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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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...that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support. You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thanks again, from your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. We are provided with the outstanding ... behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. 2 We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you ever ...
...that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of services and support. You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thanks again, from your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. We are provided with the outstanding ... behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. 2 We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you ever ...
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...network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. 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 wireless Ethernet network. To connect to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Network window... Sharing Center window opens. 0 51 After you have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you need the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer.
...network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. 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 wireless Ethernet network. To connect to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Network window... Sharing Center window opens. 0 51 After you have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you need the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer.
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www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 61 Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of files that it finds. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for viruses and automatically removes any that you should manually update your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at...
www.gateway.com 2 Click Scan. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 61 Updating your virus definitions McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of files that it finds. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for viruses and automatically removes any that you should manually update your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at...
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... old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not run other tasks on -screen instructions to run . Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your files, folders, software settings, and...
... old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you will not run other tasks on -screen instructions to run . Important Your notebook must manually move files and settings from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your files, folders, software settings, and...
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...folder opens and displays many of your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to Step 4. - The My Documents window opens and ...files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. 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...
...folder opens and displays many of your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. www.gateway.com 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to Step 4. - The My Documents window opens and ...files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information, see "Searching for personal data files. 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...
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...property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. However, changes are incorporated in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of it describes at www.gateway.com. Due to be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. in writing from any form, ...Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The search results are reserved. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by copyright and all rights are displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, ...
...property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. However, changes are incorporated in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of it describes at www.gateway.com. Due to be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. in writing from any form, ...Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The search results are reserved. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to continuing system improvements, Gateway is protected by copyright and all rights are displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, ...
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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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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 , then press down carefully on your ...
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 , then press down carefully on your ...
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www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. For ... must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect... specific files and software" on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Use the built-in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music and movies" in the online User Guide. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired...
www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. For ... must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect... specific files and software" on your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Use the built-in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music and movies" in the online User Guide. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired...
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... including IEC 825. Finally, we suggest that 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... and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be "traded in your help 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 "Class 1 Laser Products" under ...
... including IEC 825. Finally, we suggest that 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... and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be "traded in your help 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 "Class 1 Laser Products" under ...
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... possibility of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, MS, and Windows are reserved. Use of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. Gateway may be accurate. In the interest of this manual. These changes are made periodically. patents and other countries. However, changes are incorporated in this publication...
... possibility of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, MS, and Windows are reserved. Use of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by Macrovision Corporation. Gateway may be accurate. In the interest of this manual. These changes are made periodically. patents and other countries. However, changes are incorporated in this publication...
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... • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. 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...
... • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help...technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. 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...
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...DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. The regional code on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. The regional code for ... www.gateway.com If your drive type... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and... recording video and data to play is 4. Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is 1. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. The...
...DVD+RW, or double layer DVD+R or DVD-R discs. The regional code on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. The regional code for ... www.gateway.com If your drive type... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and... recording video and data to play is 4. Using a CD or DVD [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that the label side is 1. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. The...
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...Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 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 these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore... Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
...Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 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 these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore... Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
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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. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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... press ENTER. 101 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. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. Help For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. •... a DVD player program has been installed on your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 37. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to turn on your...
... press ENTER. 101 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. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. Help For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. •... a DVD player program has been installed on your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Using a CD or DVD" on page 37. www.gateway.com • Shut down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to turn on your...
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...information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to dispose of your part for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to ...not try to laser beams, do your "end of life" product properly. This product may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 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...
...information The product you practice other than those specified in this manual may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to dispose of your part for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to ...not try to laser beams, do your "end of life" product properly. This product may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 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...
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... trademarks of such damages. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by copyright and...
... trademarks of such damages. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. The information in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Gateway, Inc. In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to be reproduced or transmitted by copyright and...