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    USERGUIDE ®
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    Contents Chapter 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 5 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9
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    60 Creating music files 60 Building a music library 62 Editing track information 63 Creating and editing videos 64 Editing videos 64 Transferring your video to your notebook 64 Editing your video 65 Saving your video 66 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 66 Creating a music CD 66 ii
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    www.gateway.com Contents Creating a video DVD 81 Setting up your access point 81 Setting up your notebook 82 Testing your network 83 Sharing resources 84 Sharing drives 88 Adding devices to your network 88 Adding a desktop computer to your network 88 Adding a printer to your network 88
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    Contents www.gateway.com and modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive 114 Scheduling maintenance tasks 115 Moving from your old computer 115 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 115 Transferring
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    CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Gateway Web site • Help and Support • BigFix • Online help 1
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    into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. Gateway
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    Computers to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks. Documents Click Documents to access user guides and specifications for Gateway products. Drivers & Downloads Click Drivers & Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades
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    Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start
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    Edition Guide. To access Media Center help: 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. BigFix 2 Click the Help icon in the tool bar. Your notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems
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    CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Online help www.gateway.com Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can
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    CHAPTER 2 Using Windows XP • About the Windows desktop • Identifying window items • Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 7
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    gateway.com About the Windows desktop Help and Support For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box, then click the arrow. After your notebook and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Click the
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    www.gateway.com About the Windows desktop Desktop elements Description The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your notebook. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting
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    www.gateway.com Adding icons to the desktop Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type 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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    Panel (TIP) - use its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice recognition for entering data ■ Windows® 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
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    www.gateway. Tap or click Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. Follow the on-screen instructions. Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your tablet PC pen get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and
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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Pen button The pen button serves the same electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 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
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    gateway.com TIP tips ■ Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. ■ To adjust writing pad and keyboard commands in the Accessibility section of the Help and Support Center. ■ Use the built-in microphone or an
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    gateway drives Help and Support For more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword a memory card reader. 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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    www.gateway.com Creating folders Help and Support For more information about creating files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. your notebook. In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on
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    www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders Important or folder, 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 and
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    gateway.com Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple
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    gateway.com Working with files and folders Browsing for files and folders Help and Support For more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support a file: 1 Click Start, then click MY COMPUTER. The My Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or
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    www.gateway.com 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 of
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    www.gateway.com Searching for files 3 Click Search. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet a new document To create a new document: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin
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    www.gateway.com Working with documents 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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    XP www.gateway.com Opening a document Help and Support For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type 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
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    www.gateway.com Shortcuts 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 that you can use in
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com 26
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    CHAPTER 3 Recovering Your System • System recovery options • Drivers and applications recovery • Recovering your system 27
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    3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by following the information in your Reference Guide or at support.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering
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    a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. To record a set of drivers and applications recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have blank discs ready. Depending on the type of recordable drive your notebook has, you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start
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    Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." As you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. www.gateway sets of drivers and applications recovery discs from a different notebook that has a recordable drive. To copy drivers and applications
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    www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application ) images in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for. For example, store the files for a Gateway 7200XL in a folder named GW 7200XL Apps
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    . For more help, you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of your notebook. If you have problems with your notebook and you need to recover your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs, roll back your
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    www.gateway.com Recovering your system To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, 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
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    condition. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of
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    does not solve your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 35 for instructions. Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that came with your notebook and have it ready
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    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. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your notebook's software up to date. ■ Full
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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 37
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    www.gateway.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your notebook to
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    www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this notebook,
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    in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the site
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    files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword downloading files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your notebook. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your
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    your notebook from viruses" on page 46. 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 43
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    lock slot, see your reference guide. CompuTrace Tips & Tricks Use Computrace 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
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    www.gateway.com Data security Data security The second step in notebook security is keeping your data safe and secure. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Tips & Tricks Use the TPM user guide or the program's online help to get TPM up and running. Your notebook may be Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
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    may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your notebook. ■ Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing
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    scams. Using McAfee SecurityCenter You received your notebook with McAfee VirusScan, McAfee Personal Firewall, and McAfee Spamkiller turned on and McAfee Privacy Service turned off. To turn on the Privacy Service, as well as keep the other services turned on, you must connect to the Internet
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    . www.gateway.com 3 Click Scan My Computer for Viruses. 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 leave
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    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: ■ A firewall ■ Automatic Windows updates ■ Third party virus protection software
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    to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates
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    www.gateway.com Security updates 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. 51
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    . To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Traveling securely Tips & Tricks For more tips about traveling with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. Use the following tips when traveling with your notebook. ■ Charge your battery before you leave
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    CHAPTER 6 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 53
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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. controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your notebook. To adjust the overall volume level from Windows: 1 Click
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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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    most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. Rewind Play Fast Forward Record Stop 2 Click File, then click Open. The Open
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    Player. Windows Media Player opens. Video screen Play Stop Video file information 2 Click File, notebook. Important To watch a DVD you must have a DVD drive in your notebook. If you do not have a DVD drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.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. Shortcut Insert a CD or DVD Ö Windows Media Player opens
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    www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD Help & Support For more information about playing 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
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    WMA files. Help & Support For more information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrases Microphone jack. For the location of the Microphone jack, see your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment
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    www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Important Some music CDs 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
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, 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
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    www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you can edit the
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    can be connected to your notebook so that you can download video from the camera as data files. You can also create video from a Web cam attached to your notebook. For instructions on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Editing videos Help & Support For more information about editing
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    , or click Help, then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker. Editing your video After your video file is captured on your notebook, you can edit it. Some of the edits you can make to your video include: ■ Splitting your video into more than one clip or combining two or more clips into one clip
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    gateway.com Saving your video After you finish editing your video, you can save it to one of the following places. Under Movie Tasks: ■ Click Save to My Computer Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 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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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click Power2Go. Power2Go opens along with the Select a Burning Task dialog box. 4 Click Music Disc
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 7 After you select all your files, click . The Center to record a video DVD. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a video DVD using Cyberlink Power2Go: 1 Insert . Power2Go opens along with the Select a Burning Task dialog box. 4 Click Video/Photo Disc in the left column, select your disc type in the right column
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    www.gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 5 Click the Add Files button. The Open dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that contains the video files you want to burn to the DVD. Click to select the file(s). Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files. 7 Click Import. The video
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 14 If you have one DVD burner, click Burn. 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 Update. We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other
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    www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on-screen cannot create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able to listen to these CDs on your notebook. To create a data CD or DVD: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD or DVD into your CD
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 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
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    www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 7 After you select all your files, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have one
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia Copying a CD or DVD www.gateway.com To copy a disc: 1 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, then click Power2Go. Power2Go opens along with the Select a Burning Task dialog box. 2
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    www.gateway.com Advanced multimedia software features 6 Click Copy. The Burning dialog box opens. If you are using one drive, Power2Go copies the tracks or files to
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    CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 78
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    CHAPTER 7 Wireless Networking • Wireless networking • Setting up your wireless network • Testing your network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Connecting to hotspots • Adding devices to your network 79
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    gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can use your notebook the notebook user on the go, wireless networking just makes life easier. sure it has: • IEEE 802.11g support. 802.11g is the fastest method for
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    Set up your notebook. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out when the line will be activated. Also ask your ISP about any specific instructions you need to
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    Networking www.gateway.com Setting up your notebook Important Each computer on your network needs a unique Computer Name. All the computers on your network need the same Workgroup Name. You may have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on your notebook. Naming your
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    gateway modify the security settings for the network in your notebook. If your network does not appear in the manually add the network to your notebook. Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto your notebook notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn
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    www.gateway.com 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 included
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    gateway.com 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 folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that
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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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    www.gateway.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across 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 your
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    to the network, purchase a wireless PCI card or USB adapter for your desktop computer so it can communicate with your network wirelessly. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your notebook, you can add a printer to your wireless network. To add a printer to the
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    CHAPTER 8 Sending and Receiving Faxes • Installing and configuring Fax • Sending a simple fax • Setting up your cover page template • Faxing from programs • Faxing a scanned document • Receiving and viewing a fax • Canceling a fax • Automatically retry sending a fax • Automatically canceling a fax
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    gateway.com Installing Fax Important This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services Windows was originally installed on your notebook, Fax may not have been
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    .com Installing and configuring Fax To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next. The Sender Information screen
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    8: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com 8 Click Next. 9 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes, type the receiving you typed in Step 7. The Routing Options screen opens. 10 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer
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    www.gateway.com Sending a simple fax 5 If you want to send your fax to more than one recipient, click Add and type the name and fax number
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    send your fax. To set up your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor. The Cover Page-Fax Cover Page Editor Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 92. 94
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    Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a simple fax" on page 92. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. When the
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    CHAPTER 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Automatically retry sending a fax Important retries and the amount of time between retries. 6 Click OK. Automatically canceling a fax If your notebook tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel a
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    CHAPTER 9 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 97
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    Notebook www.gateway adjustments, see your monitor guide. Adjusting the color depth and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support ," especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting
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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 9: Customizing Your Notebook www.gateway.com Changing the colors on your Windows - OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme, see the following procedure. To create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 1 Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the desktop background Help and Support For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing desktop background in the Search box, then click the arrow.
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    a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can
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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 9: Customizing Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the
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    www.gateway.com Adjusting tablet and pen settings Programming the buttons 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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    CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Notebook www.gateway.com Adding and modifying user accounts Help and Support For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can create and customize a user
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    CHAPTER 10 Maintaining Your Notebook • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Moving from your old computer 109
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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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    CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.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. Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box, then click the arrow.
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    gateway.com Managing hard drive space To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer 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 keyboard
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    10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. . Backing up files Help and Support For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving files
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    www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on during scheduled tasks. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support
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    Notebook www.gateway.com Transferring files You can manually and Support For more information about finding files in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type 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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    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. If it asks to set
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    about installing printers and scanners, see Using Drives and Accessories in your Reference Guide. 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
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    No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the
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    CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com 120
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    19 buttons programming 107 C cable modem 39 calibrating 12 capturing video to computer 64 CD adding tracks to your library 62 copying 76 creating Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 22 opening 24 printing 24 saving 23 downloading files 41 drivers updating
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    cutting 17, 25 deleting 9, 18, 25, 112 downloading 41 finding 19, 20 moving 17 opening 9 opening 19, 20, 116 Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 64 fixing problems 110 folders copying 17, 25 creating computer 117 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 13, 107 keyboard shortcuts 25 L LCD
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    99 restoring device drivers 32 files and folders 18 programs 32 system 32 S saving documents 23 video 66 scanner Support 4 sharing drives 84 folders 84 printer 85 shortcuts adding to desktop 10 closing programs 25 closing windows 25 copying 25 cutting 25 deleting files and folders 25 keyboard
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    to computer 64 Video Capture Wizard 65 viewing shared drives 86 shared folders 86 virus protecting against 46 removing 46 voice recognition 11 volume adjusting 54 controls 54 muting 54 W WAV file 57 Web browser 38, 39 Web page 39 Web site 39 connecting to 40 downloading files 41 Gateway 2 window
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