "Press any key to boot from the old drive. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the..., label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...
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... Next. You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used for scrolling 37 www.gateway.com 6 Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is used for logging onto the notebook • ...Modify how the fingerprint reader is used . The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password...
... Next. You can: • Add new fingerprints to the database • Edit or delete fingerprints from the database • Modify how fingerprints are used for scrolling 37 www.gateway.com 6 Swipe your finger. A sample will be created and is used for logging onto the notebook • ...Modify how the fingerprint reader is used . The Advanced Security screen appears. 8 Type a password...