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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 Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons
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    Platform Module (TPM 43 Computrace 43 Notebook startup and hard drive password 43 Windows XP user accounts 43 Protecting your notebook from viruses 44 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 45 Using Windows XP Security Center 48 Security updates 49 Windows Update 49 BigFix 51 Traveling securely 51
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    a video DVD 78 Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 82 Creating a data CD or DVD 82 Copying a CD or DVD 85 Advanced multimedia software features 87 Windows Media Player advanced features 87 CyberLink Power2Go advanced features 87 Chapter 8: Managing Power 89 Monitoring the battery charge
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    your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive space 135 Deleting unnecessary files 136 Checking the hard drive for errors 136 Defragmenting the hard drive 137
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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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    Contents www.gateway.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
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    CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Gateway Web site • Help and Support • BigFix • Online help 1
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    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 stands
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    gateway.com Using Support Gateway Web site The Support site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us Support Home Click Support Home, then click Notebooks. To view support documents for your notebook
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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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    2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook starts, the first screen you see
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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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    , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the
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    your tablet will understand ■ Inkball - practice and master pen input with this game of strategy ■ MicroSoft OneNote - 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
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    back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by drawing a right-to-left line on the display surface. ■ In most text input programs, you can erase text by scratching it out. Windows interprets a scratchout as a delete command. ■ To erase, draw a short, wide "Z." ■ You will find more information about
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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the tabs near the bottom of the window. Tools and Options Help ■ To set up speech options, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then
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    drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. To view the drives on your notebook: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive
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    where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette drive. If you do not see the contents of the drive, click Show the contents of this drive. 3 If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing
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    Windows XP www.gateway.com deleted from the clipboard. Help and Support For more information about copying files and folders or moving files and folders Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 14 and "Searching for files" on page 19. 2 Right-click
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    gateway.com Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to
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    may be inside yet another folder, and so on. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels (usually many more levels than a file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find
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    www.gateway.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in
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    www.gateway.com Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. 21
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Saving a document Help and Support For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving in the Search box, then click the arrow. After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to
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    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 or using your
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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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    one of several ways you can restore your system to working order. Recovery discs let you recover your device drivers and software that came pre-installed on your notebook. If you are still having problems even after you follow troubleshooting steps, you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back
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    drive. If your notebook does not have a recordable drive, see "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network" on page 28. Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. If you are recording to a DVD, make sure that it is a DVD-R or DVD+R disc
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    can burn unlimited sets of drivers and applications recovery discs from a different notebook that has a recordable drive. To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). A message asks you if
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    or DVD-R disc. To create recovery discs from recovery files stored on a network: 1 Make sure that you have blank discs ready. If the ISO filenames start with CD, you will need blank CDs. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will need blank DVDs. 2 Insert a blank disc into the recordable drive
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    opens. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions of your media burning software to complete the burning of the recovery disc(s). www.gateway.com Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." As you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to
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    , then click Application & Driver Recovery. The Application Recovery program opens. - OR - Turn on your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you want to
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    a restore point. In most cases 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
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    , 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. 2 If you can still run Windows
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    your system, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your notebook's software up to date. ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system
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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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    the Parental Control feature in McAfee SecurityCenter which came with your notebook. Help and Support For general downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the site that you requested. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that a Web page displays on your screen
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    notebook. For more information, see "Working with files and folders" on page 14. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that user
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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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    The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it. If you forget your password, you will have to return your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your notebook. You have to enter your password when you turn on your
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    Word and Excel files. These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the
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    online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. This service also filters offensive online content (including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and monitors, controls, and logs where children surf. ■ McAfee Spamkiller prevents identified spam from reaching
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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 viruses To scan for viruses: 1 Start McAfee
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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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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through
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    Custom to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your notebook and
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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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    on your notebook. 4 If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the on-screen instructions. You are finished. - OR - If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is
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    3 Turn on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer
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    the headphone jack to hear sound while playing a DVD. DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by copyright protection 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 replicator lets you
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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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    of NTSC. To modify television settings: 1 On the Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box Displays tab, click TV. The TV Properties dialog box opens. 2 Modify the settings, then click OK. Connecting a video camera to your notebook Important For more information about using the IEEE 1394 port on
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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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    volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level from Windows: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the
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    , click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the window. 6 Click X in the top-right corner of the
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    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 Programs
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    of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Video screen Play
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    single disc. DVDs can be played on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped notebook. Playing a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch DVDs. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player
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    If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Play/pause Stop Volume Mute Previous Next 4 Click (play). If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the
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    headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up. 2 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink PowerDVD, then click PowerDVD. The PowerDVD video screen and control panel open. 3 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click (play). The DVD plays. To control the DVD or adjust the volume, use the
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    have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from these CDs. Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing
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    about MP3 formats. 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that contains the audio CD. 6 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record. 7 Click Rip Music. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress bar appears
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    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 build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by
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    . 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 videos, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows Movie Maker in the
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    .gateway.com Creating and editing videos Transferring your video to your notebook To transfer your video to your notebook: 1 Connect your video camera to your notebook by following the camera manufacturer's instructions. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of video editing programs, click Windows
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    more than 10 GB of 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 after each one. When you reach the final screen, Windows Movie Maker rewinds the video tape in your camera and captures
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    or CyberLink Power2Go. Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your CD or DVD drive. 3 If a dialog box opens, click
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    . The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK. 7 Click Start Burn. Creating a music CD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a music CD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD into your CD or DVD drive
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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 in the left column, select CD in the right column, then click OK. The Select a
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    CD. 9 When a message tells you that the recording is complete, click OK to start the LabelPrint program or click Cancel to return to Power2Go. Creating a video DVD 78 You can create a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go. If your operating system is Windows XP Media Center, you can also use Media
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    .gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a video DVD using Cyberlink Power2Go: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD into your DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK. 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD
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    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 opens and Power2Go
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    about your rights, contact your legal advisor. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 81
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    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 and DVDs Creating a data CD or DVD Important Some CDs have copy protection
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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 Burning Task dialog box. 4 Click Data Disc in the left column, select your disc type in the right column, then click OK.
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    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 Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD. -ORIf you have more than one CD or DVD burner, select
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    in the left column, then click OK. The Copy Disc dialog box opens. 3 Insert the music CD, data CD, or data DVD you want to copy into your CD or DVD drive. 4 Click the arrow to open the From list, then click the drive that contains your source disc. 5 Click the arrow to open the To list, then click
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    or files to your hard drive. If you are using two drives, Power2Go copies the tracks from the source disc to the blank, recordable disc. 7 If you are using one drive, a message prompts you to insert a CD or DVD. Remove the source CD or DVD, insert a blank, writable CD or DVD, then wait for the
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    and to watch Internet TV. For more information, see the Windows Media Player online help. CyberLink Power2Go advanced features Power2Go includes the following disc utilities: ■ Burn Disc Image and Save Disc Image create an exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that exact image onto
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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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    life when on battery power. Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. To monitor the battery charge: ■ Double-click the power cord icon or battery icon Power Meter dialog box
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    the life of your notebook's battery(ies): ■ Standby - while your notebook is in Standby, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your
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    such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. The processor installed in your notebook may use Intel® SpeedStep™ technology to conserve battery power. A SpeedStep-equipped processor can change its
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    , then click Help and Support. Type the keyword alarm options in the Search box, then click the arrow. Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low. To change the alarm options: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View
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    and Standby system key. You can also select which power saving mode is activated when you close the LCD panel. To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and
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    time you turn on your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in
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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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    like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. If you are not sure what to buy, check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook with built-in wireless networking ■ A broadband Internet connection ■ An access point 98
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    point has it also. When you are ready to set up your wireless network, use the SecureEasySetup wizard on your notebook. Click the SecureEasySetup icon on your Start menu, then follow the on-screen instructions. The wizard will have you press the SecureEasySetup button on the front of your access
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    9: Wireless 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
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    settings for the network in your notebook. If your network does not appear in the Choose a wireless network list, your network is not broadcasting its SSID. This is not an error and is one way to add security to your wireless network. You will need to manually add the network to your notebook. 101
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    , each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the
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    .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. - OR If you have previously enabled remote file access and you want to share a 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, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers
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    , then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search box, then click the arrow. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click My Network Places. The My Network Places window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Entire Network. The Entire Network window opens. If you do
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    : 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Click the file. 5 Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. 7 Click
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    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 network, do one of the following: ■ Use a printer that has built
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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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    lets you send and receive faxes using your dial-up modem. When Windows was originally installed on your notebook, Fax may not have been installed. To install Fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click Add and Remove Programs. The Add or Remove
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    www.gateway.com Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Important The first time you want to appear on your fax cover page, then click Next. The Select Device for Sending or Receiving Faxes screen opens. 4 Click the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list, then click the modem
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    and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Important Some fax notebook to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on, then click Next. The Configuration Summary screen opens. 11 Click Finish. The fax console opens. 12 If the Windows
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    www.gateway.com Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Next. The Schedule screen opens. 10 Select when you want to send the fax and a priority for the fax, then click Next. The Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens. 11 Click Finish. 12 If the Windows Security Alert dialog
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    and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your want to include a logo that appears on your cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 113. 114
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    www.gateway.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 113. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax
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    and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Automatically retry notebook tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel a failed fax. To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control
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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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    CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Tips & Tricks If you are using an external monitor, you can adjust the screen settings for brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical image position using the controls on the front of your
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the screen resolution Help and Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the Search box, then click the arrow. You
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    Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items, to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced
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    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. You can change the Windows
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    , 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 from, and
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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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    mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. To change your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and
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    settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword mouse settings in the Search box, then click the arrow. To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
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    11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad setting. 7 Click OK to save changes. Adjusting tablet and pen settings Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 includes a control panel for adjusting pen, display, and button preferences such as: ■
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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. To reprogram button functions: 1 Tap or click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in
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    from all accounts on that notebook and from other notebooks on the network. To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click/Double-click the User Accounts icon. The User Accounts window opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify
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    www.gateway.com Modifying security settings Modifying security settings The Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: ■ a firewall ■ automatic Windows updates ■ third party virus protection software ■ security options in Internet Explorer To modify security settings: ■ Click
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    CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook www.gateway.com 130
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    CHAPTER 12 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Moving from Your Old Computer 131
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    strong, is not made to support extra weight. ■ When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it in a carrying case. ■ Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. ■ Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because data
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    www.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 cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall
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    Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts
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    www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you
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    and Support. Type the keyword checking for disk errors in the Search box, then click the arrow. The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does
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    Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 7 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive Help and Support For more information about defragmenting the hard drive
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    CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to defragment, for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens. 3
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    you want to schedule and follow the on-screen instructions to customize the task. Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and
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    removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by using a home network. For more information, see "Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs" on page 82 and "Wireless Networking" on page 97. Help and Support For more information about finding files in Windows
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    an Internet connection in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Internet connection in the Search box, then click the arrow. Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your new notebook, run that setup program
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    original software installation discs or diskettes. Help and Support For more information about restoring your notebook's previous settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have trouble after you
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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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    and landing. ■ Turn off all wireless devices while in the aircraft. ■ Do not check 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 or an acoustic handset coupler. ■ Take
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    working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy. ■ Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook. The startup password is set using the BIOS utility. ■ Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" on page 41. ■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery
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    passport when traveling internationally. ■ Consult your insurance company and credit card 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 need to install an additional
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    CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Telephone support 147
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    , see the hardware guide. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to
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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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    hardware 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 may be sending its display to an external monitor or
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    memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 133. Tips & Tricks For more information about using your volume control, see the poster or hardware guide. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the CD
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    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 DVD" in your hardware guide. A DVD movie will not play
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. You
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    multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on your notebook People are sending you e-mail messages, your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The external keyboard does not work ■ Make
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Media 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
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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting 156 www.gateway.com ■ Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will likely be better on a newer model TV. ■ Type of TV (interlaced or progressive
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    all programs, then restart your notebook. Memory card reader Drive letter for the memory card slot does not appear in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your notebook. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of your
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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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    cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category
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    different surface. 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
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    is unique. See the documentation that came with your network equipment for troubleshooting information. Networks (wireless) Important Note any antenna placement constraints in the access point user guide as the speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength. Signal strength is affected
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    14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com To check the signal strength of your wireless network: 1 Click Start, right-click My Network Places, then click Properties. The Network Connections window opens. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status
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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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    & Tricks For more information about using your volume control, see the poster or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. You
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    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 ■ Make sure that
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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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    7752 (Canada) Self-help Help and Support For more information about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in the Search box, then click the arrow. If you have how-to questions about using your Gateway-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources
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    APPENDIX A Safety and Legal Information • Important safety information • Notices 169
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    ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the notebook ventilation openings. ■ Some notebook are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type
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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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    7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been
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    87 creating music 76 editing track information 71 playing music 66 CD drive See DVD drive cleaning audio CD 133 case 133 CD 133 DVD 133 keyboard 133 LCD panel 133 notebook exterior 132 notebook screen 133 screen 133 clipboard 16 close button 10 closing program 10, 24 window 10, 24 color changing
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    55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22 downloading files 39 drivers updating 3 drives backing up files 138 checking for errors 136
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    69 editing track information 71 playing 65 MPEG file playing 65 multimedia adjusting volume 62 playing audio CD 66 playing DVD 66, 68 recording audio 69 using Windows Media Player 65 multiple monitors 123 music library building 71 music tracks copying 69 muting sound 62 N network troubleshooting
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    120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31 files and folders
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    tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card
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    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 box 112, 113 Windows Security Center
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