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... problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. Check your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions...
... problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. Check your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions...
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... cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click on your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with . Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see "Using the Internet" in the...
... cable TV line and sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click on your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with . Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see "Using the Internet" in the...
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... Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address...
... Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address...
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... DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player... or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
... DVD drive on your listening and viewing pleasure... You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. Enjoy listening to favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player... or video DVD plays from the disc you are playing are listed here Click these buttons to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
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... burner, you can do it all with MP3s you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to Burn.... When your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn.
... burner, you can do it all with MP3s you must have a DVD burner to create a DVD For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13 Windows Media Player will create MP3s and save by right-clicking on the item and selecting Add to Burn.... When your selections are checked, then click Start Rip. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer. Note: you rip yourself, or create a video DVD of are complete, click Start Burn.
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ... a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ... a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides...
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securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers. Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in security features designed to protect you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computers. Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you , your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center.
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. You need to extend your subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
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... Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. It...
... Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. It...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area ...
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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... Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway model and serial number A label on your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. For all other software • Using...
... Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway model and serial number A label on your notebook model and its features. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. For all other software • Using...
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... mode is an alternative to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down your notebook. While in your online User Guide. Although it does not turn on any peripheral devices, such as you left them . Waking...
... mode is an alternative to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down your notebook. While in your online User Guide. Although it does not turn on any peripheral devices, such as you left them . Waking...
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www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in ...: The wireless network switch must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) n Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 63. 31 Press and hold To... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on...
www.gateway.com System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Wireless Ethernet Networking" in ...: The wireless network switch must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook) n Both displays at the same time, your online User Guide. For more information, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 63. 31 Press and hold To... For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on...
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... speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. To... Start a program or open a file or folder. Press the left button once. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad. If...Tip You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com You can attach a mouse to simulate clicking the left button. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called double-clicking...
... speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. To... Start a program or open a file or folder. Press the left button once. Do this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad. If...Tip You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com You can attach a mouse to simulate clicking the left button. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called double-clicking...
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... more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 48 Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center...
... more information about using the webcam while using the webcam, click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 48 Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center...
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...To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 43. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center...Center, see "System key combinations" on page 31. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume ...
...To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of your online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 43. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center...Center, see "System key combinations" on page 31. -ORUse the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel. www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume You can use the volume control to adjust the overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume ...
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To turn on automatically, press FN + F2. Tip For more information about using your online User Guide Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while traveling by airplane to disable both IEEE 802....
To turn on automatically, press FN + F2. Tip For more information about using your online User Guide Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio You should disable the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio while traveling by airplane to disable both IEEE 802....
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www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on automatically, press FN + F6. Tip For more information about using your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth...
www.gateway.com Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device, such as a printer, scanner, camera, MP3 player, headphone, keyboard, or mouse. To turn the Bluetooth radio on automatically, press FN + F6. Tip For more information about using your online User Guide Help For more information about Bluetooth...