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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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Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for years to help you for purchasing our notebook! We sincerely hope that you will be ...have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. We have highlighted some basic ...
Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for years to help you for purchasing our notebook! We sincerely hope that you will be ...have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. We have highlighted some basic ...
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Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to set up the network connection on your computer and workgroup the first time you need ... computer. To connect to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. All the computers on your network needs a unique Computer Name. You may ...
Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to set up the network connection on your computer and workgroup the first time you need ... computer. To connect to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. All the computers on your network needs a unique Computer Name. You may ...
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www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can also configure the types of the items detected and removed from the Internet and install them on your notebook. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you should manually update your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan...
www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can also configure the types of the items detected and removed from the Internet and install them on your notebook. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you should manually update your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan...
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...) from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. If...
...) from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. If...
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... transferring files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. Go to complete the transfer. You can manually transfer your saved personal data files. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your personal data files by looking at the file's ...files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on your old computer's documents folder for files" on page 12. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to the next step. 2 Double-click the C:\ drive icon....
... transferring files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. Go to complete the transfer. You can manually transfer your saved personal data files. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your personal data files by looking at the file's ...files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on your old computer's documents folder for files" on page 12. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to the next step. 2 Double-click the C:\ drive icon....
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..., exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any time, without prior consent in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to search for identification purposes only, and may be reproduced or transmitted by... not responsible for home and other product names mentioned herein are incorporated in the U.S. Gateway may appear in this manual. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is intended for inaccurate information which may improve and/or change products described in this publication...
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Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. ... your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical...
Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. ... your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical...
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... DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. Important When you want to play is facing up. 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 facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull...
... DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. Important When you want to play is facing up. 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 facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull...
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..." on page 38. A DVD does not produce sound on page 99. 87 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 69. Tip For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Identifying drive types" on page 36. •...; Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. If you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs.
..." on page 38. A DVD does not produce sound on page 99. 87 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 69. Tip For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Identifying drive types" on page 36. •...; Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. If you have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs.
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... Display Power Management System. EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that you practice other than those specified in this manual may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. Substances such as... the environment by disposing of or recycling used with a computer equipped with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using...
... Display Power Management System. EPA ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that you practice other than those specified in this manual may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. Substances such as... the environment by disposing of or recycling used with a computer equipped with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using...
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... been carefully checked and is intended for inaccurate information which may improve and/or change products described in this manual. Gateway may appear in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is believed to be liable for... are reserved. patents and other countries. No part of Intel Corporation. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights ...
... been carefully checked and is intended for inaccurate information which may improve and/or change products described in this manual. Gateway may appear in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is believed to be liable for... are reserved. patents and other countries. No part of Intel Corporation. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights ...
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...notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on ...your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software •...
...notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on ...your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software •...
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... DVD drive, the blank DVDs you place a single-sided disc in less capacity. The regional code for ... 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 . Note: To use the double layer...reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code on page 72. 37 Important When you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.gateway.com If your DVD drive's regional code must match. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to ...
... DVD drive, the blank DVDs you place a single-sided disc in less capacity. The regional code for ... 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 . Note: To use the double layer...reduce illegal disc distribution. The regional code on page 72. 37 Important When you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.gateway.com If your DVD drive's regional code must match. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to ...
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... opens. 79 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore ...using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the ...
... opens. 79 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore ...using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the ...
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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 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 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 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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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. Help For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD... drive's regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to remove CDs and...
... 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. Help For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD... drive's regional code match. • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to remove CDs and...
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... US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. With your help you need servicing, contact an authorized service location. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are ...To prevent exposure to laser beams, do your part for the environment by following information on how you , "take it back" to this manual may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we will be disposed of a CD or DVD drive...
... US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. With your help you need servicing, contact an authorized service location. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with a Display Power Management System. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are ...To prevent exposure to laser beams, do your part for the environment by following information on how you , "take it back" to this manual may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user guide and we will be disposed of a CD or DVD drive...
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...used for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. Due to make improvements in writing from any defect or omission in this manual. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Macrovision statement ...without notices or obligation. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. Reverse engineering...
...used for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. Due to make improvements in writing from any defect or omission in this manual. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Macrovision statement ...without notices or obligation. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. Reverse engineering...