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... best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your notebook's software features. Use Help and Support to come. Tip You can also search for years to answer...
... best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your notebook's software features. Use Help and Support to come. Tip You can also search for years to answer...
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...help for help for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can access most closely matches your question. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. To ... Using online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. For each search, you are taken. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf ...
...help for help for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can access most closely matches your question. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. To ... Using online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. For each search, you are taken. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf ...
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... your notebook to one local fax modem, although you can connect to send the first fax from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using anti-virus software. Sending a Fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you can send and receive faxes. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and...
... your notebook to one local fax modem, although you can connect to send the first fax from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using anti-virus software. Sending a Fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you can send and receive faxes. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and...
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... disc drive. 33 To watch movies on your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it)... or skips to the next file in the playlist (when you must have copy protection software. Playing optical discs Optical discs are plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To play these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or...
... disc drive. 33 To watch movies on your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it)... or skips to the next file in the playlist (when you must have copy protection software. Playing optical discs Optical discs are plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To play these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or...
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... to record, then click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You can organize your hard drive. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click...
... to record, then click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You can organize your hard drive. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click...
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... unable to connect to the documentation that came with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is plugged in and compare...
... unable to connect to the documentation that came with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is plugged in and compare...
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...lock slot The first step in computer security is preventing your Reference Guide. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. This program automatically reports the location of your notebook once a day while it 's easy ... make it easy for someone steals your notebook if it is stolen. CompuTrace If someone else to take it back by using tracking software. Your notebook may be enabled to steal. Tip Use Computrace Complete's online help find your notebook, you may be able to get...
...lock slot The first step in computer security is preventing your Reference Guide. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. This program automatically reports the location of your notebook once a day while it 's easy ... make it easy for someone steals your notebook if it is stolen. CompuTrace If someone else to take it back by using tracking software. Your notebook may be enabled to steal. Tip Use Computrace Complete's online help find your notebook, you may be able to get...
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...instructions on your notebook or access your data safe and secure. If your notebook has TPM hardware but that is better than commercially available software security. If your notebook is stolen, you can use a password you can remember. Make sure that a user can remember but ...notebook. The password feature is very secure, and you use Computrace Complete to keep other people from your notebook when the software is available. www.gateway.com Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your files. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Your notebook may ...
...instructions on your notebook or access your data safe and secure. If your notebook has TPM hardware but that is better than commercially available software security. If your notebook is stolen, you can use a password you can remember. Make sure that a user can remember but ...notebook. The password feature is very secure, and you use Computrace Complete to keep other people from your notebook when the software is available. www.gateway.com Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your files. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Your notebook may ...
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... Security after the 60-day subscription period ends, you must extend your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Your computer...
... Security after the 60-day subscription period ends, you must extend your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Your computer...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • ...that might be found on Web sites. Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you have been placed on your notebook's system software up to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. You should update Windows regularly to...
www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • ...that might be found on Web sites. Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you have been placed on your notebook's system software up to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. You should update Windows regularly to...
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... notebook. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for problems and conflicts. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for your notebook and install them automatically. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. BigFix 5 Make your changes...
... notebook. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for problems and conflicts. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for your notebook and install them automatically. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. BigFix 5 Make your changes...
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... information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 86 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for ... Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to protect your notebook and keep your notebook up-to the software and hardware on your notebook. New content is added to the site regularly, so you by flashing the blue taskbar icon....
... information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 86 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for ... Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to protect your notebook and keep your notebook up-to the software and hardware on your notebook. New content is added to the site regularly, so you by flashing the blue taskbar icon....
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...your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer:... Vista, you will not run other tasks on during scheduled tasks. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. To move your new one using...
...your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. The Windows Easy Transfer dialog box opens. 91 www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer:... Vista, you will not run other tasks on during scheduled tasks. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. To move your new one using...
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... pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files, folders, or programs 19 software See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 50 support using 2 T Tablet PC Input Panel 16 taskbar... virus protecting against 60 removing 60 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 97
... pasting 19 renaming files and folders 19 selecting adjacent items in list 19 selecting items in list 19 switching between files, folders, or programs 19 software See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 35 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 50 support using 2 T Tablet PC Input Panel 16 taskbar... virus protecting against 60 removing 60 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 97
8512564 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... only the inside your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other grounded object. The hard drive... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other countries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC ...
... only the inside your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other grounded object. The hard drive... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other countries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC ...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter...
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...location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide...technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of...
...location. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide...technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of...
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The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional webcam You can take pictures or create video clips. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. Webcam Status indicator 32
The Webcam status indicator turns on when the Webcam is turned on. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional webcam You can take pictures or create video clips. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. Webcam Status indicator 32
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... the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. www...
... the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. The Camera Assistant Toolbar opens. -ORRight-click (Camera assistant software) on . Button Start camera Effects Properties Settings Help Icon Description Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. www...
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...-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. See your notebook.
...-and-play and hot swapping, which means that your notebook will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. See your notebook.