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... Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording...
... Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for informational purposes only. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your files ■ Playing and recording...
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...on - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon... Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when ...
...on - Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon... Speakers LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator Microphone jack Description Provide audio output when ...
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... double layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of the following logos: If your drive type... Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD...the double layer capability of blank media will result in less capacity. 24 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Note: To use this drive to create DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use this logo...
... double layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive Use your notebook to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Identifying drive types Your Gateway notebook may contain one or more of the following logos: If your drive type... Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD...the double layer capability of blank media will result in less capacity. 24 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Note: To use this drive to create DVDs. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the DVD drive You can use this logo...
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...up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 14 cable modem 8, 14 dial-up modem 13 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 DSL modem 8, 14 Ethernet 8, 14... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer...
...up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 14 cable modem 8, 14 dial-up modem 13 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 DSL modem 8, 14 Ethernet 8, 14... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer...
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 35 Learning about the Internet 36 Setting up an Internet account 37 Accessing your Internet account 37 Using the World ... notebook 58 Using an optional port replicator 59 Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 61 Adjusting the volume 62 Playing music and movies 64 Playing WAV audio files 64 Playing audio and video files 65 Playing CDs or DVDs 66 Creating audio files and music libraries 69 Creating music files 69 Building a music library 71 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 35 Learning about the Internet 36 Setting up an Internet account 37 Accessing your Internet account 37 Using the World ... notebook 58 Using an optional port replicator 59 Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 61 Adjusting the volume 62 Playing music and movies 64 Playing WAV audio files 64 Playing audio and video files 65 Playing CDs or DVDs 66 Creating audio files and music libraries 69 Creating music files 69 Building a music library 71 ii
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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... frequency wireless connections 144 Files 145 Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... frequency wireless connections 144 Files 145 Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD drives 148 Device installation 149 Diskette drive 149 Display 150 DVD drives 151 File management 152 Hard drive 153 Internet 153...
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... to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, parallel, TV out, S/PDIF (digital audio), and S-Video (digital video). You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. See the device documentation for the...by following these ports on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. CHAPTER 6: Connecting Devices www.gateway.com Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions.
... to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, parallel, TV out, S/PDIF (digital audio), and S-Video (digital video). You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. See the device documentation for the...by following these ports on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. CHAPTER 6: Connecting Devices www.gateway.com Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions.
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... & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Important Audio is available only on select Gateway notebooks. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. CHAPTER 6: Connecting Devices www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through...
... & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. Important Audio is available only on select Gateway notebooks. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Settings tab. CHAPTER 6: Connecting Devices www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a television Important The TV out feature is not transmitted through...
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... To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in your notebook. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 62 The Control Panel window opens. To adjust the overall volume level from Windows: 1 Click Start, then ... the volume of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click...
... To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in your notebook. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 62 The Control Panel window opens. To adjust the overall volume level from Windows: 1 Click Start, then ... the volume of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click...
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If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to close it. 63 For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the window. 6 Click X in the Device volume area. Adjusting the volume 4 Click Advanced in the top-right corner of the window to adjust. www.gateway.com 3 Click the Volume tab.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to close it. 63 For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the window. 6 Click X in the Device volume area. Adjusting the volume 4 Click Advanced in the top-right corner of the window to adjust. www.gateway.com 3 Click the Volume tab.
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...), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). 64 CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you want to ...play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then...
...), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). 64 CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. WAV is a simple Windows program that lets you want to ...play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then...
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.... The Open dialog box opens. 3 Click the file you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. To play a file using Windows Media Player, click Help. For more ...information about using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). 65
.... The Open dialog box opens. 3 Click the file you want to play, then click Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. To play a file using Windows Media Player, click Help. For more ...information about using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play ), then stop playing the file by clicking (stop). 65
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...Help & Support For more information about playing WAV files, see your Windows system sounds. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the file extension MP3. 69 Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you want to your listening enjoyment, including WAV, ...The Save As dialog box opens. 6 Name the recording, specify the location where you record and play WAV files. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can copy the tracks from these CDs.
...Help & Support For more information about playing WAV files, see your Windows system sounds. Type the phrases recording audio or playing audio in the file extension MP3. 69 Recording WAV audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you want to your listening enjoyment, including WAV, ...The Save As dialog box opens. 6 Name the recording, specify the location where you record and play WAV files. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can copy the tracks from these CDs.
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... Windows Media Player opens. - A progress bar appears next to each track as WMA files. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into your hard drive as it is recorded. 70 The...to open with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that contains the audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to your CD or DVD drive.... Rip Music. OR If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio.
... Windows Media Player opens. - A progress bar appears next to each track as WMA files. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into your hard drive as it is recorded. 70 The...to open with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that contains the audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to your CD or DVD drive.... Rip Music. OR If a dialog box does not open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio.
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... edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. You can add music tracks to a music file. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : ■ Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks... WMA and MP3 files that you are automatically added to your music library by sorting, and add information to your music library. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. The new track ...
... edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. You can add music tracks to a music file. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : ■ Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks... WMA and MP3 files that you are automatically added to your music library by sorting, and add information to your music library. www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. The new track ...
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... help . For more information about using this software, including additional features not available in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos If your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your notebook so that you capture and edit... full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port (optional) on how to your notebook. You can also create video from the camera as data files.
... help . For more information about using this software, including additional features not available in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos If your home video camera supports it, it can be connected to your notebook so that you capture and edit... full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 port (optional) on how to your notebook. You can also create video from the camera as data files.
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... Import. The video files appear in the Menu Caption Text box. 11 After you want to burn to select the file(s). CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click the Add Files button. The Open dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that plays while your menu appears. 10 Type the title... the video files you set up your DVD, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 12 Click the Video tab, then select the television and audio format for your menu in the Video pane. 8 Click the icon next to the Background Image box to select the image that appears behind your...
... Import. The video files appear in the Menu Caption Text box. 11 After you want to burn to select the file(s). CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click the Add Files button. The Open dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that plays while your menu appears. 10 Type the title... the video files you set up your DVD, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 12 Click the Video tab, then select the television and audio format for your menu in the Video pane. 8 Click the icon next to the Background Image box to select the image that appears behind your...
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...Player online help. www.gateway.com Advanced multimedia software features 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 as an MP3, WAV, or WMA file. ■ Audio Converter converts an audio file to watch Internet ... exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that exact image onto a disc. ■ Erase Disc erases a rewritable disc. ■ Rip Audio copies audio tracks from an audio CD to your portable music player, to listen to Internet radio, and to a different...
...Player online help. www.gateway.com Advanced multimedia software features 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 as an MP3, WAV, or WMA file. ■ Audio Converter converts an audio file to watch Internet ... exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that exact image onto a disc. ■ Erase Disc erases a rewritable disc. ■ Rip Audio copies audio tracks from an audio CD to your portable music player, to listen to Internet radio, and to a different...
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.... Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you... hard drive bay cover, make sure that all connections are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not...
.... Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you... hard drive bay cover, make sure that all connections are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not...
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... sure that the CD label is facing up . You may not be able to play these CDs on page 133. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the tray, make sure that the volume control on . ■ Clean the disc. For instructions on how to adjust the volume...the notebook. When you have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are plugged in the tray. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you place a disc on page 2. 151 www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port...
... sure that the CD label is facing up . You may not be able to play these CDs on page 133. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the tray, make sure that the volume control on . ■ Clean the disc. For instructions on how to adjust the volume...the notebook. When you have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are plugged in the tray. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you place a disc on page 2. 151 www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port...