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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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... to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to your computer with System Restore. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 In most cases of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press...
... to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to your computer with System Restore. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 In most cases of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press...
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... S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. Tips & Tricks For the location of the cable to the Video in speakers or a set of the S-Video out jack on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important Audio is available only on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook display on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide...
... S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. Tips & Tricks For the location of the cable to the Video in speakers or a set of the S-Video out jack on a television screen using the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. Important Audio is available only on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the other external video device) before starting your notebook display on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide...
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... create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. The non-Media Center computer must also have one CD burner, select the burner, then click Burn. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you select all your operating system is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint program or click Cancel to return to Power2Go. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have Windows...
... create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. The non-Media Center computer must also have one CD burner, select the burner, then click Burn. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you select all your operating system is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint program or click Cancel to return to Power2Go. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have Windows...
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... or Cancel to return to Power2Go. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your notebook for other remedies. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81 Otherwise, you that you do not use your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the...
... or Cancel to return to Power2Go. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your notebook for other remedies. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81 Otherwise, you that you do not use your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the...
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... setup, make sure that Gateway has already installed on -screen instructions. SecureEasySetup is working , contact your Internet service provider. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. Before you press the SecureEasySetup button on your access point has it and setting network security. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting...
... setup, make sure that Gateway has already installed on -screen instructions. SecureEasySetup is working , contact your Internet service provider. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. Before you press the SecureEasySetup button on your access point has it and setting network security. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting...
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... to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. If you want to the network. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that drive will be available to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows...
... to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. If you want to the network. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that drive will be available to share a drive or folder, use the following instructions. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows...
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... tasks. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
... tasks. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
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... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power...
... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see the hardware guide. If you have problems with your notebook, try to troubleshoot your problem if power...
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... a CD or DVD" in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Tips & Tricks For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music and movies" on page 17. Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on page 64. If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match...
... a CD or DVD" in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Tips & Tricks For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music and movies" on page 17. Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on page 64. If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code must match...
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... it , then restart your notebook. ■ If your modem and network jacks on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be inserted completely into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that you are using Disk Cleanup. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help and Support For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Deleting unnecessary files...
... it , then restart your notebook. ■ If your modem and network jacks on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be inserted completely into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that you are using Disk Cleanup. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help and Support For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Deleting unnecessary files...
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...; Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You can . For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to change display settings to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). DVDs recorded with the even lines. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of alternating scan lines. The Media...
...; Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You can . For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to change display settings to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). DVDs recorded with the even lines. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of alternating scan lines. The Media...
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... an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable...
... an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword dialing in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable...
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... box, then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To turn down and restart your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the...
... box, then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To turn down and restart your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the...
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... are working to a port replicator, make sure that all computers on your notebook. Most routers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the router is a number you assigned IP addresses to the Ethernet jack on the port replicator and not on the notebook. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on . Networks...
... are working to a port replicator, make sure that all computers on your notebook. Most routers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the router is a number you assigned IP addresses to the Ethernet jack on the port replicator and not on the notebook. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on . Networks...
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... using power management settings, see the hardware guide. The printer is online. Your notebook is not working correctly. Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on inserting your Control Panel is plugged into an AC power source. Printer Help and Support For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens...
... using power management settings, see the hardware guide. The printer is online. Your notebook is not working correctly. Tips & Tricks For instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Tips & Tricks For instructions on inserting your Control Panel is plugged into an AC power source. Printer Help and Support For more information, see "Recharging the battery" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens...
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... printer is online. For instructions on page 62. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. On select Gateway notebooks, you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off.
... printer is online. For instructions on page 62. ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. On select Gateway notebooks, you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are turned off.
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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...
