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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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... your new notebook. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with our range of services and support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook in addition to help you with the best product... possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to come...
... your new notebook. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with our range of services and support. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook in addition to help you with the best product... possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to come...
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... keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. All the computers on your network need to set up the...
... keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Connecting to wireless Ethernet network. All the computers on your network need to set up the...
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...McAfee scans your notebook. Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of files that it finds. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 61 The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for . If you... turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it scans for updates. To update your virus definitions. When McAfee is set up to...
...McAfee scans your notebook. Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of files that it finds. www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 61 The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for . If you... turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that it scans for updates. To update your virus definitions. When McAfee is set up to...
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... press ENTER. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to run . Important Your notebook must manually move your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not run other tasks on the new notebook before running Disk Defragmenter and checking your...
... press ENTER. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must be able to run . Important Your notebook must manually move your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, you will not run other tasks on the new notebook before running Disk Defragmenter and checking your...
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...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 the desktop. Type transferring files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start... ... For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network...
...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 the desktop. Type transferring files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start... ... For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. Transferring files and settings manually You can often identify different data file types by copying them to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network...
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... opens. - The Search Results window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to be accurate. Gateway may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. in this manual and the products it may improve and/or change products described in the U.S. All other limited viewing...The information in this publication at any time, without prior consent in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. and other intellectual property rights. Macrovision statement If...
... opens. - The Search Results window opens. 2 Type the filename you want to be accurate. Gateway may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. in this manual and the products it may improve and/or change products described in the U.S. All other limited viewing...The information in this publication at any time, without prior consent in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of their respective companies. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time. and other intellectual property rights. Macrovision statement If...
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.... 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting 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...
.... 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting 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...
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... about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. 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 . The regional code for Mexico is...
... about cleaning a CD or DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the CD or DVD drive. 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 . The regional code for Mexico is...
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... hear sound while playing a DVD. A DVD does not produce sound on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Tip For instructions on page 38. Tip For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Using a CD or DVD" on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning... Audio is facing up, then try again. • Make sure that the label or side you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on page 99. 87 For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of headphones or...
... hear sound while playing a DVD. A DVD does not produce sound on your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Tip For instructions on page 38. Tip For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Using a CD or DVD" on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning... Audio is facing up, then try again. • Make sure that the label or side you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on page 99. 87 For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set of headphones or...
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...Radiation Performance Standard. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of life" product. Finally, we suggest ...been used in your area. • If you need servicing, contact an authorized service location. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of or recycling used batteries properly. ...of natural resources needed to see if this manual may be disposed of a CD or DVD drive.
...Radiation Performance Standard. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of life" product. Finally, we suggest ...been used in your area. • If you need servicing, contact an authorized service location. www.gateway.com Laser safety statement Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of or recycling used batteries properly. ...of natural resources needed to see if this manual may be disposed of a CD or DVD drive.
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... which may improve and/or change products described in this publication at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for identification purposes only, and may be accurate. Gateway may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. Trademark Acknowledgments...
... which may improve and/or change products described in this publication at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for identification purposes only, and may be accurate. Gateway may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. Trademark Acknowledgments...
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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. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access 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. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online... Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2
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..., the blank DVDs you purchase must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in less capacity. Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is 4. Important When you want to play a DVD, the... DVD+R or DVD-R discs. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the disc. The regional code for ... www.gateway.com If your drive type... ROM/R/RW This is on page 72. 37 The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your drive...
..., the blank DVDs you purchase must match the regional code of the side you place a single-sided disc in less capacity. Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is 4. Important When you want to play a DVD, the... DVD+R or DVD-R discs. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the disc. The regional code for ... www.gateway.com If your drive type... ROM/R/RW This is on page 72. 37 The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your drive...
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... or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows... Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
... or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows... Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
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The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. 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. 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81
The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. 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. 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 81
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.... 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. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through...is covered under "Networks (wired)" on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Type the keyword System Restore in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on playing a DVD, see...
.... 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. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through...is covered under "Networks (wired)" on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Type the keyword System Restore in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on playing a DVD, see...
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...used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. Environmental information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may be "traded in" for the environment by following information on how you with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. This...packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of the materials in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). ...
...used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System. Environmental information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may be "traded in" for the environment by following information on how you with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. This...packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with your "end of the materials in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). ...
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... Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is believed to make improvements in this manual. In no event will Gateway be accurate. in this publication at any time. and other intellectual property rights. ...indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. Use of it describes at www.gateway.com. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. No part of this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by U.S....
... Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is believed to make improvements in this manual. In no event will Gateway be accurate. in this publication at any time. and other intellectual property rights. ...indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. Use of it describes at www.gateway.com. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. No part of this manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by U.S....