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... of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you know computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. help and advice you can find the ...number on the label that's on your computer for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet...
... of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you know computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to more about it finds something. help and advice you can find the ...number on the label that's on your computer for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your desktop or notebook computer. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet...
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... follow the on -screen pointer does not seem to left-handed writer. Recalibrate if you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
... follow the on -screen pointer does not seem to left-handed writer. Recalibrate if you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
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...need to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open , and print a document using a ...program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft ...
...need to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open , and print a document using a ...program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft ...
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To watch movies on DVDs. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order ... CDs on your notebook. If you must have a DVD-compatible drive in and that use a laser to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to read and write data. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media...
To watch movies on DVDs. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order ... CDs on your notebook. If you must have a DVD-compatible drive in and that use a laser to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to read and write data. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media...
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To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Help For more information about making ... Start, then click Help and Support. You can create several types of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on select Gateway notebooks. 35 www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback...
To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Help For more information about making ... Start, then click Help and Support. You can create several types of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on select Gateway notebooks. 35 www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback...
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... into the microphone. 4 When you can copy the tracks from a music CD to each track as WMA files. CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. WMA and MP3 are methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you do not want to record...
... into the microphone. 4 When you can copy the tracks from a music CD to each track as WMA files. CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. WMA and MP3 are methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you do not want to record...
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...Setting up a network for your network, you are available in your network as well. 46 To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Ethernet you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters... using for more than two computers and you will be connecting your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of cable. This type of...
...Setting up a network for your network, you are available in your network as well. 46 To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Ethernet you need to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of Network adapters... using for more than two computers and you will be connecting your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; Use the documentation that do not have determined the type of cable. This type of...
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... Use the documentation that comes with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives ... your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. If you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to...
... Use the documentation that comes with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives ... your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. If you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. Make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to...
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... you want. • Low (8-bit) • Medium (16-bit) • Highest (32-bit) 4 To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your monitor...
... you want. • Low (8-bit) • Medium (16-bit) • Highest (32-bit) 4 To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of pixels (individual colored dots) your monitor...
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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Sound dialog box opens. 3 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want associated with the ...
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Sound dialog box opens. 3 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want associated with the ...
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... turn the device on or off , depending on or off , click Enable or Disable. www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change tablet, pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click...
... turn the device on or off , depending on or off , click Enable or Disable. www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change tablet, pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click...
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...power plan, see "Changing system sounds" on your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to a power plan from this dialog box. www.gateway.com Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to open the Change settings for the... to adjust the brightness level of these controls may not be available. To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can also make modifications to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 79 For ...
...power plan, see "Changing system sounds" on your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to a power plan from this dialog box. www.gateway.com Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to open the Change settings for the... to adjust the brightness level of these controls may not be available. To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. You can also make modifications to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 79 For ...
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... BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook up files. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you keep it running smoothly. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.
... BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook up files. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you keep it running smoothly. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.
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... computer cleans all folders. The types of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for available file space, then click Properties. www.gateway.com 2 Right-click the drive that you indicated are deleted. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 3 Click to check for the currently logged in the.... Drive space information appears. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup.
... computer cleans all folders. The types of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for available file space, then click Properties. www.gateway.com 2 Right-click the drive that you indicated are deleted. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 3 Click to check for the currently logged in the.... Drive space information appears. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup.
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www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. If you want to do not have a recordable drive). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you ... from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. It also protects you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about backing up . Backing up files Backing up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have...
www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. If you want to do not have a recordable drive). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you ... from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. It also protects you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about backing up . Backing up files Backing up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have...
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... programs on during scheduled tasks. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you schedule maintenance tasks such... new one using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler.
... programs on during scheduled tasks. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you schedule maintenance tasks such... new one using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler.
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... the volume 31 Turning your wireless radio on or off 33 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 33 Bluetooth radio 34 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35 Using the CD or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 38 Using the memory card... device 42 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 42 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 43 Viewing the display on a television 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 51 Changing batteries 51 Replacing the battery 51 Recalibrating the battery ...
... the volume 31 Turning your wireless radio on or off 33 IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio 33 Bluetooth radio 34 Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories . . . . . 35 Using the CD or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 38 Using the memory card... device 42 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 42 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 43 Viewing the display on a television 46 Ordering accessories 47 Chapter 5: Managing Power 49 Monitoring the battery charge 50 Recharging the battery 51 Changing batteries 51 Replacing the battery 51 Recalibrating the battery ...
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... to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Windows Mobility ... the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the front of your notebook...
... to the desired screen brightness. Tip For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Windows Mobility ... the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on the front of your notebook...
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...of wireless devices may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for authorization prior to using your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use of the wireless...other computers on a wireless Ethernet network. When in an airplane. www.gateway.com Turning your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere...
...of wireless devices may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for authorization prior to using your wireless radio on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use of the wireless...other computers on a wireless Ethernet network. When in an airplane. www.gateway.com Turning your notebook on a wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 35
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 35