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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... files 97 Scheduling maintenance tasks 98 Moving from your old computer 98 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 98 Transferring files and settings manually 99 Index 101 iii
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and ... files 97 Scheduling maintenance tasks 98 Moving from your old computer 98 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 98 Transferring files and settings manually 99 Index 101 iii
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... you will be pleased with our range of services and support. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. 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... to come. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service...
... you will be pleased with our range of services and support. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. 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... to come. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service...
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... or access point router, the protocol must be set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. One of several available protocols must be set up on your router's documentation. Connecting to...
... or access point router, the protocol must be set up in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. One of several available protocols must be set up on your router's documentation. Connecting to...
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... Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your notebook for updates. www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for and remove viruses: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click...
... Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your notebook for updates. www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for and remove viruses: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click...
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... Transfer, you must be able to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Important Your notebook must manually move your new notebook, install those programs on during scheduled tasks. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or...
... Transfer, you must be able to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Important Your notebook must manually move your new notebook, install those programs on during scheduled tasks. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or...
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... window opens and displays many of the file name following the last period). Type transferring files in the Documents or My Documents folder. You can manually transfer your network. Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF...Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to complete the transfer. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen ...
... window opens and displays many of the file name following the last period). Type transferring files in the Documents or My Documents folder. You can manually transfer your network. Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF...Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to complete the transfer. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen ...
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The search results are made periodically. No part of it may improve and/or change products described in this manual and the products it describes at www.gateway.com. However, changes are displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, click Help. These changes are used for direct, indirect... window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. Gateway may be authorized by any means or in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To find files ...
The search results are made periodically. No part of it may improve and/or change products described in this manual and the products it describes at www.gateway.com. However, changes are displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, click Help. These changes are used for direct, indirect... window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. Gateway may be authorized by any means or in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To find files ...
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...support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your hard drive. Label information varies by model,...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only.
...support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your hard drive. Label information varies by model,...; Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational purposes only.
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... your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is closed. 57 www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. To be able to... play a prerecorded DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook's delivery address. Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 91. The regional code for the United States and Canada...
... your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is closed. 57 www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. To be able to... play a prerecorded DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook's delivery address. Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 91. The regional code for the United States and Canada...
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... hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in . 58 Tip Your notebook must be turned on to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until it in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently push the ...disc into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD...
... hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Place the disc in . 58 Tip Your notebook must be turned on to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the notebook until it in the slot with the label facing up. 2 Gently push the ...disc into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD...
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...-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to turn on your notebook and a device that is available with the... media. 59 Using the memory card reader You can also use of the notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press...
...-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to turn on your notebook and a device that is available with the... media. 59 Using the memory card reader You can also use of the notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press...
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... point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system...
... point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system...
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The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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...deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Using a tray-load DVD drive" on page 57. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack. If you are connecting your notebook to turn... 121 Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on to hear ...
...deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Using a tray-load DVD drive" on page 57. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack. If you are connecting your notebook to turn... 121 Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on to hear ...
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... to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the user to this manual may be particularly important in hazardous radiation exposure. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number...
... to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Any repairs or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the user to this manual may be particularly important in hazardous radiation exposure. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number...
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...Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of it describes at www.gateway.com. No part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway may be authorized by any means or in any defect or omission in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision ...special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by copyright and all rights are used for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their ...
...Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of it describes at www.gateway.com. No part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway may be authorized by any means or in any defect or omission in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision ...special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by copyright and all rights are used for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their ...
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... 59, 61 troubleshooting Express Card 121 troubleshooting memory card 129 CD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 59 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 70 cleaning audio CD 91 case...
... 59, 61 troubleshooting Express Card 121 troubleshooting memory card 129 CD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 59 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 70 cleaning audio CD 91 case...
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ..., 122 types 56 DSL modem 7, 22 connecting 22 troubleshooting 129 DVD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 playing 63 regional code 57 troubleshooting 119 DVD drive drive status indicator 28 identifying 56 locating 9 troubleshooting 119 using 56 DVD...
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ..., 122 types 56 DSL modem 7, 22 connecting 22 troubleshooting 129 DVD cleaning 91 controlling playback 32, 43, 44 eject button 57, 58 inserting 57, 58 manual eject hole 57, 58 playing 63 regional code 57 troubleshooting 119 DVD drive drive status indicator 28 identifying 56 locating 9 troubleshooting 119 using 56 DVD...
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... Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your online User Guide. For all other... has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook.
... Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your online User Guide. For all other... has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook.
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www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. If the disc has ... tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 85.
www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. If the disc has ... tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . Using a tray-load DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on page 85.