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www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
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Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
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...; Full-text Search Matches - To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. You must be connected to the Internet to help you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base -...and to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the...
...; Full-text Search Matches - To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. You must be connected to the Internet to help you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base -...and to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Results list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the...
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...programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The desktop is the Windows desktop. Other buttons on how your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. After your notebook is the bar at the bottom of a real desk.... The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Start ...
...programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The desktop is the Windows desktop. Other buttons on how your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. After your notebook is the bar at the bottom of a real desk.... The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Start ...
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...Support Center can help you are thinking, and your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft ...keyboard, and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of strategy ■...
...Support Center can help you are thinking, and your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft ...keyboard, and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of strategy ■...
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... see "Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by drawing a right-to your tablet PC Input Panel. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen-for example, because someone else has... click Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. If the on-screen pointer does not seem to line up with your tablet PC pen to send a command to left line on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use these...
... see "Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by drawing a right-to your tablet PC Input Panel. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen-for example, because someone else has... click Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. If the on-screen pointer does not seem to line up with your tablet PC pen to send a command to left line on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use these...
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... tabs near the Start button to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. ■ The pen has internal electronics, so keep it on a mouse. The screen reads the position of the window. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Press it and tap (button-tap) to enter data... tablet PC's pen holder. Tips ■ Hold the pen the same way you tap, in cases where the pointer and pen point are available. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the display surface. ■...
... tabs near the Start button to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. ■ The pen has internal electronics, so keep it on a mouse. The screen reads the position of the window. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Press it and tap (button-tap) to enter data... tablet PC's pen holder. Tips ■ Hold the pen the same way you tap, in cases where the pointer and pen point are available. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the display surface. ■...
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... Your System 4 Open the network location of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for help , you remove each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." As you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs to restore your media burning software...system, you have created. 32 Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions of recovery discs, roll back your system to recover your system from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for the first disc. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific...
... Your System 4 Open the network location of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for help , you remove each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." As you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs to restore your media burning software...system, you have created. 32 Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions of recovery discs, roll back your system to recover your system from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for the first disc. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific...
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...resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to get your system running again. The ...to an earlier time, then click Next. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to one of your system...
...resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to get your system running again. The ...to an earlier time, then click Next. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to one of your system...
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...notebook restarts, then the System Recovery program starts. - Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to finish the restoration. The System Recovery program starts. 35 The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that ... Yes. OR Turn on or restart your notebook, then press F11 while your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 35 for instructions.
...notebook restarts, then the System Recovery program starts. - Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to finish the restoration. The System Recovery program starts. 35 The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that ... Yes. OR Turn on or restart your notebook, then press F11 while your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 35 for instructions.
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...click Internet. Help and Support For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. After you can access the many information sources on the browser address bar. - Your... default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet www.gateway.com To learn more about connecting to a different Web site, type the ...
...click Internet. Help and Support For general information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. After you can access the many information sources on the browser address bar. - Your... default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet www.gateway.com To learn more about connecting to a different Web site, type the ...
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... the Web page for the file that you can send e-mail messages at most e-mail addresses in minutes. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on -screen instructions for an account with Hotmail might have an e-mail address that user. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook against viruses, make sure that... up for saving the file in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your e-mail address is downloaded to run or install the program. www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook from viruses" on page 46.
... the Web page for the file that you can send e-mail messages at most e-mail addresses in minutes. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on -screen instructions for an account with Hotmail might have an e-mail address that user. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook against viruses, make sure that... up for saving the file in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your e-mail address is downloaded to run or install the program. www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook from viruses" on page 46.
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To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to scan, then select your scan options. 5 Click Scan. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to scan, then select your scan options. 5 Click Scan. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
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...Security Center helps protect your notebook from the latest viruses. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you must extend your screen. Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and ... Updates wizard opens. 4 Click Check Now. 5 If it is time to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your...
...Security Center helps protect your notebook from the latest viruses. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you must extend your screen. Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and ... Updates wizard opens. 4 Click Check Now. 5 If it is time to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 3 Click Update. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to extend your subscription, an alert appears on your...
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...MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. DVDs can play CDs using Windows Media Player, and you do not have copy protection software. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. You can play DVDs using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then... standard CD but has greater data capacity. Important To watch a DVD you want to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. You may not be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped notebook. 57 For more information about using Windows Media Player, ...
...MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. DVDs can play CDs using Windows Media Player, and you do not have copy protection software. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. You can play DVDs using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then... standard CD but has greater data capacity. Important To watch a DVD you want to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. You may not be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped notebook. 57 For more information about using Windows Media Player, ...
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www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD...
www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD...
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... not open, click Capture From Video Device. Some of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens in Windows Movie Maker. A one . www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your hard drive. For information about the settings in the Video Capture Wizard...
... not open, click Capture From Video Device. Some of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens in Windows Movie Maker. A one . www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your hard drive. For information about the settings in the Video Capture Wizard...
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Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs Creating a data CD or DVD Important Some CDs have copy protection software. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box ... the Media Center's Help icon. You cannot create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able to listen to these CDs on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD.
Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs Creating a data CD or DVD Important Some CDs have copy protection software. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box ... the Media Center's Help icon. You cannot create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able to listen to these CDs on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD.
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...To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Start menu, then follow when you are ready to follow the on-screen instructions. When you set up your network. Also ask your ISP about any specific instructions you do not have a broadband connection... access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your broadband connection is a program that Gateway has already installed on the front of your network. SecureEasySetup is working , contact your ISP. The software automatically configures your access point and...
...To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Start menu, then follow when you are ready to follow the on-screen instructions. When you set up your network. Also ask your ISP about any specific instructions you do not have a broadband connection... access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your broadband connection is a program that Gateway has already installed on the front of your network. SecureEasySetup is working , contact your ISP. The software automatically configures your access point and...
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...on the network check box, type a shared name in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this is not selected. 3 Click OK. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer ...or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing. 4 Click Share ...
...on the network check box, type a shared name in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this is not selected. 3 Click OK. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer ...or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing. 4 Click Share ...