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... 33 Creating audio files and music libraries 35 Creating music files 35 Building a music library 36 Editing track information 37 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows...
... 33 Creating audio files and music libraries 35 Creating music files 35 Building a music library 36 Editing track information 37 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows...
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...about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to... the next file in the playlist (when you must have copy protection software. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it )....
...about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to... the next file in the playlist (when you must have copy protection software. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it )....
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...Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the format you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or...files may become corrupt. WMA and MP3 are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from copy-protected CDs. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Using Windows Media Player, you download are ...
...Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the format you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or...files may become corrupt. WMA and MP3 are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from copy-protected CDs. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Using Windows Media Player, you download are ...
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... fields). Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to your notebook for creating music CDs. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your legal advisor. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to payment of damages and other... tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the ...
... fields). Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to your notebook for creating music CDs. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your legal advisor. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to payment of damages and other... tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the ...
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...; to close the box. 38 Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 If a dialog... box opens and asks you what you want to burn to CD from the copyright owner. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you...
...; to close the box. 38 Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 If a dialog... box opens and asks you what you want to burn to CD from the copyright owner. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you...
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... time you select songs from your music library, set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the...
... time you select songs from your music library, set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the...
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...or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click ...Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. 55 Printing files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port ...
...or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click ...Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. 55 Printing files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port ...
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... 64 broadband Internet connection 22, 46, 49 browser Web 22, 23 browsing for files and folders 13 C cable modem 22, 45, 46 CD adding tracks to your library 36 creating audio 37 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program... 50 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 ...
... 64 broadband Internet connection 22, 46, 49 browser Web 22, 23 browsing for files and folders 13 C cable modem 22, 45, 46 CD adding tracks to your library 36 creating audio 37 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program... 50 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 ...
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... 53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 defragmenting ... folders 10 settings from old computer 91 MP3 file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 MPEG file playing 32 multimedia playing audio CD 33 playing DVD 33 recording audio 35 using Windows Media Player 32 music library building 36 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 49 ...
... 53 viewing list 9 fragmentation 89 G gadgets adding 69 configuring 69 configuring Sidebar 70 control panel 70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for free space 87 defragmenting ... folders 10 settings from old computer 91 MP3 file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 MPEG file playing 32 multimedia playing audio CD 33 playing DVD 33 recording audio 35 using Windows Media Player 32 music library building 36 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 49 ...
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www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access 81, 82 restricting programs 83 scheduling computer use 81 scheduling Internet access 81 time limits 81 pasting files and folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 playing audio CD 33 audio... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows ...
www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access 81, 82 restricting programs 83 scheduling computer use 81 scheduling Internet access 81 time limits 81 pasting files and folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 playing audio CD 33 audio... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows ...
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help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 36 creating music files 36 creating WMA files 36 editing tack information 37 playing audio CD 33 playing audio file 32 viewing video file 32 Windows Mobility Center 78 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 63, 86 WMA file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Index 98
help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 36 creating music files 36 creating WMA files 36 editing tack information 37 playing audio CD 33 playing audio file 32 viewing video file 32 Windows Mobility Center 78 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 63, 86 WMA file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Index 98
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. As part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards.
... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. As part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you may be prompted to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards.
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... Cleaning your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory...
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Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 ... (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
Contents Replacing the hard drive kit 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 115 Safety guidelines 116 First steps 116 Troubleshooting 117 Audio 117 Battery 117 CD drives 117 Diskette drive (external 117 Display 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 ... (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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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 56. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 56. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
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... select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for...
... select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard area for...
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..." on page 40. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how...
..." on page 40. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how...
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... a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can ...interfere with equipment on page 7. Important: Using this system key... Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. ...
... a third time to return the display to decrease the brightness below the normal lowest brightness setting. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Play or pause the CD or DVD. Important: The wireless network switch must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can ...interfere with equipment on page 7. Important: Using this system key... Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. ...
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Plays or pauses the CD or DVD. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Multimedia panel for select models Windows ... (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on , turned off ) and ...or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Stops playing the CD or DVD. Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 43 Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on ...
Plays or pauses the CD or DVD. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Multimedia panel for select models Windows ... (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Important: You cannot use this button if you are logged on , turned off ) and ...or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Stops playing the CD or DVD. Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 43 Important: You can use this button if the notebook is turned on ...
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... Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on page 49. Stops playing the CD or DVD. To increase volume, move from the - To decrease volume, move from the + towards the +. Multimedia panel for select models...Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). towards the -. Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 44 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Mutes the sound. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger ...
... Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or the DVD player program (Windows Vista Home Basic). Instant on page 49. Stops playing the CD or DVD. To increase volume, move from the - To decrease volume, move from the + towards the +. Multimedia panel for select models...Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate) or Windows Media Player (Windows Vista Home Basic). towards the -. Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 44 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description Mutes the sound. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger ...