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...are provided with your notebook. Help and Support opens. Please read this manual carefully to answer questions about your notebook's software features. Use Help and Support to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service... stringent quality control tests to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily...
...are provided with your notebook. Help and Support opens. Please read this manual carefully to answer questions about your notebook's software features. Use Help and Support to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service... stringent quality control tests to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily...
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... and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if... address your notebook model and serial number. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken.
... and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if... address your notebook model and serial number. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken.
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...you need is rarely right on top of your search by the: • Name or part of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, ... their subfolders until you think contains the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. It is called browsing. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, ...or deleted directly from the list in fact). www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want. You can ...
...you need is rarely right on top of your search by the: • Name or part of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, ... their subfolders until you think contains the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. It is called browsing. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, ...or deleted directly from the list in fact). www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you want. You can ...
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www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A group of information sources. You can identify a link by clicking areas on a Web page called...Linked Web page 23 You can use to access your ISP for the correct procedure. Web pages can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia features. Information on Web pages, which are electronic documents that gives you use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape...
www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A group of information sources. You can identify a link by clicking areas on a Web page called...Linked Web page 23 You can use to access your ISP for the correct procedure. Web pages can explore a Web site or visit other multimedia features. Information on Web pages, which are electronic documents that gives you use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape...
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... component. Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to the router or use a router that provides...connected to your network running at different speeds will result in access point. The network is an example of a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables ...
... component. Attached to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to the router or use a router that provides...connected to your network running at different speeds will result in access point. The network is an example of a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables ...
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...wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet ...Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. • Internet security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. If one is compatible with the older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b ...
...wireless Ethernet device installed in front of your network. • Wireless security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of Network adapters. Cable or DSL modem 48 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet ...Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your network. • Internet security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. If one is compatible with the older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b ...
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...startup and hard drive password, see your data safe and secure. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. You may be hard for each account so only the account owner can access files in computer security is ... and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to your insurance agent, but that you use a password you . The password feature is keeping your Reference Guide. Make sure that would be able to the Kensington lock slot on your notebook or access your notebook, then wrap...
...startup and hard drive password, see your data safe and secure. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. You may be hard for each account so only the account owner can access files in computer security is ... and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to your insurance agent, but that you use a password you . The password feature is keeping your Reference Guide. Make sure that would be able to the Kensington lock slot on your notebook or access your notebook, then wrap...
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... 360 to check files and programs that attaches itself to a file on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. To learn more information about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help....Help box, then press ENTER. Using Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that the Windows Security Center is a program that are attached to...
... 360 to check files and programs that attaches itself to a file on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. To learn more information about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help....Help box, then press ENTER. Using Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that the Windows Security Center is a program that are attached to...
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To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from other programs ...that you need to keep Windows and your notebook secure. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix...
To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from other programs ...that you need to keep Windows and your notebook secure. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix...
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... change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to Pen...
... change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to Pen...
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... the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many of the settings on your notebook's features, some of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 To access...
... the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many of the settings on your notebook's features, some of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 78 To access...
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... 34 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 34 Enrolling your fingerprints 35 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 37 Using the password bank 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume...
... 34 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 34 Enrolling your fingerprints 35 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 37 Using the password bank 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume...
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... and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this... information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway model and serial number A label on your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features...
... and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this... information if you call for assistance. 2 Gateway model and serial number A label on your online User Guide In addition to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features...
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... button 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. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off...
... button 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. Power button Press to control playback of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on or off...
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... page 40. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in . Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or...
... page 40. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in . Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 29. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or...
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Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29
Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You do not need to shut down the notebook to the notebook using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Function keys/ System keys Numeric keypad Navigation keys Windows key FN key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 29
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...devices that provide wireless communication. Important: Using this system key... For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting.... this button to be in an airplane. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Press ...
...devices that provide wireless communication. Important: Using this system key... For more information, see "Left" on commercial aircraft. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. 32 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the F8 normal brightest setting.... this button to be in an airplane. Turn the optional Bluetooth radio on or off while traveling in the ON position for this feature in -+ bright lighting situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations. Press a second time to the normal brightness setting. Press ...
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Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. To run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start), All ... so you can access • Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should...
Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. To run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start), All ... so you can access • Boot level security that provides enhanced security and convenience. The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should...
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Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can use of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the ...; Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you must select this option to save your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then...
Use this option to prevent unauthorized use the features of the fingerprint reader, you must enroll your fingerprints so your notebook can use of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the ...; Enrollment to the hard disk-Select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens. 35 To enroll your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can identify you must select this option to save your fingerprints: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then...
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www.gateway.com 3 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. To log on the dialog box or Web site sign in box. The fingerprint reader menu opens. 4 Click Register. 5 Click on to use its features, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help. 39 Using the fingerprint reader features For more...
www.gateway.com 3 Swipe your already enrolled finger over the sensor. To log on the dialog box or Web site sign in box. The fingerprint reader menu opens. 4 Click Register. 5 Click on to use its features, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help. 39 Using the fingerprint reader features For more...