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... Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then ... bottom is attached to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important ...
... Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. See your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then ... bottom is attached to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important ...
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... you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted...
... you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted...
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Contents www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 35 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs . . . .... specific files and software 42 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 43 Recovering your system from the hard drive 46 Chapter 4: Using the Internet 49 Learning about the Internet 50 Setting up an Internet account 51...slot 58 CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Notebook startup and hard drive password 60 Windows XP user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 ...
Contents www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 35 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs . . . .... specific files and software 42 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 43 Recovering your system from the hard drive 46 Chapter 4: Using the Internet 49 Learning about the Internet 50 Setting up an Internet account 51...slot 58 CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Notebook startup and hard drive password 60 Windows XP user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 ...
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www.gateway.com Contents Faxing from programs 148 Faxing a scanned document 148 Receiving and viewing a fax 149 Canceling a fax 149 Automatically retry sending a fax 150 Automatically canceling a ... Your Notebook . . . . 171 Caring for your notebook 172 Cleaning your notebook 173 Protecting your notebook from viruses 174 Updating Windows 175 Using BigFix 175 Managing hard drive space 176 Checking hard drive space 176 Deleting unnecessary files 177 Checking the hard drive for errors 178 Defragmenting the hard drive 179 Backing up files 181 v
www.gateway.com Contents Faxing from programs 148 Faxing a scanned document 148 Receiving and viewing a fax 149 Canceling a fax 149 Automatically retry sending a fax 150 Automatically canceling a ... Your Notebook . . . . 171 Caring for your notebook 172 Cleaning your notebook 173 Protecting your notebook from viruses 174 Updating Windows 175 Using BigFix 175 Managing hard drive space 176 Checking hard drive space 176 Deleting unnecessary files 177 Checking the hard drive for errors 178 Defragmenting the hard drive 179 Backing up files 181 v
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Contents www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks 181 Moving from Your Old Computer 182 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 182 Transferring files 182 Transferring Internet settings ... tips 194 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 195 Safety guidelines 196 First steps 196 Troubleshooting 197 Audio 197 Battery 197 CD drives 197 Device installation 197 Diskette drive 198 Display 199 DVD drives 201 File management 204 Hard drive 204 Internet 205 Keyboard 207 Media Center 207 Memory 212 Memory card reader 212 Modem (cable or DSL...
Contents www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks 181 Moving from Your Old Computer 182 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 182 Transferring files 182 Transferring Internet settings ... tips 194 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 195 Safety guidelines 196 First steps 196 Troubleshooting 197 Audio 197 Battery 197 CD drives 197 Device installation 197 Diskette drive 198 Display 199 DVD drives 201 File management 204 Hard drive 204 Internet 205 Keyboard 207 Media Center 207 Memory 212 Memory card reader 212 Modem (cable or DSL...
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...hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. You may also have more about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Viewing drives...folders Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more drives such as you would reorganize and throw away information in microphone or an external microphone. ■ To modify the speech recognition ...
...hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. You may also have more about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Viewing drives...folders Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more drives such as you would reorganize and throw away information in microphone or an external microphone. ■ To modify the speech recognition ...
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Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive To see the contents of a drive after you keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. In fact, all information on the Start menu. Creating folders Help and Support For more information about creating files and folders, click Start,... and Support. Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Files are much like the folders in files. 20 ...
Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive To see the contents of a drive after you keep on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. In fact, all information on the Start menu. Creating folders Help and Support For more information about creating files and folders, click Start,... and Support. Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. Type the keyword creating files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Files are much like the folders in files. 20 ...
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Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. If you... you want to put the new folder. For 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 folder. The new folder name appears by the folder icon...
Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder, click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder. 4 Click File, New, then click Folder. If you... you want to put the new folder. For 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 folder. The new folder name appears by the folder icon...
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... file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the results window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows...
... file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the results window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows...
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... how to working condition. Recovery discs let you how to recover your system under most conditions. Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a CD or DVD, and a backup ...Troubleshooting" on your notebook. If you are still experiencing problems, you have recorded is saved on page 43 describes how to return your hard drive. Problem-solving may need to record (or burn) the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using a recovery disc that came pre-installed...
... how to working condition. Recovery discs let you how to recover your system under most conditions. Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a CD or DVD, and a backup ...Troubleshooting" on your notebook. If you are still experiencing problems, you have recorded is saved on page 43 describes how to return your hard drive. Problem-solving may need to record (or burn) the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using a recovery disc that came pre-installed...
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... discs, see "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to completely reinstall the original factory software. Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything , including the operating system, so your notebook has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system from recovery...discs, see: ■ "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network" on page 38 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 46 tells how to a network" on page 38. 35 You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you ...
... discs, see "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to completely reinstall the original factory software. Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything , including the operating system, so your notebook has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system from recovery...discs, see: ■ "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network" on page 38 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 46 tells how to a network" on page 38. 35 You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you ...
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...disc is recorded onto a disc. OR - ■ To restore your notebook. Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of x, and so on page 42. - You ...notebook and you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on page 43. - Recovering your system to recover ...
...disc is recorded onto a disc. OR - ■ To restore your notebook. Recovering your system Important If your hard drive has failed and you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of x, and so on page 42. - You ...notebook and you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on page 43. - Recovering your system to recover ...
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If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system from the hard drive" on page 46 for instructions. 45 See "Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on the screen). 5 Click Next. Recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on -screen instructions to finish the restoration.
If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system from the hard drive" on page 46 for instructions. 45 See "Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on the screen). 5 Click Next. Recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on -screen instructions to finish the restoration.
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...sure that came with your notebook and have it was when you purchased your hard drive except the restore files. OR - CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you can still run Windows, click...continuing this process. - The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it ready. 2 If you back up all files on or restart your notebook, then press F11 while your...
...sure that came with your notebook and have it was when you purchased your hard drive except the restore files. OR - CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you can still run Windows, click...continuing this process. - The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it ready. 2 If you back up all files on or restart your notebook, then press F11 while your...
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...Windows finishes its setup and installation. 8 Reconnect your notebook's software up to use this restore option. 5 Click Next. This option saves your hard drive. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. The System Restore - Recovering your system, it will appear with Backup (recommended)... moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to date. Important After you restore your system ■ Full System Restore with the same files...
...Windows finishes its setup and installation. 8 Reconnect your notebook's software up to use this restore option. 5 Click Next. This option saves your hard drive. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. The System Restore - Recovering your system, it will appear with Backup (recommended)... moves the contents of the hard drive to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of hard drive space to date. Important After you restore your system ■ Full System Restore with the same files...
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... every fifteen minutes. Data security The second step in notebook security is keeping your notebook that is available. TPM is stolen, you can upgrade your hard drive. 59 If your notebook has TPM hardware but does not include the TPM software, you can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation...
... every fifteen minutes. Data security The second step in notebook security is keeping your notebook that is available. TPM is stolen, you can upgrade your hard drive. 59 If your notebook has TPM hardware but does not include the TPM software, you can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation...
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... My Documents folder. If you forget your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Type the keyword user accounts in your password, you will have to Gateway so we can remember. Windows lets you can also limit the programs that you can reset it . These passwords are set up a user... that a user can assign a password to keep other people from using your notebook. You can install or run. 60 Use a startup and hard drive password to each person who uses your notebook. Windows XP user accounts Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start...
... My Documents folder. If you forget your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Type the keyword user accounts in your password, you will have to Gateway so we can remember. Windows lets you can also limit the programs that you can reset it . These passwords are set up a user... that a user can assign a password to keep other people from using your notebook. You can install or run. 60 Use a startup and hard drive password to each person who uses your notebook. Windows XP user accounts Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start...
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... files without noticeably sacrificing quality. The Save As dialog box opens. 6 Name the recording, specify the location where you want to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. You cannot copy tracks from a music CD to save ...the recording, then click Save. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. The recording is saved. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows...
... files without noticeably sacrificing quality. The Save As dialog box opens. 6 Name the recording, specify the location where you want to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. You cannot copy tracks from a music CD to save ...the recording, then click Save. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. The recording is saved. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows...
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.... You can organize your music library. 93 A progress bar appears next to each track as WMA files. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as it is recorded. Creating audio files and music libraries 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you are automatically added to your...
.... You can organize your music library. 93 A progress bar appears next to each track as WMA files. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as it is recorded. Creating audio files and music libraries 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you are automatically added to your...
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... the settings in the Video Capture Wizard, click Learn more clips into more than 10 GB of free hard drive space depending on your notebook, you can edit it onto your hard drive. Editing your video After your video file is captured on your settings. Some of the edits you can...settings in the wizard, or click Help, then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker. A one hour tape may require a significant amount of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. Important Video files may require more than one clip or combining two or more about the...
... the settings in the Video Capture Wizard, click Learn more clips into more than 10 GB of free hard drive space depending on your notebook, you can edit it onto your hard drive. Editing your video After your video file is captured on your settings. Some of the edits you can...settings in the wizard, or click Help, then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker. A one hour tape may require a significant amount of hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. Important Video files may require more than one clip or combining two or more about the...