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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 Adding icons to the desktop 10 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 Using Tablet PC extensions 12 Working with files and folders 15 Viewing drives 15 Creating folders 16...
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 Adding icons to the desktop 10 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 11 Using Tablet PC extensions 12 Working with files and folders 15 Viewing drives 15 Creating folders 16...
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... Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 105 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 106 Programming the buttons 107 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 107 Adding and modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive space 111 Checking hard drive...
... Changing the desktop background 101 Selecting a screen saver 102 Using an extended desktop 103 Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 104 Changing mouse settings 104 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 105 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 106 Programming the buttons 107 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 107 Adding and modifying user accounts 108 Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook 109 Updating Windows 110 Using BigFix 110 Managing hard drive space 111 Checking hard drive...
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... Using Support Gateway Web site The Support site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Product Support ■ Documents ■ Drivers & Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrades ■ Tools ■ Contact Us Product Support Click Support Home, then click Notebooks. By entering your serial number you manage your serial number in the Serial Number box, then click Submit. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades...
... Using Support Gateway Web site The Support site is divided into seven major areas: ■ Product Support ■ Documents ■ Drivers & Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrades ■ Tools ■ Contact Us Product Support Click Support Home, then click Notebooks. By entering your serial number you manage your serial number in the Serial Number box, then click Submit. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades...
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... program to it . 9 The icon changes appearance to use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on page 18. For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can start programs, open files, customize your notebook are set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on the taskbar near the clock...
... program to it . 9 The icon changes appearance to use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on page 18. For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can start programs, open files, customize your notebook are set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on the taskbar near the clock...
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... active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of strategy ■ MicroSoft OneNote - Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. use...
... active window to its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice recognition for the pen, tablet buttons, and display screen ■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) - The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 operating system is a fully functioning version of strategy ■ MicroSoft OneNote - Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 installed. use...
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... in the Accessibility section of the writing pad. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com TIP tips ■ Open a program for your input (for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the Help and Support Center. ■ Use the built-in microphone or an external microphone. ■ To modify the speech recognition function, see...
... in the Accessibility section of the writing pad. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com TIP tips ■ Open a program for your input (for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the Help and Support Center. ■ Use the built-in microphone or an external microphone. ■ To modify the speech recognition function, see...
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... show how to other similar files. 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 Excel. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of files. Similar procedures apply to create...
... show how to other similar files. 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 Excel. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of files. Similar procedures apply to create...
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... working correctly, see "Recovering specific files and software" on -screen instructions of your notebook. You are done. Recovering your system Important If your system, you cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on the bottom of your system to recover your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for help , you remove each file is recorded onto a disc. Recovering specific files and software...
... working correctly, see "Recovering specific files and software" on -screen instructions of your notebook. You are done. Recovering your system Important If your system, you cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on the bottom of your system to recover your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for help , you remove each file is recorded onto a disc. Recovering specific files and software...
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... -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 Every time you can restore your system to your system settings and saves it as a restore point. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to...
... -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 34 Every time you can restore your system to your system settings and saves it as a restore point. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to...
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... your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the restoration. Recovering your system 5 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive...
... your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your notebook and have it ready. 2 If you selected, and read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the restoration. Recovering your system 5 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system from the hard drive To recover from the hard drive...
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...), then click GO on the complexity of your Web browser. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet www.gateway.com To learn more about connecting to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 40 Link Web page Linked Web page Connecting to your notebook. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to...
...), then click GO on the complexity of your Web browser. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. CHAPTER 4: Using the Internet www.gateway.com To learn more about connecting to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 40 Link Web page Linked Web page Connecting to your notebook. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to...
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... hard drive. You have to enter your password when you turn on your notebook or access your notebook is very secure, and you set in your notebook that is available. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Tips & Tricks Use the TPM user guide or the program's online help to Gateway so we can access files in the My Documents folder. 45 Windows lets you can upgrade your notebook when the software is better than commercially available software security...
... hard drive. You have to enter your password when you turn on your notebook or access your notebook is very secure, and you set in your notebook that is available. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Tips & Tricks Use the TPM user guide or the program's online help to Gateway so we can access files in the My Documents folder. 45 Windows lets you can upgrade your notebook when the software is better than commercially available software security...
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... to a file on page 108. Your new Gateway notebook may have received a free limited time subscription to one computer to e-mail messages or downloaded from viruses Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, see "Modifying security settings" on page 49. Viruses can install or run. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: ■ McAfee VirusScan is configured to malfunction...
... to a file on page 108. Your new Gateway notebook may have received a free limited time subscription to one computer to e-mail messages or downloaded from viruses Help and Support For more information about Windows XP user accounts, see "Modifying security settings" on page 49. Viruses can install or run. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: ■ McAfee VirusScan is configured to malfunction...
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The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 69 TV programs that have more than one CD burner, click Burn. If you have Windows XP with Media Center can be ...gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 7 After you can also use Media Center to the CD. -OR- The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD. 9 When a message tells you that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. If your operating...
The Configuration/Information dialog box opens. 8 If you have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 69 TV programs that have more than one CD burner, click Burn. If you have Windows XP with Media Center can be ...gateway.com Creating music CDs and video DVDs 7 After you can also use Media Center to the CD. -OR- The Burning dialog box opens and Power2Go burns the files to the CD. 9 When a message tells you that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. If your operating...
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..., contact your notebook for other remedies. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 72 We recommend that have one DVD burner, select the burner, then click Burn. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 14 If you have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
..., contact your notebook for other remedies. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 72 We recommend that have one DVD burner, select the burner, then click Burn. CHAPTER 6: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com 14 If you have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
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... select notebook models that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. If you change anything about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have you do not set up a secure wireless network. When you easily set up your notebook. Be sure to follow the on the front of your network. The software automatically configures your access point and sets up your access point A wireless network sends...
... select notebook models that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. If you change anything about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have you do not set up a secure wireless network. When you easily set up your notebook. Be sure to follow the on the front of your network. The software automatically configures your access point and sets up your access point A wireless network sends...
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...'s online help on finding files, click Help, then click Help and Support Center or Help Topics. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your new one , choose to set up an Internet connection in the Search box, then click the arrow. Setting up an existing account. ■ If your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new notebook, locate the original Internet setup program provided by file name or file type. www.gateway...
...'s online help on finding files, click Help, then click Help and Support Center or Help Topics. The New Connection wizard opens. 2 Configure your new one , choose to set up an Internet connection in the Search box, then click the arrow. Setting up an existing account. ■ If your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new notebook, locate the original Internet setup program provided by file name or file type. www.gateway...
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... G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 H hard drive backing up files 114 checking for errors 112 checking for free space 111 defragmenting 113 deleting files and folders 112 scanning for errors 112 help online 6 using 4 Help and Support 4 searching 4 starting 4 hotspots connecting to 88 hyperlinks 39 I i.Link port 64 IEEE 1394 port 64 Inkball 11 installing Fax 90 peripheral devices 118 printer 118 programs 118 scanner 118 Internet account 39 connecting to 39 downloading files 41...
... G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 H hard drive backing up files 114 checking for errors 112 checking for free space 111 defragmenting 113 deleting files and folders 112 scanning for errors 112 help online 6 using 4 Help and Support 4 searching 4 starting 4 hotspots connecting to 88 hyperlinks 39 I i.Link port 64 IEEE 1394 port 64 Inkball 11 installing Fax 90 peripheral devices 118 printer 118 programs 118 scanner 118 Internet account 39 connecting to 39 downloading files 41...
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... audio file 56, 57 DVD 59 Media Player file 57 multimedia files 57 music CD 57 Windows Media Player file 57 printer installing 118 sharing 85 printing documents 24 files across network 87 problems fixing 110 programs closing 25 opening 9 reinstalling 118 projector display properties 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 77 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 60 CD tracks 61, 76 recovering device drivers...
... audio file 56, 57 DVD 59 Media Player file 57 multimedia files 57 music CD 57 Windows Media Player file 57 printer installing 118 sharing 85 printing documents 24 files across network 87 problems fixing 110 programs closing 25 opening 9 reinstalling 118 projector display properties 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 77 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 60 CD tracks 61, 76 recovering device drivers...
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... 94 using Fax 89 television watching with Windows Media Player 77 testing CD drive 77 DVD drive 77 tips pen 13 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 104 TPM 45 transferring files from Internet 41 files from old computer 115, 116 Internet settings from old computer 117 settings from old computer 115 video to computer 64 Trusted Platform Module 45 U un-sharing drives 85 folders 85 updating device drivers 3 McAfee...
... 94 using Fax 89 television watching with Windows Media Player 77 testing CD drive 77 DVD drive 77 tips pen 13 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 104 TPM 45 transferring files from Internet 41 files from old computer 115, 116 Internet settings from old computer 117 settings from old computer 115 video to computer 64 Trusted Platform Module 45 U un-sharing drives 85 folders 85 updating device drivers 3 McAfee...