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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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... System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to get your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to a previous condition. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen...
... System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to get your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to a previous condition. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen...
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... hear sound while playing a DVD. For the location of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. 56 Use the built-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Important To turn on external video by copyright protection software. The S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator...
... hear sound while playing a DVD. For the location of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. 56 Use the built-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 6 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Control Panel window opens. If your notebook. Important To turn on external video by copyright protection software. The S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator...
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.... CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you have Windows XP with Media Center can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you select all your operating system is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint...
.... CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you have Windows XP with Media Center can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you select all your operating system is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint...
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...tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. We recommend that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81 If you do not use your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. If ... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD. 15 When a message tells you need permission from the copyright owner. www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs ...
...tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. We recommend that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81 If you do not use your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. If ... Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD. 15 When a message tells you need permission from the copyright owner. www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs ...
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... network, a hacker can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to follow the on select notebook models that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow when you need to download...
... network, a hacker can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to follow the on select notebook models that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow when you need to download...
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... a drive or folder, use the following instructions. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in and compare the status lights on the front of the access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook...
... a drive or folder, use the following instructions. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in and compare the status lights on the front of the access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your notebook...
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... click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 139 The Scheduled Task Wizard...
... click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 139 The Scheduled Task Wizard...
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... outlet is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the hardware guide. CD drive troubleshooting is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is covered under "Sound" on the screen, write down the...
... outlet is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see the hardware guide. CD drive troubleshooting is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is covered under "Sound" on the screen, write down the...
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... CDs or DVDs" on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook to a stereo system to turn on select Gateway notebooks. The regional code on your DVD drive is available only on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For the location of the disc. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook's delivery address. Use the...
... CDs or DVDs" on a television Audio is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your notebook to a stereo system to turn on select Gateway notebooks. The regional code on your DVD drive is available only on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For the location of the disc. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook's delivery address. Use the...
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... the Ethernet network jack. -OR- If you are using a dial-up correctly. Internet Tips & Tricks For the location of your ISP technical support for errors" on page 136. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. You cannot connect to another drive. Press the drive into the drive bay. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution...
... the Ethernet network jack. -OR- If you are using a dial-up correctly. Internet Tips & Tricks For the location of your ISP technical support for errors" on page 136. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. You cannot connect to another drive. Press the drive into the drive bay. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution...
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... using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You can . An interlaced video display device will likely be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of the video image with your eyes. You want to change display settings to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). The non-Media...
... using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You can . An interlaced video display device will likely be played on a newer model TV. ■ Type of the video image with your eyes. You want to change display settings to a DVD with DVD recording (burning) software, such as PowerDVD). The non-Media...
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... the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. If your notebook. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make...
... the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. If your notebook. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make...
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... not pass diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. 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 the modem volume. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is in the Search...
... not pass diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. 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 the modem volume. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is in the Search...
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... lights that the router is working . For best results, all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you assign between 0 and 254. Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that indicate they are working to the Ethernet jack on the port replicator and not on . The notebook...
... lights that the router is working . For best results, all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you assign between 0 and 254. Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that indicate they are working to the Ethernet jack on the port replicator and not on . The notebook...
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... using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. The printer is on recalibrating your battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery" on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Make sure that it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Replace any damaged cables...
... using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. The printer is on recalibrating your battery(ies), see "Recharging the battery" on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Make sure that it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Replace any damaged cables...
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... Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. On select Gateway notebooks, you need to adjust the volume control in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off. If your volume control, see a "Printer...
... Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. On select Gateway notebooks, you need to adjust the volume control in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off. If your volume control, see a "Printer...
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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...