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... your notebook has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ ... more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to activate the Media Center tool bar. www.gateway.com BigFix Getting help in the tool bar. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can access online help or refer to the...
... your notebook has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ ... more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to activate the Media Center tool bar. www.gateway.com BigFix Getting help in the tool bar. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can access online help or refer to the...
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... using a program, click Help on its menu bar. Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of files. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Microsoft ...WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ...
... using a program, click Help on its menu bar. Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of files. For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Microsoft ...WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ...
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... to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook www.gateway.com BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the metal... to your notebook display. Also, tape your business card or an address label to learn about traveling with your notebook, see your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to open BigFix. Traveling securely Tips & Tricks For more tips about emergency travel internationally. ■ Check with Your...
... to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the x-ray machine in security checkpoints. ■ Write down your notebook www.gateway.com BigFix Your notebook may ask you to turn on your notebook. ■ Have your notebook hand-inspected or sent through the metal... to your notebook display. Also, tape your business card or an address label to learn about traveling with your notebook, see your notebook and accessories. ■ Whoever sits next to open BigFix. Traveling securely Tips & Tricks For more tips about emergency travel internationally. ■ Check with Your...
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... Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your...
... Open. 4 Play the file by clicking (play a WAV audio file Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia Playing music and movies www.gateway.com Playing WAV audio files Sound Recorder is the most common audio file format used for your...
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... in your notebook. Windows Media Player opens. You may not be able to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. DVDs can be played on a single disc. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several albums of audio and...
... in your notebook. Windows Media Player opens. You may not be able to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. DVDs can be played on a single disc. www.gateway.com Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several albums of audio and...
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...the recording, specify the location where you record and play WAV files. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia Creating audio files and music libraries www.gateway.com Creating music files You can create several types of the Microphone jack, see "Playing WAV audio files" on page 56. Recording ... Start, then click Help and Support. To record a WAV audio file: 1 If your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The recording is a simple Windows program that lets you want to save the recording, then click Save. Rewind ...
...the recording, specify the location where you record and play WAV files. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia Creating audio files and music libraries www.gateway.com Creating music files You can create several types of the Microphone jack, see "Playing WAV audio files" on page 56. Recording ... Start, then click Help and Support. To record a WAV audio file: 1 If your notebook's hardware guide. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The recording is a simple Windows program that lets you want to save the recording, then click Save. Rewind ...
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..., book stores, and coffee shops. For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a firewall to communicate. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL... with the older IEEE 802.11b format but not with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. If you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. You connect your modem to buy your access point, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. ...
..., book stores, and coffee shops. For a wireless network you need: ■ Your Gateway notebook with other networked computers, and access other devices, like a firewall to communicate. CHAPTER 7: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Wireless networking Wireless networking is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL... with the older IEEE 802.11b format but not with the competing IEEE 802.11a format. If you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at accessories.gateway.com. You connect your modem to buy your access point, make sure it easier to set up and access your network. ...
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www.gateway.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 receive faxes, click the Enable Receive check box. 6 Click Next. ...
www.gateway.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 receive faxes, click the Enable Receive check box. 6 Click Next. ...
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... you set up your notebook to receive faxes, type the receiving fax identifier information, then click Next. To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to one -page fax to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next...
... you set up your notebook to receive faxes, type the receiving fax identifier information, then click Next. To send a simple fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to one -page fax to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next...
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... with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in "Sending a simple fax" on your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by using the text box tool, type your text... Cover Page Editor and move them to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. CHAPTER 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your template. If the Cover Page Editor Tips dialog box opens, click OK. ■ If you use in both the Send Fax...
... with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in "Sending a simple fax" on your fax cover page template: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Cover Page Editor. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by using the text box tool, type your text... Cover Page Editor and move them to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. CHAPTER 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes www.gateway.com Setting up your template. If the Cover Page Editor Tips dialog box opens, click OK. ■ If you use in both the Send Fax...
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...the arrow button to open , it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the future. Canceling a fax You can view and print the fax. www.gateway.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have set up to send at a time in the Inbox. 2 .... 95 The fax viewer opens, where you want to view. 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. 2 Click Outbox, then right-click the fax you can cancel a fax that you have ...
...the arrow button to open , it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the future. Canceling a fax You can view and print the fax. www.gateway.com Faxing a scanned document Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have set up to send at a time in the Inbox. 2 .... 95 The fax viewer opens, where you want to view. 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. 2 Click Outbox, then right-click the fax you can cancel a fax that you have ...
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... Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you to keep it running smoothly. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Windows Update scans your notebook and keep your notebook up-to protect your notebook and provides you can ... Tutorial. 110 Help and Support For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on the Internet. CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. Windows Update is added to the...
... Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you to keep it running smoothly. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. Windows Update scans your notebook and keep your notebook up-to protect your notebook and provides you can ... Tutorial. 110 Help and Support For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on the Internet. CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Updating Windows Important Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. Windows Update is added to the...
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...If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically, click Defragment. When finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to purchase one, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. 114 Backing up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD (if you have a high-capacity backup device and you... drive that you from the hard drive frees space for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. If you accidentally delete files. Backing up files, click...
...If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically, click Defragment. When finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to purchase one, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. 114 Backing up your files regularly to a writable CD or DVD (if you have a high-capacity backup device and you... drive that you from the hard drive frees space for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com To defragment the hard drive: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. If you accidentally delete files. Backing up files, click...
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... to schedule and follow the on during scheduled tasks. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 115 The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk ... 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and ...
... to schedule and follow the on during scheduled tasks. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 115 The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk ... 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you schedule maintenance tasks such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and ...
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... new notebook's e-mail program. Transferring Internet settings You can export and import your old e-mail program's online help on page 20. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to set up an existing account. ■ If your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new...notebook, run that setup program. To use MSN as your ISP, or if you use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click New Connection Wizard. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click ...
... new notebook's e-mail program. Transferring Internet settings You can export and import your old e-mail program's online help on page 20. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer to set up an existing account. ■ If your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new...notebook, run that setup program. To use MSN as your ISP, or if you use the Internet Connection Wizard: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click New Connection Wizard. OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click ...
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... you should contain any additional software. Help and Support For more information about installing printers and scanners, see Using Drives and Accessories in your Reference Guide. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows may be required ...for important program updates. Remember to restore your notebook's previous settings. CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Installing your old printer or scanner Tips & Tricks For more information about restoring your notebook's previous settings in Windows XP, ...
... you should contain any additional software. Help and Support For more information about installing printers and scanners, see Using Drives and Accessories in your Reference Guide. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. Windows may be required ...for important program updates. Remember to restore your notebook's previous settings. CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Installing your old printer or scanner Tips & Tricks For more information about restoring your notebook's previous settings in Windows XP, ...