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    USER GUIDE Gateway Computer
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    recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 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
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    Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Using the Internet 35 Learning about the Internet 36 Setting up an Internet account 37 Accessing your Internet account 37 Using the World
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    www.gateway.com Contents Editing track information 71 Creating and editing videos 72 Editing features 87 Chapter 8: Managing Power 89 Monitoring the battery charge 90 Recharging the battery 90 Extending battery life 90 Conserving battery power 90 Using alternate power sources 91 Changing
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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 your network 107 Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes 109 Installing and configuring Fax 110 Installing Fax 110
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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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    life experience. This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged 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
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    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. By
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    CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com 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
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    www.gateway.com Help and Support To view a list of your search results, click the results header Media Center Edition, you can access online help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. To access Media Center help: 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the
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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 for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Click the Start delete them from your notebook. For instructions on how to use the Recycle
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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 after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks
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    computing features: ■ Tablet and Pen Settings - set properties for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - use its writing pad, soft keyboard computers, desktop computers, or tablet PCs. The What's New in Windows XP link in the Help and Support instructions. 11
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your . When you use these gestures, you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace
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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 (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand, soft keyboard, or voice into a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and
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    keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more about voice commands in the Accessibility section of the Help and Support Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14
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    gateway.com Working with files and folders To see the files and folders on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. Creating folders Help and Support then click My Computer on the Start
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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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    www.gateway.com Working with documents Opening a document Help and Support For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword opening files in the Search box, then click the arrow. To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need
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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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    CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.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's software (also called
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    www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use drivers and applications recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of drivers and applications recovery disc sets. Before you continue,
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    Your System Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "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.com 7 Click OK. The program prepares the recovery files, then
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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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    your notebook. 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
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    your system, you need to follow the software's own 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 and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then
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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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    point you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the restoration. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 33 for
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    drive except the restore files. Make sure that you back up all personal data files before continuing this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you restore your system, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory
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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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    CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet 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
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    Internet service provider can provide instructions on service, your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection. Accessing your Internet account Help and Support For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support
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    Support. Type the keyword connecting to Web site in the Search box, then click the arrow. After you set up an account with an Internet service the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers
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    Support. Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer . 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that
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    for your e-mail program. www.gateway.com To send e-mail using Outlook or Outlook Express: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click Start, then 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
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    CHAPTER 5 Protecting your notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 41
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    '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 notebook may
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    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 can upgrade Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support
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    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 virus definition update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased
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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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    click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then click the arrow. If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly
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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 on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector to your monitor (VGA) port. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. Simultaneous display lets you control
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    Important The TV out feature is available only on select Gateway notebooks. Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are software. Tips & Tricks To see if your notebook supports FN+F4 to control TV out, see the poster or hardware guide. The S-Video out jack on your notebook or port
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    www.gateway.com 9 Click the Displays tab. Viewing the display on a it is not already enabled, 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
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    CHAPTER 6: Connecting Devices www.gateway.com Modifying television settings Important If you port on your notebook, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of the IEEE 1394 port on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Your notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
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    port replicator Using an optional port replicator Important Port replicators are available only for select Gateway notebooks. Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you information about using a port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 59
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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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    www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. the Windows volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level from
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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
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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
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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,
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    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, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrases playing CDs or playing DVDs in the Search box, then click the arrow
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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 CyberLink PowerDVD, click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD Help. Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD To
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    gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files You can create several types of audio files for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Help & Support , see your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players,
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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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    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 videos, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows Movie Maker in the Search box
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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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    hard drive space for storage with additional space required for editing. www.gateway.com 4 Complete the screens in the Video Capture Wizard, clicking Next to one of the following places. Under Movie Tasks: ■ Click Save to My Computer to save your movie to your hard drive. ■ Click Save to CD to
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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
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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
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you select all your files, click . Media Center 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 Pack (SP
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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
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia 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
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs If you have more than one has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-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
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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 burning the DVD. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. Creating and copying data CDs
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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 advanced features You can use Windows Media Player to transfer WMA and MP3
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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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    (if supported by your notebook) or power inverter. Save the battery(ies) for 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
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    Power www.gateway.com Changing Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the 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
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    For more information about changing the alarm options, 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
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    CHAPTER 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
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    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) option in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Press and hold SHIFT, then
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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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    9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless 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 compatible
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    be activated. Also ask your ISP about any specific instructions you need to follow when you set up service provider. Setting up your access point A wireless network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer is a program that Gateway has already installed on
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    name on your network. 6 Click OK to close the Computer Name Changes dialog box. Turning the wireless radio on After you have completed your initial Windows setup, turn on the wireless radio. Press FN + F2 on the keyboard to turn on the optional wireless Ethernet radio, or Fn + F6 to turn on
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    one of the following keywords in the Help and 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 and workgroup and turned on your wireless radio
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    .gateway. 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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    gateway routed through a VPN connection for maximum security. A hotspot is a high wireless networking. ■ Connect your printer to your networked desktop computer, then share the printer. For information about sharing printers, instructions that came with your access point. ■ Use a wireless print
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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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    Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax www.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 exist that let you send or
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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 characters such as hyphens. We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone and fax numbers. 7 Type
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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 Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals. You can set up Fax so
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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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    Your notebook www.gateway.com Adjusting monitor. For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the
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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 - 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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    CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you cannot be damaged with image burn-in. Help and Support For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box,
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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
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting tablet and pen settings Programming the buttons the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings To adjust writing pad, writing tools, and speech settings: 1 Tap or click the Keyboard icon . 2 Tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. 3 Tap or click
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    gateway.com Adding and modifying user accounts Help and Support For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support Accounts icon. The User Accounts window opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify a user account. To switch user accounts
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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 ■
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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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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Caring for your notebook Tips & Tricks If your notebook has two batteries: To partially discharge the main battery, remove the secondary battery after it is partially discharged. To extend the life of your notebook: ■ Be careful not to bump
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    .gateway. remove the battery(ies) before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your to clean dust from the inside of your notebook. Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow,
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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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    gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Help and Support For more information about keeping the hard drive space free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window
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    .gateway.com 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 Disk Defragmenter program is running, do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart
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    Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 . 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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    on-screen instructions to customize the task. Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders,
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    www.gateway.com Transferring files You can manually and Support For more information about finding files in Windows XP in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. computer on your network. You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file's extension (the part
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    gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer your old computer to your new one. Help and Support For more Support. Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box, then click the arrow. Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet service the on-screen instructions. Transferring your e-
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    Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble games. Spend some time going through your old computer's Start and Programs menus, making note of installation discs and installation guides. Your original discs and guides should contain any serial
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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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    with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Packing your notebook in overhead bins and car trunks. Traveling by air ■ Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. ■ Have and Legal Information in your notebook user guide for general wireless regulatory guidelines. ■
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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. " on page 41. ■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. ■ Take a
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    CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable your notebook is lost or damaged. ■ Take your recovery discs (see "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 26) in case you need to install an additional
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    CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 147
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    , then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have problems with your notebook
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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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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com You see a "Disk is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page 119. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your keyboard, see the poster or hardware guide
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    gateway.com Troubleshooting "Identifying drive types" in your hardware guide. ■ Try a different disc. Occasionally control is turned up. For instructions on how to adjust the memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Gateway
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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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    drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard 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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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The external keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in
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    Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com. for computer video display. ■ Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. Gateway
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    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 ■ decoder software (such as PowerDVD). The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or
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    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 telephone services such as
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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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    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 required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut
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    Troubleshooting www.gateway Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting connected to a port replicator. You cannot see the other computers on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet
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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 equipment for troubleshooting information. Networks (wireless) Important Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user guide as the
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    14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have matching WEP keys. You are in a wireless network, but and your access point. This reestablishes communication between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your
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    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. For more
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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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    gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Touchpad or optional pointing device Touchpad or optional is not responding when you click or tap on the touchpad ■ Turn on the touchpad. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing touchpad or pointing device settings" on page
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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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    . ■ 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 more information, go to www.gateway.com/answers. Training Gateway provides the following
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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 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
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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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    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 carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However
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    power 90 monitoring charge 90 recharging 90 battery alarm options 93 BigFix 6, 51 starting capturing video to computer 73 cards troubleshooting memory card 157 troubleshooting PC Card 163 27 video DVD 78, 79 WMA files 69 customer service sales 168 customizing 117 cutting files and folders 16
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    119 properties 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
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    to 37 disconnecting from 37 setting up account 37 transferring settings from old computer 141 IRQ conflicts 149 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington cable lock 145 keyboard cleaning 133 icon 13, 127 troubleshooting 154 keyboard shortcuts 24 L LCD panel changing resolution 119 cleaning 133
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    battery life 90 Hibernate mode 91, 95 international adapter 145 management 89, 90 schemes 92 SpeedStep settings 92 Standby mode 91 troubleshooting 164 printer default 164 installing 54, 142 sharing 104 troubleshooting 164 printing documents 23 files across network 106 problems folders 24 keyboard 24
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    www.gateway.com Index startup password 145 status indicators battery charge 90 toggle on or off 165 troubleshooting 165 Sticky Notes 11 Support using 3 S-Video (TV) out jack 56, 57 T Tablet and Pen Settings 11, 126 Tablet PC Input Panel 11, 13 taskbar 8 technical support automated troubleshooting
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    74 saving video 74 transferring video to computer 73 Video Capture Wizard 74 Windows Security Alert dialog box 112, 113 Windows Security Center icon 8 using 44, 129 Windows Update 49, 129, 134 Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 160 wireless Ethernet using while traveling 144
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