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...Guide installed on your computer. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more about it... finds something. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you on your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs...
...Guide installed on your computer. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more about it... finds something. help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you on your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs...
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... not seem to line up with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. Recalibrate if you should calibrate your pen or voice, then drop it to left-handed writer. Some of...
... not seem to line up with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. Recalibrate if you should calibrate your pen or voice, then drop it to left-handed writer. Some of...
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... name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 17 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. The Save As dialog box opens. Type saving in the File name box. ... After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and...
... name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 17 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. The Save As dialog box opens. Type saving in the File name box. ... After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and...
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...data. To play these CDs on or headphones are turned on your notebook. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. 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 ... file in the playlist (when you do not have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. If you click it). • Volume adjusts the volume.
...data. To play these CDs on or headphones are turned on your notebook. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. 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 ... file in the playlist (when you do not have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. If you click it). • Volume adjusts the volume.
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... click Help and Support. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on page 32. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause...quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the next file in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 35 Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about making or playing an audio recording, ...
... click Help and Support. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on page 32. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause...quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the next file in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 35 Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about making or playing an audio recording, ...
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... Rip tab. The recording is recorded. 36 Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder.
... Rip tab. The recording is recorded. 36 Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder.
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... copper pins in two different types; Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To determine which type of cable you have determined the type of a router. If one . A router lets you need to right). ... on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the...
... copper pins in two different types; Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To determine which type of cable you have determined the type of a router. If one . A router lets you need to right). ... on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at this type of Network adapters. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the...
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... can intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. If one . To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you do not have determined the type of your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is listed. Check your access point... the older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with your personal data, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. www.gateway.com Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www...
... can intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. If one . To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you do not have determined the type of your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is listed. Check your access point... the older IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with your personal data, like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. www.gateway.com Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www...
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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. The Windows Mobility Center opens. 2 Click (Change display settings). Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your...
... 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. The Windows Mobility Center opens. 2 Click (Change display settings). Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your...
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... Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you have selected, click Test. 5 Click OK to save your changes. 73 www.gateway.com Changing system sounds You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you have selected, click Test. 5 Click OK to save your changes. 73 www.gateway.com Changing system sounds You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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... the tablet options, click or tap a tab, then change an option. 4 To change tablet, pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. You can change this feature to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tip You may have... device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change a pen option. 75
... the tablet options, click or tap a tab, then change an option. 4 To change tablet, pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. You can change this feature to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tip You may have... device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change a pen option. 75
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... slider to adjust the sound level. ■ Click (Change power settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. www.gateway.com Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many of the LCD panel... plan) to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 79 To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
... slider to adjust the sound level. ■ Click (Change power settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. www.gateway.com Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many of the LCD panel... plan) to open the power plan list box and select a new power plan. 79 To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center.
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... Help, then click Tutorial. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information, see "Windows Update" on the Internet. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut...
... Help, then click Tutorial. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information, see "Windows Update" on the Internet. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut...
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.... 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. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about... files and files in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Right-click the drive that you want to delete, then click OK.
.... 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. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about... files and files in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Right-click the drive that you want to delete, then click OK.
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... back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about...
... back up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about...
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... complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to run . If your old computer uses.... Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer.
... complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to run . If your old computer uses.... Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer.
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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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... overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard...keyboard. Type adjusting volume in the online user guide. www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information,...
... overall volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Help For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard...keyboard. Type adjusting volume in the online user guide. www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. Tip For more information,...
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... wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status ...be turned off . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Click Turn wireless on or off : • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com Turning your notebook on a wireless Ethernet network. Warning In environments where the risk of the sanction to be restricted or eliminated. ...
... wireless network, see "Using the status indicators" on or off Your Gateway notebook may be restricted or eliminated. To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. For the location of the wireless status ...be turned off . The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Click Turn wireless on or off : • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com Turning your notebook on a wireless Ethernet network. Warning In environments where the risk of the sanction to be restricted or eliminated. ...
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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