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    USER GUIDE Gateway Computer
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    27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
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    Platform Module (TPM 43 Computrace 43 Notebook startup and hard drive password 43 Windows XP user accounts 43 Protecting your notebook from viruses 44 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 45 Using Windows XP Security Center 48 Security updates 49 Windows Update 49 BigFix 51 Traveling securely 51
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    www.gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing videos 72 Transferring your video to your notebook 73 Editing your video 74 Saving your video 74 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 75 Creating a music CD 75 Creating a video DVD 78 Creating and
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    .gateway.com 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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    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 Keyboard 154 Media Center 155 Memory 157 Memory card reader 157 Modem (cable
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    .com Printer 164 Sound 165 Status indicators 165 Touchpad or optional pointing device 166 Video 166 Telephone support 167 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 167 Telephone numbers 167 Self-help 168 Tutoring 168 Training 168 Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information 169 Index 173 vi
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    CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Gateway Web site • Help and Support • BigFix • Online help 1
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    balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind
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    to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks. Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports. Downloads Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial
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    Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start
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    www.gateway.com Help and Support To view a list of your search results, click the results header for the type of results you want to view. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search Results list. Getting help in Media Center If your notebook has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can
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    CHAPTER 1: Getting Help BigFix Online help www.gateway.com Your notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects
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    CHAPTER 2 Using Windows XP • About the Windows desktop • Identifying window items • Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 7
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    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
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    www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Using the Start menu Help and Support For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can start programs, open files, customize
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    XP www.gateway.com Identifying window items Help and Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on
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    on notebook computers, desktop computers, or tablet PCs. The What's New in Windows XP link in the Help and Support Center and the Windows XP patterns. Recalibrate if you write with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to left-handed writer. To open the calibration program:
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your on the display surface. ■ In most text input programs, you can erase text by scratching it out. Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command. ■ To erase, draw a short, wide "Z." ■ You will find
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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the tabs near the bottom of the window. Tools and Options Help ■ To set up speech options, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then
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    Windows XP www.gateway.com Support. Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A notebook almost always has more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive
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    . In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette
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    Windows XP www.gateway.com deleted from the clipboard. Help and Support For more information about copying files and folders or moving files and folders Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 14 and "Searching for files" on page 19. 2 Right-click
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    gateway.com Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to
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    files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder
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    www.gateway.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular 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 can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in
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    www.gateway.com Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. 21
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Saving a document Help and Support For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving in the Search box, then click the arrow. After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to
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    more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printing in the Search box, then click the arrow. To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about installing
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    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. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then click the arrow. The following table shows a few shortcuts
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    CHAPTER 3 Recovering Your System • System recovery options • Drivers and applications recovery • Recovering your system 25
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    your system from the hard drive" on page 33 tells how to completely reinstall the original factory software. Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You
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    a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. To record a set of drivers and applications recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have blank discs ready. Depending on the type of recordable drive your notebook has, you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All
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    files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you can burn unlimited sets of drivers and applications recovery discs from a different notebook that has a recordable drive. To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start
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    www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to. 3 Click OK. The program prepares the recovery files, then copies them to the location you specified. 4 When you see the message "The
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    you have problems with your notebook and you need to recover your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs, roll back your system to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, or reinstall everything from the notebook's hard drive
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    , then click Application & Driver Recovery. The Application Recovery program opens. - OR - Turn on your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you want to
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    Microsoft System Restore Before using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system to a previous condition. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on), Microsoft
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    does not solve your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 33 for instructions. Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that came with your notebook and have it ready
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    files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your notebook's software up to date. ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your
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    CHAPTER 4 Using the Internet • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail 35
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    www.gateway.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your notebook to
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    to the Internet. To minimize the cost for dial-up Internet users, we suggest that you only connect to the Internet during your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the
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    in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the site
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    www.gateway.com Using e-mail Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from viruses" on page 133. Help and Support For general information about downloading files, click
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    your notebook from viruses" on page 133. Help and Support For general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword e-mail in the Search box, then click the arrow. To check your e-mail using Outlook Express: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider
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    CHAPTER 5 Protecting your notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 41
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    Complete's online help to get the program up and running. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at www.gateway.com/business to purchase the service. If someone steals your notebook, you may be able to get it back by using tracking software. Your
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    access your files. These passwords are set in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Windows XP user accounts Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and
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    your notebook www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that a user can install or run. Protecting your notebook from viruses Help and Support For more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type
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    .com Data security Your new Gateway notebook may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: ■ McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect your notebook from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and
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    CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com Starting McAfee SecurityCenter To start McAfee SecurityCenter: ■ Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee Security Center. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. Scanning for and removing
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    www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. Data security 4 Click the location you want to scan, then select your scan options. 5 Click Scan. To remove a virus: 1 If McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and
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    5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Security Center helps
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    to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates
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    CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates. The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. 50
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    . To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Traveling securely Tips & Tricks For more tips about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page 143. Use the following tips when traveling with your notebook. ■ Charge your battery before you leave. Security
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    CHAPTER 6 Connecting Devices • Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Connecting a video camera to your notebook • Using an optional port replicator 53
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    the device documentation and installation instructions. Tips & Tricks For the location of these ports on your notebook, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of these ports on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Help and Support For more information about
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    3 Turn on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer
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    TV out, see the poster or hardware guide. The S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard S-Video cable. To view your notebook display on a television (for notebooks that do not support the F4 key to control the
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    , then click Apply. To view your notebook display on a television (for notebooks that support the F4 key to control the television feature): 1 With your notebook off, connect one end of a standard S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the
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    port on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Your notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a video camera. To connect your video camera to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to
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    Port replicators are available only for select Gateway notebooks. Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all
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    CHAPTER 7 Using Multimedia • Adjusting the volume • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features 61
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase adjusting volume in the Search box, then click the arrow. Shortcut Click the speaker icon in the System Tray.
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    www.gateway.com 3 Click the Volume tab. Adjusting the volume 4 Click Advanced in the Device volume area. 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
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play WAV files. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1
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    www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media
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    be able to play these CDs on your notebook. Important To watch a DVD you must have a DVD drive in your notebook. If you do not have a DVD drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Help & Support For more information about playing CDs or DVDs
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    www.gateway.com Playing music and movies 3 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. - OR If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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    PowerDVD: 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play). The DVD
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    software. You cannot copy tracks from these CDs. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music
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    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 record. 7 Click Rip Music. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress bar appears next to each track
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    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. If you are having trouble listening to, or working with, a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. Use Windows Media Player to
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    can be connected to your notebook so that you can download video from the camera as data files. You can also create video from a Web cam attached to your notebook. For instructions on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Editing videos Help & Support For more information about editing
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    .gateway.com Creating and editing videos Transferring your video to your notebook To transfer your video to your notebook: 1 Connect your video camera to your notebook by following the camera manufacturer's instructions. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of video editing programs, click Windows
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    onto your hard drive. For information about the settings in the Video Capture Wizard, click Learn more about video settings in the wizard, or click Help, then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker. Editing your video Saving your video After your video file is captured on your notebook, you can
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click Edit Playlist. The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 Click songs in the CD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a music CD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 76
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click Power2Go. Power2Go opens along with the Select a Burning Task dialog box. 4 Click Music Disc
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    Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you video DVD 78 You can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. If your operating system is Windows XP Media Center, you can also use Media Center to record a video have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a video DVD using Cyberlink Power2Go: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD into your DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink
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    www.gateway.com 5 Click the Add Files button. The Open dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that contains the video files you want to burn to the DVD. Click to select the file(s). Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files. 7 Click Import. The video files appear in the Video pane
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    Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that you do not use your notebook To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. www.gateway.com 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to finish be able to listen to these CDs on your notebook. To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take
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    www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click Power2Go. Power2Go opens along with the Select a
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you select all your files, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have one CD or DVD burner, click Burn. The
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    www.gateway.com Copying a CD or DVD Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs To copy a disc: 1 CD, data CD, or data DVD you want to copy into your CD or DVD drive. 4 Click the arrow to open the From list, then click the drive that contains your source disc. 5 Click the arrow to open the To list, then
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 6 Click Copy. The Burning dialog box opens. If you are using one drive, Power2Go copies the tracks or files to your hard drive. If you are using two drives, Power2Go copies the tracks from the source disc to the blank, recordable disc. 7 If you are using
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    watch Internet TV. For more information, see the Windows Media Player online help. CyberLink Power2Go advanced features Power2Go includes the following disc utilities: ■ Burn Disc Image and Save Disc Image create an exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that exact image onto a disc
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    CHAPTER 8 Managing Power • Monitoring the battery charge • Recharging the battery • Extending battery life • Changing notebook power settings 89
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    page 94. Tips & Tricks For more information about the battery charge status indicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about recalibrating the battery, see the hardware guide. Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance
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    the life of your notebook's battery(ies): ■ Standby - while your notebook is in Standby, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your
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    such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can change
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    , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box, then click the arrow. Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low. To change the alarm options: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in
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    gateway.com Changing advanced settings Help and Support For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance
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    Support. Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box, then click the arrow. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook and in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. To use manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start,
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    CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com 96
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    CHAPTER 9 Wireless Networking • Wireless networking • Setting up your wireless network • Testing your network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Connecting to hotspots • Adding a desktop computer to your network • Adding devices to your network 97
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    stores, and coffee shops. For the notebook user on the go, wireless networking just makes make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g is the fastest method for wireless communications Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook
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    Internet service provider. to your hard drive to download viruses or notebook may be SecureEasySetup™ ready. SecureEasySetup is a program that Gateway has already installed on select notebook models notebook. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow the on-screen instructions
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    gateway.com Setting up your notebook Important Each computer on your network needs a unique Computer Name. All the computers on your network need the same Workgroup Name. You may have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on your notebook your initial Windows setup,
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    .gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Help and Support For more information about connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type one of the following keywords in the Help and Support Search box, then click the arrow: • connect to an available network • manually
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    , each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the
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    permissions to read and write to the shared drive or folder, click to select the Allow network users to change my files check box. 4 Click OK. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share
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    CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers
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    about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search box, then click the arrow. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click My Network Places. The My Network Places window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Entire Network. The Entire
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    gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains driver and installation instructions
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    www.gateway.com Connecting to hotspots Connecting to hotspots Caution Because hotspots typically do not enable any security measures, the data that you are sending and receiving may be vulnerable. Any of the files on your notebook that are marked for sharing may be accessible to other users on
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    CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com 108
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    CHAPTER 10 Sending and Receiving Faxes • Installing and configuring Fax • Sending a simple fax • Setting up your cover page template • Faxing from programs • Faxing a scanned document • Receiving and viewing a fax • Canceling a fax • Automatically retry sending a fax • Automatically canceling a fax
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    gateway.com Installing Fax Important This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services -up modem. When Windows was originally installed on your notebook, Fax may not
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    www.gateway.com Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard, you may need to provide information in the Location Information and the Phone and Modem Options dialog boxes. Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user
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    Faxes www.gateway.com Important Some number. 8 Click Next. 9 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes, type the receiving fax identifier information, then 7. The Routing Options screen opens. 10 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes
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    www.gateway.com Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page for the fax, then click Next. The Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens. 11 Click Finish. 12 If the Windows Security Alert dialog box opens (see page 112), click Unblock. 113
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    and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your want to include a logo that appears on your cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 113. 114
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    www.gateway.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 113. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax
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    Faxes www.gateway.com Automatically 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, time between retries. 6 Click OK. Automatically canceling a fax If your notebook tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine
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    CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your notebook • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings • Adjusting tablet and pen settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Modifying security settings 117
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    notebook www.gateway see your monitor guide. Adjusting the color Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support with optimum quality. Windows lets you choose from have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the screen resolution Help and Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box, then click the arrow. You
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    Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced
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    about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing desktop background in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows provides several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have
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    a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose
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    using an extended desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword multiple monitors in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can use an external monitor to make your desktop larger to accommodate additional windows. To turn on extended desktop: 1 Right-click any empty space
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    Your notebook www.gateway.com Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings. Changing mouse settings Help and Support For more
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    mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View
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    11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks You may have received your notebook with the EZ then modify the setting. 7 Click OK to save changes. Adjusting tablet and pen settings Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 includes a control panel for adjusting pen, display, and button preferences
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting tablet and pen settings Programming the buttons Most of the tablet control buttons on your tablet PC can be reprogrammed with new functions.
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    from all accounts on that notebook and from other notebooks on the network. To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click/Double-click the User Accounts icon. The User Accounts window opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify
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    www.gateway.com Modifying security settings Modifying security settings The Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer To modify security settings: ■ Click
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    CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com 130
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    CHAPTER 12 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Moving from Your Old Computer 131
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    strong, is not made to support extra weight. ■ When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it in a carrying case. ■ Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. ■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because data
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    wall outlets. Cleaning the exterior Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the battery(ies) before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your system. Do not use household abrasive or
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    Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts
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    www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you
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    the arrow. The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you use your notebook several hours every day, you probably want to
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    Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 7 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive Help and Support For more information about defragmenting the hard drive
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to defragment, for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens. 3
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    you want to schedule and follow the on-screen instructions to customize the task. Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by using a home network. For more information, see "Creating and
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    an Internet connection in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box, then click the arrow. Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your new notebook, run that setup program
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    click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can use System Restore to restore your notebook's previous settings. See your peripheral device's user guide for installation
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    CHAPTER 13 Traveling with Your Notebook • Packing your notebook • Traveling by air • Dial-up modem • Radio frequency wireless connections • Files • Security • Power • Additional tips 143
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    Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook ■ Remove all peripheral devices and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling. ■ Pack your notebook Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand- your notebook user guide for
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    notebook to Gateway for service. Power Files ■ Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook notebook. The startup password is set using the BIOS utility. ■ Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" on page 41. ■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery
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    CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. ■ Take your recovery discs (see "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 26) in case you need
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    CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 147
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    about preventing damage from static electricity, see the hardware guide. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Device installation Help and Support For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword IRQs in the Search box, then click the arrow. You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC
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    corrected, try using the diskette again. For instructions on running Error checking, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 136. You see guide. The display is blank ■ Adjust the brightness using the system keys. ■ Make sure the notebook is not in standby or hibernate mode. For instructions
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    and turned on. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 133. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on page 2. 151
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Playing music and movies" on page 64. Important The television feature is available only on select Gateway notebooks. Tips & Tricks For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Inserting a CD or
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    on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 136. Tips & Tricks For more information about removing your hard drive, see the hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be
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    service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on your notebook
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    Center To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com. Important Cable connections must be made correctly for optimal video quality. A poor cable connection can lower video quality. Tips & Tricks For
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will likely be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the Search box,
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    ■ The ISP may be having technical difficulties. Contact your ISP for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 153. Your 56K modem does not connect
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    www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. Troubleshooting ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with another device, make sure that
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    Networks (wired) Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. You cannot connect to your network ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator
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    gateway.com Troubleshooting reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and a network. Caution If your notebook was a member of a troubleshooting information. Networks (wireless) Important Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user guide
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    Troubleshooting www.gateway.com To check the signal strength of your wireless network: 1 Click Start, right-click My Network Places, then click Properties. The Network Connections window point. This reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a password. You must return your notebook for repair. Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems ■ Make sure that you
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see the poster or hardware guide. Your notebook is not working on AC power ■ Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your notebook is
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer
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    it dry. ■ Adjust the touchpad settings. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing touchpad or pointing device settings" on page 125. Video Important The television feature is available only on select Gateway notebooks. The projector or external monitor is not working
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    www.gateway.com Telephone support Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your notebook • Your notebook was dropped • The case
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    , additional product information and online documentation for Gateway-supplied hardware can be found in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. Tutoring Answers by GatewaySM is a fee-based telephone service that provides answers to all of your
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    APPENDIX A Safety and Legal Information • Important safety information • Notices 169
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    or larger telecommunications line cord. Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ■ When the notebook
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    the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■ The notebook performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. 171
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    7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been
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    9 documents 21 DVD label 87 folders 15 music CD 76 music files 69 system recovery discs 27 video DVD 78, 79 WMA files 69 customer service sales 168 customizing 117 cutting files and folders 16, 24 text and graphics 24 CyberLink PowerDVD 68 D default printer 164 defragmenting hard drive 137 173
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    55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22 downloading files 39 drivers updating 3 drives backing up files 138 checking for errors 136
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    155 Media Player 65 memory troubleshooting 157 menu bar 10 messages checking e-mail 40 sending e-mail 40 Microsoft Fax 109 Internet Explorer 36 Outlook 36 Outlook Express 36 Windows Media Player 65 Windows Movie Maker 72 Wordpad 21 MIDI file 65 minimize button 10 model number 145 modem cable
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    renaming files and folders 24 resolution changing 119 restoring device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 S safety caring for notebook 132 general precautions 170 guidelines for troubleshooting 148 saving documents 22 video 74 scanner installing 54, 142 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 139
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    telephone support 167 touchpad 166 video 166 Web site connection speed 154 Trusted Platform Module 43 tutoring fee-based 168 U un-sharing drives 103 folders 103 updating device drivers 3 McAfee SecurityCenter 47 Windows 134 USB port 54 user accounts adding in Windows XP 128 switching in Windows XP
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    129 Windows Update 49, 129, 134 Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 160 wireless Ethernet using while traveling 144 WMA file creating 69 editing track information 71 playing 65 Wordpad 21 World Wide Web (WWW) 37 downloading files 39 writing 12 Z Zip drive 138 178 www.gateway
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