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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 5 Online help 6 ...items 10 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 Using Tablet PC extensions 12 Working with files and folders 15 Viewing drives 15 Creating folders 16 Copying and moving files and folders 17 Deleting files and folders 18 Browsing for files and ... files and software 32 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 34 Recovering your system from the hard drive 35 i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 5 Online help 6 ...items 10 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 Using Tablet PC extensions 12 Working with files and folders 15 Viewing drives 15 Creating folders 16 Copying and moving files and folders 17 Deleting files and folders 18 Browsing for files and ... files and software 32 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 34 Recovering your system from the hard drive 35 i
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 37 Learning about the Internet 38 Setting up an Internet account 39 Accessing your Internet account 39 Using the World ... your notebook 43 Hardware security 44 Kensington lock slot 44 CompuTrace 44 Data security 45 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 45 Computrace 45 Notebook startup and hard drive password 45 Windows XP user accounts 45 Protecting your notebook from viruses 46 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 47 Using Windows XP Security Center 49 Security updates...
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 37 Learning about the Internet 38 Setting up an Internet account 39 Accessing your Internet account 39 Using the World ... your notebook 43 Hardware security 44 Kensington lock slot 44 CompuTrace 44 Data security 45 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 45 Computrace 45 Notebook startup and hard drive password 45 Windows XP user accounts 45 Protecting your notebook from viruses 46 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 47 Using Windows XP Security Center 49 Security updates...
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Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the ... modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive space 111 Checking hard drive space 111 Deleting unnecessary files 112 Checking the hard drive for errors 112 Defragmenting the hard drive 113 Backing up files 114 Scheduling maintenance tasks 115 Moving from your old computer 115 Using the...
Contents www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 100 Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the ... modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive space 111 Checking hard drive space 111 Deleting unnecessary files 112 Checking the hard drive for errors 112 Defragmenting the hard drive 113 Backing up files 114 Scheduling maintenance tasks 115 Moving from your old computer 115 Using the...
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...throw away information in a file cabinet. If you do not see the files and folders on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive To see the contents of this drive. 15 You may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Working with files and folders You can store these files ...
...throw away information in a file cabinet. If you do not see the files and folders on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive To see the contents of this drive. 15 You may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Working with files and folders You can store these files ...
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... page 25. 16 The new folder is your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Creating folders Help and Support For more information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing... (C:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. In fact, all information on your hard drive. Files are much like the folders in the Search box, then click the arrow.
... page 25. 16 The new folder is your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Creating folders Help and Support For more information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing... (C:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. In fact, all information on your hard drive. Files are much like the folders in the Search box, then click the arrow.
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CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you typed. 20 Type the keyword searching in the results window. To find files and folders using this utility can also combine search criteria to ...
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you typed. 20 Type the keyword searching in the results window. To find files and folders using this utility can also combine search criteria to ...
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...Microsoft System Restore" on page 34 describes how to a network" on page 30 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 28 tells you have recorded is saved on a hidden area of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring ...your hard drive. Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you need to working condition. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you may also involve re-installing some or all of your system). Gateway provides everything you create. For...
...Microsoft System Restore" on page 34 describes how to a network" on page 30 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 28 tells you have recorded is saved on a hidden area of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring ...your hard drive. Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you need to working condition. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you may also involve re-installing some or all of your system). Gateway provides everything you create. For...
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...software to complete the burning of the recovery disc(s). You can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on -screen instructions of your system from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your ... a permanent marker to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help , you remove each disc from a set of the recovery files. 5 Double...
...software to complete the burning of the recovery disc(s). You can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on -screen instructions of your system from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your ... a permanent marker to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help , you remove each disc from a set of the recovery files. 5 Double...
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...not solve your system 5 Click Next. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you want to finish the restoration. www.gateway.com Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The System Recovery program starts. 35 The Confirm Restore Point ... the System Recovery program starts. - OR Turn on or restart your notebook, then press F11 while your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery,...
...not solve your system 5 Click Next. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you want to finish the restoration. www.gateway.com Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The System Recovery program starts. 35 The Confirm Restore Point ... the System Recovery program starts. - OR Turn on or restart your notebook, then press F11 while your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery,...
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... option deletes all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. You still need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to bring your hard drive except the restore files. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. You... need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to use this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you...
... option deletes all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. You still need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to bring your hard drive except the restore files. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. You... need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to use this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you...
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... account owner can upgrade your notebook when the software is a component of your notebook that you use a password you will have to Gateway so we can assign a password to remotely delete personal information from using your password, you can remember. These passwords are set up user... to take full advantage of hardware data encryption and password access. When you can access files in your hard drive. If your notebook. Notebook startup and hard drive password Tips & Tricks Make sure that is very secure, and you set up a My Documents folder for each person who ...
... account owner can upgrade your notebook when the software is a component of your notebook that you use a password you will have to Gateway so we can assign a password to remotely delete personal information from using your password, you can remember. These passwords are set up user... to take full advantage of hardware data encryption and password access. When you can access files in your hard drive. If your notebook. Notebook startup and hard drive password Tips & Tricks Make sure that is very secure, and you set up a My Documents folder for each person who ...
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www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Important Some music CDs have copy protection ... can copy the tracks from these CDs. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. OR - The Windows Media Player opens. 3 Click Tools, Options, then click the Rip ...Music tab. 4 Click the arrow to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of files, click Learn more information on the differences between the two types of...
www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Important Some music CDs have copy protection ... can copy the tracks from these CDs. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. OR - The Windows Media Player opens. 3 Click Tools, Options, then click the Rip ...Music tab. 4 Click the arrow to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of files, click Learn more information on the differences between the two types of...
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... again. Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble listening to your hard drive as it is recorded. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : ... to your music library by sorting, and add information to a music file. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are automatically added to record. 7 Click Rip Music. You can add music tracks to ...
... again. Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble listening to your hard drive as it is recorded. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : ... to your music library by sorting, and add information to a music file. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are automatically added to record. 7 Click Rip Music. You can add music tracks to ...
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...; Adding narration ■ Adding music ■ Adding titles and credits For information about editing your settings. www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your hard drive. When you can make to your video include: ■ Splitting your video into more than 10 GB of... in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one clip ■ Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of free hard drive space depending on your notebook, you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in Windows Movie Maker. For ...
...; Adding narration ■ Adding music ■ Adding titles and credits For information about editing your settings. www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your hard drive. When you can make to your video include: ■ Splitting your video into more than 10 GB of... in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each one clip ■ Trimming unwanted material from the beginning or end of free hard drive space depending on your notebook, you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in Windows Movie Maker. For ...
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Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your hard drive. ■ Click Save to CD to burn window opens. 66 CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Saving your video After you finish editing your video, you can save your movie to a recordable CD. ■ Click Send in e-mail to send ... uncertain about your rights, contact your television. Under Movie Tasks: ■ Click Save to My Computer to save your movie to your CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 4 Click the Burn tab.
Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your hard drive. ■ Click Save to CD to burn window opens. 66 CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Saving your video After you finish editing your video, you can save your movie to a recordable CD. ■ Click Send in e-mail to send ... uncertain about your rights, contact your television. Under Movie Tasks: ■ Click Save to My Computer to save your movie to your CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 4 Click the Burn tab.
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www.gateway.com Advanced multimedia software features 6 Click Copy. Advanced multimedia software features Windows Media Player advanced features You can use Windows Media Player to transfer WMA and MP3 files to your hard drive. CyberLink Power2Go advanced features Power2Go includes the following disc utilities: ■ Burn Disc... Image and Save Disc Image create an exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that the recording is complete, click OK. Remove the source CD or DVD, insert a blank, writable CD or ...
www.gateway.com Advanced multimedia software features 6 Click Copy. Advanced multimedia software features Windows Media Player advanced features You can use Windows Media Player to transfer WMA and MP3 files to your hard drive. CyberLink Power2Go advanced features Power2Go includes the following disc utilities: ■ Burn Disc... Image and Save Disc Image create an exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that the recording is complete, click OK. Remove the source CD or DVD, insert a blank, writable CD or ...
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...your broadband connection works. 2 Set up your access point and network security. 3 Set up a secure wireless connection. 81 This means that Gateway has already installed on your network. SecureEasySetup is working , contact your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio ... a program that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your network. The wizard will be SecureEasySetup™ ready. To test the connection, log onto the...
...your broadband connection works. 2 Set up your access point and network security. 3 Set up a secure wireless connection. 81 This means that Gateway has already installed on your network. SecureEasySetup is working , contact your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio ... a program that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your network. The wizard will be SecureEasySetup™ ready. To test the connection, log onto the...
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... to share, then click Sharing and Security. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on each computer. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared...
... to share, then click Sharing and Security. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on each computer. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared...
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CHAPTER 10 Maintaining Your Notebook • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Moving from your old computer 109
CHAPTER 10 Maintaining Your Notebook • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Moving from your old computer 109
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www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you want to manage your hard drive. Drive space information appears. 111 Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you can use to check for available file space, then click Properties.
www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you want to manage your hard drive. Drive space information appears. 111 Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you can use to check for available file space, then click Properties.