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... fax 31 Receiving and viewing a fax 31 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 33 Playing music and movies 34 Playing audio and video files 34 Playing optical discs 35 Creating audio files and music libraries 37 Creating music files 37 Building a music library 39 Editing track ...information 39 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows ...
... fax 31 Receiving and viewing a fax 31 Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 33 Playing music and movies 34 Playing audio and video files 34 Playing optical discs 35 Creating audio files and music libraries 37 Creating music files 37 Building a music library 39 Editing track ...information 39 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows ...
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... Help. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click Library, then double-click the media file you want to play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio ...and video files Windows Media Player can play . 34 Playback controls Media library For more information about using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer ...
... Help. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click Library, then double-click the media file you want to play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio ...and video files Windows Media Player can play . 34 Playback controls Media library For more information about using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer ...
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If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Playlist Video screen 36
If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Playlist Video screen 36
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... following to the next file in the playlist (when you record and play audio files. Type recording audio or ripping in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. You can create several types of the files in the playlist. • ...All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 37 For the location of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
... following to the next file in the playlist (when you record and play audio files. Type recording audio or ripping in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. You can create several types of the files in the playlist. • ...All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 37 For the location of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. Burn List 40 Windows ...
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. Burn List 40 Windows ...
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..., you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.... The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you do not use your notebook for other remedies. The main screen opens. 41 To...
..., you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.... The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you do not use your notebook for other remedies. The main screen opens. 41 To...
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The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens. 42 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 Find and select the videos you how much disc capacity will be used. 6 Click Next.
The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens. 42 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 Find and select the videos you how much disc capacity will be used. 6 Click Next.
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...current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to.... 3 Type the title of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Your DVD is compatible with all computers, regardless of the ...
...current settings. • Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show you want to burn to disc, then click and drag the files to.... 3 Type the title of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click Mastered, then click Next. www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your optical disc drive. Your DVD is compatible with all computers, regardless of the ...
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... or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up your TV tuner card (if... Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch videos and movies, listen to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded...
... or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your video library. • Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up your TV tuner card (if... Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch videos and movies, listen to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded...
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.... Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. If the new settings do not look best...
.... Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. If the new settings do not look best...
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... dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital...
... dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital...
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... and folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 copyright notice 100 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 17 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customizing 71 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 96 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 94... 52 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating ...
... and folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 copyright notice 100 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 17 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customizing 71 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 96 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 94... 52 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86 restricting game access 87, 88 restricting programs ... folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56 virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23...
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86 restricting game access 87, 88 restricting programs ... folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56 virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23...
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Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 44 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 39 creating music files 38 creating WMA files 38 editing tack information 39 playing audio CD 35 playing audio file 34 viewing video file 34 Windows Mobility Center 84 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 62 Windows Update 68, 92 WMA file creating 38 editing track information 39 playing 34 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 51 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 97 Index 104
Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 44 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 39 creating music files 38 creating WMA files 38 editing tack information 39 playing audio CD 35 playing audio file 34 viewing video file 34 Windows Mobility Center 84 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 62 Windows Update 68, 92 WMA file creating 38 editing track information 39 playing 34 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 51 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 97 Index 104
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... Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
... Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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... Home Basic). Stops playing the CD or DVD. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest. Instant on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skips back one CD ...track or DVD chapter. 43 www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Multimedia panel for select models Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On...
... Home Basic). Stops playing the CD or DVD. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on as a guest. Instant on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skips back one CD ...track or DVD chapter. 43 www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Multimedia panel for select models Windows Hotstart Instant On Audio Capacitive volume control Mute sound Skip ahead Instant On...
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.... To increase volume, move from the - Multimedia panel for select models Instant On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Skip back Button Description Instant on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home...
.... To increase volume, move from the - Multimedia panel for select models Instant On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Skip back Button Description Instant on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home...
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... strip. ■ The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. To increase volume, move from the - Tip: ■ You can start swiping at any point on the +. In ... your finger on page 49. towards the - or hold your finger on the strip does not change the volume. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Mutes the sound. Using the optional webcam You can take pictures or create...
... strip. ■ The duration of the swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. To increase volume, move from the - Tip: ■ You can start swiping at any point on the +. In ... your finger on page 49. towards the - or hold your finger on the strip does not change the volume. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Mutes the sound. Using the optional webcam You can take pictures or create...
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... turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 46 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings...
... turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or modifies the picture, video, or audio settings. Selects the position of the screen until the toolbar appears. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. 46 Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings...
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Audio recording Create an audio recording. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Turn audio capture on or off. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). Create a video recording. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 47
Audio recording Create an audio recording. Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Turn audio capture on or off. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start camera). Create a video recording. The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen. Add a decoration or border to your picture. 47