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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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.... Every time you can restore your computer with System Restore. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to a previous condition. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system to...
.... Every time you can restore your computer with System Restore. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to a previous condition. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your system to...
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... represent the screens on your notebook, see if your notebook supports FN+F4 to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the S-Video out jack on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. Tips & Tricks For the location of the cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook display on your...
... represent the screens on your notebook, see if your notebook supports FN+F4 to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the S-Video out jack on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. Tips & Tricks For the location of the cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook display on your...
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... record a video DVD. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you can also use Media Center to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Media Center can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go...
... record a video DVD. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you can also use Media Center to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Media Center can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go...
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... software (such as PowerDVD) installed. If you record copyrighted material on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Otherwise, you that you need permission from the copyright owner. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81 To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc...
... software (such as PowerDVD) installed. If you record copyrighted material on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Otherwise, you that you need permission from the copyright owner. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81 To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc...
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... information about any specific instructions you need to follow the on your Internet service provider. Be sure to find out when the line will have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to set up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal...
... information about any specific instructions you need to follow the on your Internet service provider. Be sure to find out when the line will have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to set up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal...
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... turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn them as though they were attached directly to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. After the drives and printers on each network computer are unable to connect...
... turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn them as though they were attached directly to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. After the drives and printers on each network computer are unable to connect...
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... Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions...
... Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions...
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... help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error...
... help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error...
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Your DVD drive's regional code must be restored. If you want to remove CDs and DVDs. Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on page 17. Important The television feature is available only on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. A file was deleted while holding down and restart your hardware guide for...
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Your DVD drive's regional code must be restored. If you want to remove CDs and DVDs. Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on page 17. Important The television feature is available only on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. A file was deleted while holding down and restart your hardware guide for...
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... files from the hard drive. Help and Support For more information about removing your Internet service provider (ISP) is missing", or "disk" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then click the arrow. Contact your modem and network jacks, see "Deleting...
... files from the hard drive. Help and Support For more information about removing your Internet service provider (ISP) is missing", or "disk" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see the poster or hardware guide. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then click the arrow. Contact your modem and network jacks, see "Deleting...
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... quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center saves recorded videos in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of display device you can burn a DVR-MS file to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD...
... quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center saves recorded videos in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of display device you can burn a DVR-MS file to display the picture on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD...
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... the location of your network jack, see the port replicator user guide. If your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. ■ Make sure...
... the location of your network jack, see the port replicator user guide. If your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. ■ Make sure...
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... you can turn down the modem volume. Handshaking is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. You may cause problems with your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the...
... you can turn down the modem volume. Handshaking is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. You may cause problems with your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the...
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... be disabled when connected to a port replicator, make sure that the mouse port works. A mixture of each Ethernet component. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove all computers on . For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Networks (wired) Help and Support For...
... be disabled when connected to a port replicator, make sure that the mouse port works. A mixture of each Ethernet component. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove all computers on . For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Networks (wired) Help and Support For...
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... working correctly. Your notebook is on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. The printer is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To test the outlet, plug a working on recalibrating your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting...
... working correctly. Your notebook is on . ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. The printer is not working device, such as Default Printer. 164 To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To test the outlet, plug a working on recalibrating your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting...
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... installing the printer driver. You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to adjust the volume control in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your notebook is turned up . For instructions on how to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
... installing the printer driver. You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to adjust the volume control in the Search box, then click the arrow. If your notebook is turned up . For instructions on how to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
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... 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable 37 dial-up 36, 144 DSL 37 international adapter 144 troubleshooting 157 monitor adding external 55 changing resolution 119 cleaning 133 color quality 55 controls 118 display properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 multiple 123 screen resolution 55 using screen saver 122 mouse changing settings 124 troubleshooting 160...
... 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable 37 dial-up 36, 144 DSL 37 international adapter 144 troubleshooting 157 monitor adding external 55 changing resolution 119 cleaning 133 color quality 55 controls 118 display properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 multiple 123 screen resolution 55 using screen saver 122 mouse changing settings 124 troubleshooting 160...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...