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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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... read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to come. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for ... customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 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 ...
... read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. You have highlighted some basic care and safety information to come. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for ... customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 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 ...
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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 use the TCP/IP protocol on your computer. After you have already named your computer and workgroup the...
... 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 use the TCP/IP protocol on your computer. After you have already named your computer and workgroup the...
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www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for updates. To update your virus definitions. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it finds. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period...
www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for updates. To update your virus definitions. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it finds. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period...
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... computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Important Your notebook must manually move your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not run other tasks on during scheduled tasks. Help For more complex tasks, then follow...
... computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Important Your notebook must manually move your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not run other tasks on during scheduled tasks. Help For more complex tasks, then follow...
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... in your old computer's documents folder for files" on the desktop. Look in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can manually transfer your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal ...a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on your network. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to complete the transfer. The Documents...
... in your old computer's documents folder for files" on the desktop. Look in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can manually transfer your personal data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal ...a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on your network. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to complete the transfer. The Documents...
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... protection technology must be liable for , then press ENTER. In no event will Gateway be authorized by any means or in this manual and the products it describes at www.gateway.com. in newer publication editions. The search results are made periodically. No part of... and all rights are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is prohibited. 100 Gateway may appear in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. and other intellectual property rights. Intel...
... protection technology must be liable for , then press ENTER. In no event will Gateway be authorized by any means or in this manual and the products it describes at www.gateway.com. in newer publication editions. The search results are made periodically. No part of... and all rights are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is prohibited. 100 Gateway may appear in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. and other intellectual property rights. Intel...
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Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • ...; Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your model of...
Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • ...; Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your model of...
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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. The regional code for ... want to play is 4. 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 the CD or DVD drive.
www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. The regional code for ... want to play is 4. 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 the CD or DVD drive.
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... edges of the disc until it is available with the media. 54 If you do not want to your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Carefully lift on the CD or...
... edges of the disc until it is available with the media. 54 If you do not want to your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Carefully lift on the CD or...
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For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 94. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup ... saves them as restore points. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day...
For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 94. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup ... saves them as restore points. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day...
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... you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 94 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes...
... you want, click Next, then click Finish. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 94 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes...
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www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, ... deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to turn on your notebook..., manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in the Search Help box, then ...
www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, ... deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to turn on your notebook..., manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in the Search Help box, then ...
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... some situations. Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not try to this manual may be installed using an acceptable method of service in rural areas. The customer should make electrical ground connections by yourself. Any repairs or alterations...
... some situations. Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not try to this manual may be installed using an acceptable method of service in rural areas. The customer should make electrical ground connections by yourself. Any repairs or alterations...
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... any form, without notices or obligation. patents and other countries. Use of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by copyright and all rights are incorporated in... purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by Macrovision Corporation. In the interest of this publication at...
... any form, without notices or obligation. patents and other countries. Use of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by copyright and all rights are incorporated in... purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by Macrovision Corporation. In the interest of this publication at...
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... 54, 56 troubleshooting Express Card 117 troubleshooting memory card 124 carrying case 63 CD cleaning 85 controlling playback 30, 40 eject button 53 inserting 53 manual eject hole 53 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 54 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 85 case 83...
... 54, 56 troubleshooting Express Card 117 troubleshooting memory card 124 carrying case 63 CD cleaning 85 controlling playback 30, 40 eject button 53 inserting 53 manual eject hole 53 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 54 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 66 cleaning audio CD 85 case 83...
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www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 58 USB 7, 9, 57 VGA 10, 59 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 148 D default printer 134 dialing codes 76 ... troubleshooting 113, 115, 118 types 52 DSL modem 7, 22 connecting 22 troubleshooting 124 DVD cleaning 85 controlling playback 30, 40 eject button 53 inserting 53 manual eject hole 53 playing 58 regional code 53 troubleshooting 115 DVD drive drive status indicator 26 identifying 52 locating 9 troubleshooting 115 using 52 DVD player...
www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 58 USB 7, 9, 57 VGA 10, 59 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 148 D default printer 134 dialing codes 76 ... troubleshooting 113, 115, 118 types 52 DSL modem 7, 22 connecting 22 troubleshooting 124 DVD cleaning 85 controlling playback 30, 40 eject button 53 inserting 53 manual eject hole 53 playing 58 regional code 53 troubleshooting 115 DVD drive drive status indicator 26 identifying 52 locating 9 troubleshooting 115 using 52 DVD player...
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... and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide In addition to this section are for informational purposes only. Label...
... and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide In addition to this section are for informational purposes only. Label...
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The regional code for Mexico is 4. Important When you want to play is 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 87. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "... you place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up.
The regional code for Mexico is 4. Important When you want to play is 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 87. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "... you place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. www.gateway.com Using a DVD drive Important Prerecorded DVD discs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up.
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... If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. 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. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the edges of the disc until it snaps...
... If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. 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. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the edges of the disc until it snaps...