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    USER GUIDE Gateway Computer
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    1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications
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    Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 35 notebook 58 Using an optional port replicator 59 Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 61 Adjusting the volume 62 Playing music and movies 64 Playing WAV audio files 64 Playing audio and video files 65 Playing CDs or DVDs 66 Creating audio
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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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    Contents www.gateway.com Adding devices to your network 107 Adding a desktop computer to your network 107 Adding a printer to 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
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    143 Packing your notebook 144 Traveling by air 144 Dial-up modem 144 Radio frequency wireless connections 144 Files 145 Security 145 Power 145 Additional tips 146 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 147 Safety guidelines 148 First steps 148 Troubleshooting 148 Audio 148 Battery 148 CD
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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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    into AC power 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
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    click Notebook Computers 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
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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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    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 , and computer tools and notebook. For instructions
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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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    gateway.com Identifying window items Help and Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize window to fit the entire notebook display. Clicking the maximize button
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    - capture, organize, and reuse your notes 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 Start Here booklet that or click Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. Follow the on-screen instructions. 11
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your tablet PC pen to send a command to your tablet PC Input Panel. You can also use
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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Keyboard icon near the Start button to open the Tablet Input Panel (
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    XP www.gateway.com Using speech more about voice commands in the Accessibility section of the Help and Support Center. ■ Use the built-in microphone or an external microphone. on your notebook: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14
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    are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your notebook. 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
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard , the original file or folder is deleted from the clipboard. Help and Support For more information about copying files and folders or moving files and folders, click Start, then click Help
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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 1 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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    gateway.com Browsing for files and folders Help and Support For more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support To browse for a file: 1 Click Start, then click MY COMPUTER. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you
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    Support. Type the keyword searching in the Search box, then click the arrow. To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. Click All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all 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,
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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. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of
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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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    gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 147 or at support.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook discs, see "Creating drivers and applications recovery discs"
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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
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    Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." As you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. www.gateway sets of drivers and applications recovery discs from a different notebook that has a recordable drive. To copy drivers and applications
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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 ) images in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for. For example, store the files for a Gateway 7200XL in a folder named GW 7200XL Apps
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    . For more help, you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of your notebook. If 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
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    instructions for installation. You can recover specific files using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that you have created. To recover specific drivers & Driver Recovery. The Application Recovery program opens. - OR - Turn on your notebook, then insert the drivers and
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    of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to your computer with System Restore. The Welcome
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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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    before continuing this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you restore your system, it will appear with still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your notebook's software up to date. ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats
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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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    www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this notebook,
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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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    about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your notebook. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect
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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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    www.gateway.com Data security Data security The second step in notebook security is keeping your data safe and secure. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Tips & Tricks Use the TPM user guide or the program's online help to get TPM up and running. Your notebook may be Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
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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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    CHAPTER 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
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    www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep Windows XP and your notebook's system software up to date. Windows Update Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows
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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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    www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix 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 a problem, it
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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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    port replicator. on your 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
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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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    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 your
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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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    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 Click Start, All
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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
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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. -
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Help & Support For more information about playing DVDs using 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).
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    about playing WAV files, see "Playing WAV audio files" on page 64. To record a WAV audio file: 1 Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your notebook. For the location of the Microphone jack, see your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD tab. 4 Click the arrow to open the Format list, then click either mp3 or Windows Media Audio. For more information on the differences between the two types of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats.
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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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    www.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
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    space required for editing. www.gateway.com 4 Complete the screens in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next after each video Saving your video After your video file is captured on your notebook, you can edit it. Some of the edits you can make to your video include: ■ Splitting your video
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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 left column to add them to the playlist. After all the
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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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    .gateway. return to Power2Go. Creating a video DVD 78 You can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. If computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service
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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 Power2Go opens along with the Select a Burning Task dialog box. 4 Click Video/Photo Disc in the left column, select your disc type in the right column
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    the Menu Caption Text box. 11 After you set up your DVD, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 12 Click the Video tab, then select the television and audio format for your DVD. 13 Click the Burner tab. 14 If you have one DVD burner, click Burn. The Burning dialog box
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs If you have more than one DVD burner, -Media Center computer must also have 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 for other
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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 create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not 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
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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 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click
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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
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    www.gateway.com Advanced multimedia software features Advanced multimedia software features Windows Media Player and then burn that exact image onto a disc. ■ Erase Disc erases a rewritable disc. ■ Rip Audio copies audio tracks from an audio CD to your hard drive as an MP3, WAV, or WMA file
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 88
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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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    the battery, see the hardware guide. Your new Gateway notebook is designed to provide an exceptional balance of performance and portability. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life
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    cigarette lighter, use an airplane/automobile power adapter (if supported by your notebook) or power inverter. Save the battery(ies) for times when you cannot use a power adapter. ■ To find AC power outlets in airports, look for them next to support pillars, in large areas such as boarding
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    its operating speed according to the power source. Your notebook's default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced speed (which uses less power) while using battery power. You can modify the Intel SpeedStep settings by the power scheme you select. To
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    www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. - OR Set the timers, then click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK. Changing alarm options Help and Support For more information about
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    8: Managing Power www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Help and Support For more information about changing the power management settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the Search box, then click the arrow. Advanced power settings let
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    Hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and 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 completely off. The next time you turn on your
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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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    gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can use your notebook you buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11g is
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    service provider. Setting up your access point A wireless network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer SecureEasySetup wizard on your notebook. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow the on-screen instructions. The wizard will
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    Networking www.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. Naming your
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    Support Search box, then click the arrow: • connect to an available network • manually add a wireless network • connecting to wireless network. Connecting to your network After you have named your computer the security settings for the network in your notebook. If your network does not appear in the
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    Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions
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    gateway.com 2 Click the Sharing tab. Sharing resources 3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive
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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,
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    network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help and Support For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search box, then click
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    CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with
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    to the network, purchase a wireless PCI card or USB adapter for your desktop computer so it can communicate with your network wirelessly. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your notebook, you can add a printer to your wireless network. To add a printer to the
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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 Windows was originally installed on your notebook, Fax may not have been
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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
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    CHAPTER 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Important Some fax machines cannot use special identifier that you typed in Step 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 in and a printer you want
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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 fax to one or more recipients.
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    CHAPTER 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template 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. 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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    CHAPTER 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Automatically retry sending a fax Important retries and the amount of 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, you can automatically cancel a
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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 these adjustments, see your monitor guide. Adjusting the color depth and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return
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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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    CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows - OR If you want 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. The Advanced Appearance dialog
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the desktop background Help and Support For more information 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.
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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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    www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Using an extended desktop Help and Support For more information about 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
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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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    www.gateway.com Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Changing touchpad or pointing device settings Help and Support For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box, then click the
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    CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the
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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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    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 Help and Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can create and customize a
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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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    resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. ■ When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep
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    gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power to clean your notebook and other parts of your system.
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    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, and updates
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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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    -checking once a week. If you use your notebook less frequently, once a month may be adequate. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that
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    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, click Start, then
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    12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. . Backing up files Help and Support For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving files
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    www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on during scheduled tasks. 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
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by media or to another computer on your network. You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following
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    gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer 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 the on-screen instructions. Transferring your e-
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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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    your notebook as luggage. Dial-up modem ■ Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information in your notebook user guide for general wireless regulatory guidelines. ■ Wireless
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    you must return your notebook to Gateway for service. Power Files ■ Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact
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    CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral company 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
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    CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 147
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    Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power
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    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 ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ The modular drive may not
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com You see a "Disk 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 on changing the power modes, see "Changing power modes" on page 91. ■ The notebook
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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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    problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems your notebook. ■ If your notebook has been guide. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting
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    Troubleshooting www.gateway notebook People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support guide.
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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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    quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to know whether you can burn videos that were recorded with your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you can. The Media Center saves recorded
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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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    support. ■ See if the modem works with a different communications program. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting , such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. If your notebook has a v.90 modem, the
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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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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet ■ Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point.
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    14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com To and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have matching WEP keys. You are in a wireless network, but Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point. This reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider
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    secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten 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 have correctly installed required software for the PC Card
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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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    , unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you
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    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 "How do I" questions on Gateway computers. For
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    APPENDIX A Safety and Legal Information • Important safety information • Notices 169
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    No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your Gateway notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for instructions. ■ When the notebook is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the notebook. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power
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    www.gateway.com ■ Unplug the notebook from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the notebook. ■ The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. ■ The notebook was
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    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 or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the
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    37 calibrating 11, 163 camera See digital camera See digital video camera capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 CD adding tracks to your library 71 cleaning 133 copying 85 creating audio 75, 76 creating data 76, 82 creating label 87 creating
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    79 playing 56, 66, 68 troubleshooting 151 DVD drive testing 87 troubleshooting 151 E editing music track information 71 video 74 editing video 72 e-mail address 39 checking for messages 40 sending 40 transferring settings from old computer 141 using 36, 39 EmPower power adapter 91 Error-checking 136
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    gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital camera 54 digital video computer 141 troubleshooting 153, 158 using 36 watching television 87 Internet service adapter 144 troubleshooting 157
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    163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92
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    CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167
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    71 listening to Internet radio 87 playing audio CD 66 playing audio file 65 viewing video file 65 watching Internet TV 87 Windows Movie Maker capturing video to computer 73 editing video 72, 74 saving video 74 transferring video to computer 73 Video Capture Wizard 74 Windows Security Alert dialog
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