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... program's button on the menu that are running. Double-click this example, depending on page 17. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information, ...see is the Windows desktop. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar ...
... program's button on the menu that are running. Double-click this example, depending on page 17. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information, ...see is the Windows desktop. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar ...
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... press graphic CTRL + V. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help and Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To... The file or folder is not stored in Windows and almost all programs that you want to ...The file or folder is permanently folder deleted. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. folder, or running program 24 Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Rename a file or folder Click...
... press graphic CTRL + V. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help and Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To... The file or folder is not stored in Windows and almost all programs that you want to ...The file or folder is permanently folder deleted. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. folder, or running program 24 Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Rename a file or folder Click...
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... of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to an earlier time, then click Next. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can ...restore your system to get your system running again. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my ...
... of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to an earlier time, then click Next. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can ...restore your system to get your system running again. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my ...
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... your system from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you want to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. The System Recovery program starts. 33 OR Turn on ...instructions to finish the restoration. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. If completing Microsoft System Restore does...
... your system from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that you want to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. The System Recovery program starts. 33 OR Turn on ...instructions to finish the restoration. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook is starting. 3 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. If completing Microsoft System Restore does...
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...but that you can reset it . These passwords are set up user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account. Windows lets you can remember but does not include the TPM software, you set up and running. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Tips & Tricks Use the TPM user guide ...keep other people from your data safe and secure. Your notebook may include Computrace® Complete. Use a startup and hard drive password to Gateway so we can use a password you set in notebook security is very secure, and you turn on your notebook or access your password, you...
...but that you can reset it . These passwords are set up user accounts, Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account. Windows lets you can remember but does not include the TPM software, you set up and running. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Tips & Tricks Use the TPM user guide ...keep other people from your data safe and secure. Your notebook may include Computrace® Complete. Use a startup and hard drive password to Gateway so we can use a password you set in notebook security is very secure, and you turn on your notebook or access your password, you...
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...and Support For more information about protecting your notebook against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to a file on a certain date. Type the keyword...undetected for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on page 129. Viruses can install or run. A virus is configured to provide you can also limit the programs that might have received a...update service. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection. 44
...and Support For more information about protecting your notebook against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to a file on a certain date. Type the keyword...undetected for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on page 129. Viruses can install or run. A virus is configured to provide you can also limit the programs that might have received a...update service. CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection. 44
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... though they were attached directly to share, then click Sharing and Security. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access point documentation ■... drives and printers on the network. 102 To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your access point is set up, log onto your ... computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers...
... though they were attached directly to share, then click Sharing and Security. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access point documentation ■... drives and printers on the network. 102 To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your access point is set up, log onto your ... computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers...
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...Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. 4 Click OK, then click Yes. Windows lets you use the 32-bit True Color setting at all times. For more information about these adjustments..., see your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to 32-bit True Color, if.... Color depth is the number of colors your monitor. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are two of the most...
...Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. 4 Click OK, then click Yes. Windows lets you use the 32-bit True Color setting at all times. For more information about these adjustments..., see your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to 32-bit True Color, if.... Color depth is the number of colors your monitor. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are two of the most...
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... folder is installed in one account, it . ■ Files created in one account are not accessible from all accounts on that were running for the previous user continue to use. Remember that user to have full access to your notebook. Caution If you want that limited accounts...network. User account tips ■ If you click Log Off, any programs that account limited. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Adding and modifying user accounts Help and Support For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click ...
... folder is installed in one account, it . ■ Files created in one account are not accessible from all accounts on that were running for the previous user continue to use. Remember that user to have full access to your notebook. Caution If you want that limited accounts...network. User account tips ■ If you click Log Off, any programs that account limited. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens. CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Adding and modifying user accounts Help and Support For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click ...
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...problem, click on that helps you can be controlled through the Windows Security Center. To learn more about Windows Update in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Update scans your notebook up-to-date. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for your notebook for ... the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook. Type the keyword Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more...
...problem, click on that helps you can be controlled through the Windows Security Center. To learn more about Windows Update in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Update scans your notebook up-to-date. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for your notebook for ... the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook. Type the keyword Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more...
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...136 To use them. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to delete files from, for errors: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 4 Make sure that you probably want to run Error-checking once a week. The Properties ... month may be adequate. Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Help and Support For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in the Search box, then click the...
...136 To use them. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to delete files from, for errors: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 4 Make sure that you probably want to run Error-checking once a week. The Properties ... month may be adequate. Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Help and Support For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in the Search box, then click the...
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...found by following the on the drive so each file is normal. When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them back together. While the Disk Defragmenter program is running, do not use your notebook to a network, log off before starting Disk Defragmenter. Network communication... F1. This process slows the hard drive performance. Type the keyword defragmenting in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. www.gateway.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive.
...found by following the on the drive so each file is normal. When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them back together. While the Disk Defragmenter program is running, do not use your notebook to a network, log off before starting Disk Defragmenter. Network communication... F1. This process slows the hard drive performance. Type the keyword defragmenting in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. www.gateway.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive.
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... customize the task. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. The Scheduled Task ...running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. You can move your data files and personal settings, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway...
... customize the task. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. The Scheduled Task ...running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. You can move your data files and personal settings, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway...
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...shortcuts You can often export all of their software, and install it asks to set up a new account or an existing one . www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to your new one , choose to set up an existing account. ■ If your current ISP .... You can export and import your Internet account from Your Old Computer To find files using your new notebook, run that setup program. The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to transfer your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. The New Connection wizard opens...
...shortcuts You can often export all of their software, and install it asks to set up a new account or an existing one . www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to your new one , choose to set up an existing account. ■ If your current ISP .... You can export and import your Internet account from Your Old Computer To find files using your new notebook, run that setup program. The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to transfer your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. The New Connection wizard opens...
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... click Help and Support. You may cause problems with no modem information is in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, ... Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols.
... click Help and Support. You may cause problems with no modem information is in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, ... Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols.