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www.gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using ... files 85 Scheduling maintenance tasks 86 Moving from your old computer 86 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 86 Transferring files and settings manually 87 Index 89 iii
www.gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using ... files 85 Scheduling maintenance tasks 86 Moving from your old computer 86 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 86 Transferring files and settings manually 87 Index 89 iii
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... customer service department will provide you keep your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new notebook. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week...
... customer service department will provide you keep your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Thanks again, from your new notebook. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week...
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www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. You may have named your computer and workgroup, you turned on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless...
www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. You may have named your computer and workgroup, you turned on your network needs a unique Computer Name. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless...
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... Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your notebook. Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of files that you are connected to ...your notebook. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. When McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from your virus definitions.
... Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you should manually update your notebook. Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of files that you are connected to ...your notebook. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. When McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from your virus definitions.
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... the computers. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. Important Your notebook must manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then...
... the computers. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. Important Your notebook must manually move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then...
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...desktop. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on page 12. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to Step 4. - For more information about transferring files, click Start, then ..., .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA 87 www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on your network. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files.
...desktop. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on page 12. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to Step 4. - For more information about transferring files, click Start, then ..., .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA 87 www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on your network. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files.
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... improve and/or change products described in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is intended for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. Microsoft, MS, and Windows are trademarks or...
... improve and/or change products described in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is intended for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. Microsoft, MS, and Windows are trademarks or...
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... Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read... manual that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference ...
... Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read... manual that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference ...
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The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is closed. 38 The regional code for the disc ...
The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is closed. 38 The regional code for the disc ...
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For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 38. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 68. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook. A DVD movie ...a television Audio is facing up, then try again. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you want to turn on page 36...
For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 38. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 68. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook. A DVD movie ...a television Audio is facing up, then try again. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you want to turn on page 36...
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... contact an authorized service location. With your help you have been used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy... in the manufacturing process. The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to see if this manual may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we suggest that have purchased contains extracted ...
... contact an authorized service location. With your help you have been used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy... in the manufacturing process. The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to see if this manual may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we suggest that have purchased contains extracted ...
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... Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are incorporated in the U.S. The information in this manual and the products it may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any defect or ...omission in this manual has been carefully checked and is protected by copyright and all rights are made periodically. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. and other intellectual property rights. These...
... Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are incorporated in the U.S. The information in this manual and the products it may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any defect or ...omission in this manual has been carefully checked and is protected by copyright and all rights are made periodically. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. and other intellectual property rights. These...
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.... Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...
.... Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...
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... 4. To be able to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. ROM/R/RW This is 1. Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . The regional code for the United... disc in less capacity. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. www.gateway.com If your drive for...
... 4. To be able to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. ROM/R/RW This is 1. Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up . The regional code for the United... disc in less capacity. Tip For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. www.gateway.com If your drive for...
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... Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also... create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves...
... Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also... create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves...
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The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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...online User Guide. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an S-Video jack.... Help For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 113. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be restored. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to hear sound while...
...online User Guide. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an S-Video jack.... Help For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 113. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be restored. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to hear sound while...
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.... 131 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of life" product properly. Call Gateway to help , we suggest that you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used with a computer equipped with a Display Power ...this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of in this manual may contain substances known to be disposed of life" product. With your "end...
.... 131 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as "Class 1 Laser Products" under a US Department of life" product properly. Call Gateway to help , we suggest that you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used with a computer equipped with a Display Power ...this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of in this manual may contain substances known to be disposed of life" product. With your "end...
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... interest of such damages. patents and other countries. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Use of this manual and the products it may be liable for identification purposes only, and may be accurate...
... interest of such damages. patents and other countries. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Use of this manual and the products it may be liable for identification purposes only, and may be accurate...