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www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 69 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 73 Creating a data CD or DVD 73 Copying a CD or DVD 76 ... 95 Receiving and viewing a fax 95 Canceling a fax 95 Automatically retry sending a fax 96 Automatically canceling a fax 96 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the...
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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 mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
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 mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device ...
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... - To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. For each search, you entered in the Search box located at... Windows and to search for the type of your search results, click the results header for and access these topics. To view a list of your Gateway notebook.
... - To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. For each search, you entered in the Search box located at... Windows and to search for the type of your search results, click the results header for and access these topics. To view a list of your Gateway notebook.
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Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on the right. ... files, help for Windows and other tasks. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on the right. ... files, help for Windows and other tasks. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... use its former size. make a quick note with your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard, and... voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Using Windows XP...
... use its former size. make a quick note with your notes on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Window item Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard, and... voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Using Windows XP...
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...result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by scratching it to your tapping patterns. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen-for example, because someone else has used your... tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use-recalibrate it out. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use your tablet PC, you can also use gestures to control the insertion point in...
...result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by scratching it to your tapping patterns. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen-for example, because someone else has used your... tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use-recalibrate it out. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use your tablet PC, you can also use gestures to control the insertion point in...
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The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. ■ Store the pen in cases where the pointer and pen point are available. Tools and ... Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Keyboard icon near the bottom of alignment. Press it and tap (button-tap) to avoid prolonged pressure on a mouse. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the pen tip. ■...
The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. ■ Store the pen in cases where the pointer and pen point are available. Tools and ... Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Keyboard icon near the bottom of alignment. Press it and tap (button-tap) to avoid prolonged pressure on a mouse. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same function as the right button on the pen tip. ■...
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...to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your system from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help , you have created. 32 You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 32. - As you ...When the disc is complete, remove that did not come pre-installed on your system, you cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on -screen instructions of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for the first disc. Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the on page 35...
...to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your system from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help , you have created. 32 You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 32. - As you ...When the disc is complete, remove that did not come pre-installed on your system, you cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on -screen instructions of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for the first disc. Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the on page 35...
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To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a ...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). 34 The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to get your system running again. The Welcome to System...
To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a ...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). 34 The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to get your system running again. The Welcome to System...
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... while your system from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you want to finish the restoration. OR Turn on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes.... The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. See "Recovering your notebook is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. The System Recovery program starts. ...
... while your system from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you want to finish the restoration. OR Turn on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes.... The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. See "Recovering your notebook is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. The System Recovery program starts. ...
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Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. Link Web page Linked Web page Connecting to a Web site Tips & Tricks To ... to your Internet account, you may need to start your notebook. After you requested. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your screen depends on the complexity of your notebook, and displays the page on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your connection will determine how fast Web...
Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. Link Web page Linked Web page Connecting to a Web site Tips & Tricks To ... to your Internet account, you may need to start your notebook. After you requested. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your screen depends on the complexity of your notebook, and displays the page on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your connection will determine how fast Web...
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... to your notebook from a computer on the Internet to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on -screen instructions for an account with files and folders" on page 15. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that it . www....gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook. For more information, see "Working with an ISP. Click a link on a Web page to navigate ...
... to your notebook from a computer on the Internet to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on -screen instructions for an account with files and folders" on page 15. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that it . www....gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook. For more information, see "Working with an ISP. Click a link on a Web page to navigate ...
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To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to scan, then select your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your scan options. 5 Click Scan. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to scan, then select your notebook and rescan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee SecurityCenter. 2 Click virusscan. www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 4 Click the location you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your scan options. 5 Click Scan. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for the virus. 48
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... your subscription, an alert appears on your subscription and continue updating McAfee SecurityCenter. Click Renew my subscription to extend your screen. Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click... in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter...
... your subscription, an alert appears on your subscription and continue updating McAfee SecurityCenter. Click Renew my subscription to extend your screen. Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click... in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. www.gateway.com Data security Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you are connected to the Internet. 2 Start McAfee SecurityCenter...
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... drive and would like to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to play a file using Windows Media Player ... a CD player or your notebook's CD drive. Important To watch a DVD you want to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. A standard Compact Disc (CD) holds an entire album of digital songs, and can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped...
... drive and would like to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, then click Open. A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to play a file using Windows Media Player ... a CD player or your notebook's CD drive. Important To watch a DVD you want to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. A standard Compact Disc (CD) holds an entire album of digital songs, and can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped...
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www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in PowerDVD. 59 The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then...
www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using CyberLink PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in PowerDVD. 59 The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then...
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...a significant amount of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens in Windows Movie Maker. 65 Some of the edits you can edit it onto your hard drive....video settings in the wizard, or click Help, then click Help Topics in your notebook, you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in Windows Movie Maker. When you can make to your video include... If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device. www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your settings.
...a significant amount of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. 4 Complete the screens in Windows Movie Maker. 65 Some of the edits you can edit it onto your hard drive....video settings in the wizard, or click Help, then click Help Topics in your notebook, you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in Windows Movie Maker. When you can make to your video include... If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device. www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos Windows Movie Maker recognizes your settings.
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To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your notebook. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to these CDs on your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action...
To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your notebook. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to these CDs on your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action...
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... your Start menu, then follow when you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. If you do not have you set up a secure wireless network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in ... SecureEasySetup™ ready. Also ask your ISP about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your current setup. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure...
... your Start menu, then follow when you press the SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. If you do not have you set up a secure wireless network. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in ... SecureEasySetup™ ready. Also ask your ISP about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your current setup. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure...
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... to read and write to the shared drive or folder, click to select the Allow network users to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - To let other users have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to change my files check box. 4 Click OK. Un-sharing drives..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this printer. 5 Click OK. 85
... to read and write to the shared drive or folder, click to select the Allow network users to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions. - To let other users have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to change my files check box. 4 Click OK. Un-sharing drives..., click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com Sharing resources 3 If this printer. 5 Click OK. 85