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Index www.gateway.com library 93 cleaning 174 copying 111 creating audio 98, 100 creating data 100, 108 creating label 113 creating music 100 editing track information 94 playing music 87 CD drive See DVD drive cleaning audio CD 174 case 173 CD 174 DVD 174 keyboard 174 LCD panel 174 notebook exterior 173 notebook screen 174 screen 174 clipboard 22 close button 14 closing program 14, 32 window 14, 32 color changing depth 154 changing number of 154 changing scheme 157 Computrace 58, 59 connecting external monitor 74 printer 72 projector 74 scanner 72 television 76 to hotspots 139 to Internet 52 to Web site 53 video camera 80 connections digital video camera 72, 95 Firewire 72, 95 i.Link 72, 95 IEEE 1394 72, 95 monitor (VGA) 74 parallel 72 projector 74 serial 72 S-Video out 76, 78 television 76 USB 72 VGA 74 video camera 95 copying data CD 111 data DVD 111 files across network 138 files and folders 22, 32 music CD 111 text and graphics 32 copyright notice 236 creating CD label 113 desktop icons 12 desktop shortcuts 12 documents 29 DVD label 113 folders 20 music CD 100 music files 91 system recovery discs 35 video DVD 102, 103 WMA files 91 customer service sales 231 customizing 153 cutting files and folders 22, 32 text and graphics 32 CyberLink PowerDVD 89 D default printer 225 defragmenting hard drive 179 deleting files and folders 11, 23, 24, 32, 177 desktop adding icons 12 240

Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Help	11
Thank you for purchasing our notebook!	12
Gateway Web site	13
Using Support	13
Support Home	14
Product Support	14
Downloads	14
Customer Service	14
Upgrade Center	14
Resources	14
Contact Us	15
Help and Support	15
Searching for a topic	16
Getting help in Media Center	16
BigFix	17
Online help	18
Using WindowsXP	19
About the Windows desktop	20
Using the Start menu	21
Adding icons to the desktop	22
Identifying window items	23
Using Windows XP TabletPC 2005	24
Using Tablet PC extensions	25
Calibration	25
Gestures	25
Pen button	26
Tips	27
Tablet Input Panel (TIP)	27
Using speech recognition	29
Working with files and folders	29
Viewing drives	29
Creating folders	30
Copying and moving files and folders	32
Deleting files and folders	33
Browsing for files and folders	34
Searching for files	36
Using the Windows Search utility	36
Using advanced search options	38
Working with documents	38
Creating a new document	39
Saving a document	40
Opening a document	40
Printing a document	41
Shortcuts	42
Recovering Your System	43
System recovery options	44
Drivers and applications recovery	45
Creating drivers and applications recovery discs	45
Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network	48
Creating discs from recovery files on a network	50
Recovering your system	51
Recovering specific files and software	52
Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore	53
Recovering your system from the hard drive	56
Using the Internet	59
Learning about the Internet	60
Setting up an Internet account	61
Accessing your Internet account	62
Using the WorldWideWeb	62
Connecting to a Website	63
Downloading files	64
Using e-mail	65
Sending e-mail	65
Checking your e-mail	66
Protecting your notebook	67
Hardware security	68
Kensington lock slot	68
CompuTrace	68
Data security	69
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	69
Computrace	69
Notebook startup and hard drive password	70
Windows XP user accounts	70
Protecting your notebook from viruses	71
Using McAfee SecurityCenter	73
Starting McAfee SecurityCenter	74
Scanning for and removing viruses	74
Updating your virus definitions	75
Using Windows XP Security Center	76
Modifying security settings	76
Security updates	77
Windows Update	77
Windows XP Security Center	78
BigFix	79
Traveling securely	80
Connecting Devices	81
Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device	82
Installing a USB printer or scanner	82
Installing a parallel port printer	82
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor	84
Viewing the display on a television	86
Modifying television settings	89
Connecting a video camera to your notebook	90
Using an optional port replicator	90
Using Multimedia	91
Adjusting the volume	92
Playing music and movies	95
Playing WAV audio files	95
Playing audio and video files	96
Playing CDs or DVDs	97
Playing a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player	97
Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD	99
Creating audio files and music libraries	100
Creating music files	100
Recording WAV audio files	100
Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player	101
Building a music library	103
Editing track information	104
Creating and editing videos	105
Editing videos	105
Transferring your video to your notebook	105
Editing your video	107
Saving your video	108
Creating music CDs and video DVDs	108
Creating a music CD	108
Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player	108
Creating a music CD using CyberLink Power2Go	110
Creating a video DVD	112
Creating a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go	113
Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs	118
Creating a data CD or DVD	118
Copying a CD or DVD	121
Advanced multimedia software features	123
Windows Media Player advanced features	123
CyberLink Power2Go advanced features	123
Managing Power	125
Monitoring the battery charge	126
Recharging the battery	126
Extending battery life	127
Conserving battery power	127
Using alternate power sources	128
Changing power modes	128
Using power saving modes	129
Changing notebook power settings	129
Changing the power scheme	130
Changing alarm options	132
Changing advanced settings	133
Activating and using Hibernate mode	134
Wireless Networking	137
Wireless networking	138
Buying wireless equipment	139
Setting up your wireless network	139
Making sure your broadband connection works	140
Setting up your access point	140
SecureEasySetup	140
Setting up your notebook	141
Naming your computers and workgroup	141
Turning the wireless radio on	142
Connecting to your network	142
Testing your network	143
Sharing resources	144
Sharing drives and printers	144
Sharing drives or folders	144
Un-sharing drives and folders	146
Sharing printers	146
Using the network	146
Viewing shared drives and folders	147
Mapping a network drive	147
Opening files across the network	148
Copying files across the network	148
Printing files across the network	149
Connecting to hotspots	149
Adding devices to your network	150
Adding a desktop computer to your network	150
Adding a printer to your network	150
Sending and Receiving Faxes	151
Installing and configuring Fax	152
Installing Fax	152
Configuring Fax	152
Sending a simple fax	155
Setting up your cover page template	157
Faxing from programs	158
Faxing a scanned document	158
Receiving and viewing a fax	159
Canceling a fax	159
Automatically retry sending a fax	160
Automatically canceling a fax	161
Customizing Your notebook	163
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings	164
Adjusting the color depth	164
Adjusting the screen resolution	166
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop	167
Changing the desktop background	168
Selecting a screen saver	170
Using an extended desktop	171
Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings	172
Changing mouse settings	172
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings	174
Adjusting tablet and pen settings	176
Programming the buttons	176
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings	177
Adding and modifying user accounts	178
User account tips	178
Modifying security settings	179
Maintaining Your Notebook	181
Caring for your notebook	182
Cleaning your notebook	183
Cleaning the exterior	183
Cleaning the keyboard	184
Cleaning the notebook screen	184
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	184
Protecting your notebook from viruses	184
Updating Windows	185
Using BigFix	185
Managing hard drive space	186
Checking hard drive space	186
Deleting unnecessary files	187
Checking the hard drive for errors	188
Defragmenting the hard drive	189
Backing up files	191
Scheduling maintenance tasks	191
Moving from Your Old Computer	192
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard	192
Transferring files	192
Finding your files	193
Transferring Internet settings	194
Setting up your ISP	195
Transferring your e-mail and address book	195
Transferring your Internet shortcuts	196
Installing your old printer or scanner	196
Installing your old programs	197
Traveling with Your Notebook	199
Packing your notebook	200
Traveling by air	200
Dial-up modem	201
Radio frequency wireless connections	202
Files	202
Security	203
Power	204
Additional tips	204
Troubleshooting	205
Safety guidelines	206
First steps	206
Troubleshooting	207
Audio	207
Battery	207
CD drives	207
Device installation	207
Diskette drive	208
Display	209
DVD drives	211
File management	214
Hard drive	214
Internet	215
Keyboard	217
Media Center	217
Memory	222
Memory card reader	222
Modem (cable or DSL)	222
Modem (dial-up)	222
Mouse	227
Networks (wired)	227
Networks (wireless)	229
Passwords	232
PCCards	233
Pen (tablet PC)	233
Pointing device	233
Power	234
Printer	234
Sound	237
Status indicators	237
Touchpad or optional pointing device	237
Video	238
Telephone support	239
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	239
Telephone numbers	240
Automated troubleshooting system	240
Telephone numbers	240
Self-help	241
Tutoring	241
Training	242
Safety and Legal Information	243
Important safety information	244
Setting up your system	244
Care during use	245
Replacement parts and accessories	246
Notices	246
All Rights Reserved	246
Trademark Acknowledgments	247
Macrovision statement	247
A	249
B	249
C	249
D	250
E	251
F	251
G	252
H	252
I	252
K	253
L	253
M	253
N	254
O	254
P	254
R	255
S	256
T	256
U	258
V	258
W	258
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www.gateway.com

library

cleaning

174

copying

111

creating audio

100

creating data

100

108

creating label

113

creating music

100

editing track information

playing music

CD drive

See

DVD drive

cleaning

audio CD

174

case

173

174

DVD

174

keyboard

174

LCD panel

174

notebook exterior

173

notebook screen

174

screen

174

clipboard

close button

closing

program

window

color

changing depth

154

changing number of

154

changing scheme

157

Computrace

connecting

external monitor

printer

projector

scanner

television

to hotspots

139

to Internet

to Web site

video camera

connections

digital video camera

Firewire

i.Link

IEEE 1394

monitor (VGA)

parallel

projector

serial

S-Video out

television

USB

VGA

video camera

copying

data CD

111

data DVD

111

files across network

138

files and folders

music CD

111

text and graphics

236

creating

CD label

113

desktop icons

desktop shortcuts

documents

DVD label

113

folders

music CD

100

music files

system recovery discs

video DVD

102

103

WMA files

customer service

sales

231

customizing

153

cutting

files and folders

text and graphics

CyberLink PowerDVD

default printer

225

defragmenting hard drive

179

deleting files and folders

177

desktop

adding icons