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    USER GUIDE Gateway Computer
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    27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
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    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 Chapter 6: Connecting Devices 53 Installing a printer
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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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    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 or DSL 157 Modem (dial-up 157 Mouse 160 Networks
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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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    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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    that Gateway supports. Downloads Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your notebook. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to locate your drivers. Customer Service Click
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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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    Results list. Getting help in Media Center If your notebook has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can access online help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. To access Media Center help: 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool
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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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    CHAPTER 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
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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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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of Windows XP Professional with added pen-based computing features: ■
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your tablet PC pen to send a command to your tablet PC Input Panel. You can also use gestures to control the insertion point in the active program. When you use these gestures, you get the same result as
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    www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Keyboard icon near the Start button to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand, soft keyboard, or voice into a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and
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    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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    . In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Copying and moving files and folders Important The When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Then, when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in
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    you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 24. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations. Caution Emptying the
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    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Browsing for files and folders Help and Support For more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. A file or folder that you
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    not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification from the list in the results window. Using the Windows Search utility Help and Support For more information about searching for files
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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 a blank document 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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    , 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 printer, see the printer
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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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    software. Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which
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    you continue, make sure that your notebook has a recordable 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
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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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    copied, see "Creating discs from recovery files on a network" on page 29. Creating discs from recovery files on a network Before you continue, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. If you are
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    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 system to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, or reinstall everything from the notebook's hard drive
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    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 install. To
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    previous 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
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    System Restore does not solve your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. See "Recovering your system from the hard drive" on page 33 for instructions. Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive: 1 Get the operating system disc that came with your notebook and
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    Recover dialog box opens. 6 Click Yes. Files are restored to your hard drive. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. Your notebook restarts, and Windows finishes its setup and installation. 8 Reconnect your Internet cable and all USB peripheral devices
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    CHAPTER 4 Using the Internet • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail 35
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    www.gateway.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your notebook to
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    www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this notebook,
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    in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR - On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the site
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    the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of
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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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    of the Kensington lock slot, see your hardware reference. 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
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    access your files. These passwords are set in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Windows XP user accounts Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, click Start, then click Help and
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    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 them
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    .com Data security Your new Gateway notebook may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: ■ McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect your notebook from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and
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    CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com Starting McAfee SecurityCenter To start McAfee SecurityCenter: ■ Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee Security Center. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. Scanning for and removing
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    McAfee SecurityCenter finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must
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    5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Security Center Help and Support For more information about Windows XP Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows Security Center helps
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    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 install
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    CHAPTER 5: Protecting your notebook www.gateway.com To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. 2 Click Automatic Updates. The Automatic Updates dialog box opens. 3 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. 50
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    www.gateway.com Traveling securely BigFix Your notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it
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    CHAPTER 6 Connecting Devices • Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Connecting a video camera to your notebook • Using an optional port replicator 53
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    the device documentation and installation instructions. Tips & Tricks For the location of these ports on your notebook, see the poster or hardware guide. For the location of these ports on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Help and Support For more information about
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    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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    poster or hardware guide. The S-Video out jack on your notebook or port replicator lets you view your notebook display on a television screen using a standard S-Video cable. To view your notebook display on a television (for notebooks that do not support the F4 key to control the television feature
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    , then click Apply. To view your notebook display on a television (for notebooks that support the F4 key to control the television feature): 1 With your notebook off, connect one end of a standard S-Video cable to the S-Video out jack on your notebook or optional port replicator. 2 Connect the
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    on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. Your notebook has a 4-pin IEEE 1394 port (also known as a Firewire® or i.Link® port) for connecting devices such as a video camera. To connect your video camera to your notebook: 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your
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    Port replicators are available only for select Gateway notebooks. Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all
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    CHAPTER 7 Using Multimedia • Adjusting the volume • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features 61
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    volume 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 Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio
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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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    www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media
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    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: 1 Make sure that the
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    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 volume" on page 62. 67
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    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 controls in PowerDVD. 68
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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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    www.gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Building a music library Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble listening to, or working with, a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. Use Windows Media Player to
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    7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Creating and editing videos If your home video camera supports it, it 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
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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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    Multimedia Important Video files may require a significant amount of free hard drive space depending on your settings. A one hour tape may require 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
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    .gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click Edit Playlist. The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK. 7 Click Start Burn. Creating a music CD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a
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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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    another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
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    .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 Solution
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    7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 5 Click the Add Files button. The Open dialog box opens. 6 Browse to the folder that contains the video files you want to burn to the DVD. Click to select the file(s). Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files. 7 Click Import. The video files appear
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    software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. www.gateway.com 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs Creating a data CD or DVD Important Some CDs have copy
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    www.gateway.com Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs 3 Click Start, All Programs, CyberLink DVD Solution, Power2Go, the files or folders you want to burn to the CD or DVD, then click to select the file or folder. Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple files. 6 Drag the files or folders
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    CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 7 After you select all your files, click . The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have one CD or DVD burner, click Burn. The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD or DVD. -ORIf you have more than one CD or DVD
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    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
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    , 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 message box to close. Power2Go copies the files from your hard drive to the writable CD or DVD. 8 When a message tells you
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    an exact image of a disc on your hard drive and then burn that exact image onto a disc. ■ Erase Disc erases a rewritable disc. ■ Rip Audio copies audio tracks from an audio CD to your hard drive as an MP3, WAV, or WMA file. ■ Audio Converter converts an audio file to a different audio format. 87
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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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    while it is (they are) installed and your notebook is connected to AC power. While the battery(ies) recharge(s), the battery charge indicator turns on and the power cord icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt . Extending battery life Conserving battery power Tips & Tricks For more information
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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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    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 operating
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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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    saving modes to the power button 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
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    Hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword hibernate in the Search box, then click the arrow. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off. The next time you turn on your
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    CHAPTER 8: Managing Power www.gateway.com 96
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    CHAPTER 9 Wireless Networking • Wireless networking • Setting up your wireless network • Testing your network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Connecting to hotspots • Adding a desktop computer to your network • Adding devices to your network 97
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    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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    to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Check your access point documentation for information about installing it and setting network security. SecureEasySetup Your notebook may be
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    wireless radio on After you have completed your initial Windows setup, turn on the wireless radio. Press FN + F2 on the keyboard to turn on the optional wireless Ethernet radio, or Fn + F6 to turn on the optional Bluetooth radio. The wireless networking status indicator turns on when the wireless
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    .gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Help and Support For more information about connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type one of the following keywords in the Help and Support Search box, then click the arrow: • connect to an available network • manually
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    Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions
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    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 or folder with others on the network (network sharing), click to select the Share this folder on the network check box, type a shared name in the Shared
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    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 and Faxes window
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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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    network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site To print files across the network:
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    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 network, do one of the following
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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
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    Sending and Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax www.gateway.com Installing Fax Important This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let
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    www.gateway.com Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax Important The first time you run the Fax Configuration Wizard, you may need to provide information in the Location Information
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    Faxes www.gateway.com Important Some number. 8 Click Next. 9 If you set up your notebook to receive faxes, type the receiving fax identifier information, then 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
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    www.gateway.com Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page for the fax, then click Next. The Completing the Send Fax Wizard screen opens. 11 Click Finish. 12 If the Windows Security Alert dialog box opens (see page 112), click Unblock. 113
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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 sending Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. Click View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window opens. -OR- 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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    controls on the front of your monitor. For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor guide Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support optimum quality. Windows lets you a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color
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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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    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 desktop background picture. Windows provides several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have
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    a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box, then click the arrow. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose
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    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 monitor to make your desktop larger to accommodate additional windows. To turn on extended desktop: 1 Right-click any empty space
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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 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.
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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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    or permanent damage to the notebook. ■ When storing your notebook for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it partway. Cleaning your notebook Keeping your notebook clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your notebook performing at its best
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    shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. Cleaning the exterior Always turn off your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Also, remove the battery(ies) before cleaning any components. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your
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    12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on page 129. Help and Support For more information about Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start
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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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    of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword disk cleanup in the Search box, then click the arrow. Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive space. To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer
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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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    close the Disk Defragmenter window. 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 in the Search box, then click the arrow. Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for
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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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    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 XP in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help
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    your local ISP, or contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of their software, and install it on your new notebook. ■ If you use MSN as your ISP, or if you know your ISP settings, use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. To use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start, All
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    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 install the software for your old devices, you can use System Restore to restore your notebook
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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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    Charge the battery in case airport security asks you to start your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand- 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 your notebook user guide for
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    set using the BIOS utility. ■ Review the information in "Protecting your notebook" on page 41. ■ Take your AC power adapter to recharge the battery. If you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. ■ Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges. ■ To get
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    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 driver or software. 146
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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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    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 Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
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    more information about using your keyboard, see the poster or 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
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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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    CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Playing music and movies" on page 64. Important The television feature is available only on select Gateway notebooks. Tips & Tricks For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Inserting a CD or
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    about removing your hard drive, see the hardware guide. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your notebook. ■ Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Remove it
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    or hardware guide. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a "Keyboard stuck" or "Key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is not stuck. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your notebook. You are
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    Center To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com. Important Cable connections must be made correctly for optimal video quality. A poor cable connection can lower video quality. Tips & Tricks For
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    For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to know whether you can burn videos that were recorded Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You want to know whether you can play recorded videos
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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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    when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. To turn down the modem volume: 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
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box, then click the arrow. You cannot connect to your network ■ If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure the network cable is connected to the Ethernet jack on the port replicator and
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Internet Explorer is unable to access the Internet ■ Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and your access point.
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    and make sure that both the WAP and the WLAN in the computer have matching WEP keys. You are in a wireless network, but no available networks are listed in the Windows XP Wireless Networking utility ■ If the network you are attempting to access does not broadcast its SSID, you need to request the
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    NUM LOCK are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You must return your notebook for repair. Call Gateway Customer Care for instructions
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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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    Tips & 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
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    it dry. ■ Adjust the touchpad settings. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing touchpad or pointing device settings" on page 125. Video Important The television feature is available only on select Gateway notebooks. The projector or external monitor is not working
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    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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    . For more information, go to www.gateway.com/answers. Training Gateway provides the following computer-based training: Resource Service description For more information Gateway A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD. www.gateway.com/training Learning Libraries Select from
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    APPENDIX A Safety and Legal Information • Important safety information • Notices 169
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    . Care during use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. ■ Do not spill anything on the notebook. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your notebook. ■ Some notebooks have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is a danger of
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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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    is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect
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    9 documents 21 DVD label 87 folders 15 music CD 76 music files 69 system recovery discs 27 video DVD 78, 79 WMA files 69 customer service sales 168 customizing 117 cutting files and folders 16, 24 text and graphics 24 CyberLink PowerDVD 68 D default printer 164 defragmenting hard drive 137 173
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    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 checking for free space 135 defragmenting 137 mapping network 105 sharing 102 troubleshooting 149, 151, 153 un
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    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 using 105 NTSC/PAL jack 56 160
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    163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 54 USB support for 54 power AC adapter 91 advanced settings 92
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    resolution 150 sound 165 status indicators 165 technical support 167 telephone support 167 touchpad 166 video 166 Web site connection speed 154 Trusted Platform Module 43 tutoring fee-based 168 U un-sharing drives 103 folders 103 updating device drivers 3 McAfee SecurityCenter 47 Windows 134 USB
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    44, 129 Windows Update 49, 129, 134 Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 160 wireless Ethernet using while traveling 144 WMA file creating 69 editing track information 71 playing 65 Wordpad 21 World Wide Web (WWW) 37 downloading files 39 writing 12 Z Zip drive 138 178 www
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