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www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... 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 (wired 160 Networks...
www.gateway.com Contents Scheduling maintenance tasks 139 Moving from Your Old Computer 139 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 139 Transferring files 140 Transferring Internet ... 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 (wired 160 Networks...
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... Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice recognition for both portrait and landscape orientations. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet...
... Properties, then tap or click Calibrate. Using Tablet PC extensions Calibration The first time you use its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice recognition for both portrait and landscape orientations. www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Your notebook may have Windows XP Tablet...
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... pen button serves the same function as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. Windows interprets a scratchout as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by drawing a right-to-left line on... a writing pen, and steady your writing hand by scratching it dry and avoid contact with your tablet PC Input Panel. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in cases where the pointer and pen point are available.
... pen button serves the same function as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. Windows interprets a scratchout as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. ■ Open the Tablet Input Panel by waving the pen back and forth over the screen. ■ Backspace by drawing a right-to-left line on... a writing pen, and steady your writing hand by scratching it dry and avoid contact with your tablet PC Input Panel. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Gestures A gesture is a shape you tap, in cases where the pointer and pen point are available.
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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 enter data by hand, soft keyboard, or voice into a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the ...Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. ■ To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. ■ For security and accuracy when entering ...
www.gateway.com Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Keyboard icon near the Start button to enter data by hand, soft keyboard, or voice into a word processing program or a text-entry form. ■ Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the ...Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. ■ To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. ■ For security and accuracy when entering ...
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...9632; Use the built-in a file cabinet. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more drives such as you would reorganize...; Click Start, then click My Computer on page 127. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders.
...9632; Use the built-in a file cabinet. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. ■ Set up speech recognition through your tablet PC Input Panel's Tools menu. ■ Learn more drives such as you would reorganize...; Click Start, then click My Computer on page 127. Hard drives Diskette Disc drive drive 14 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Using speech recognition The tablet PC is designed to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders.
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... hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Recycle Bin. 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. graphic Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the ... then press CTRL + X. The following table shows a few shortcuts that run in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. folder, or ...
... hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Recycle Bin. 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. graphic Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the ... then press CTRL + X. The following table shows a few shortcuts that run in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. folder, or ...
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CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Setting up your notebook Important Each computer on your network need the same Workgroup Name. All the computers on the wireless radio. The Computer ... you turned on your initial Windows setup, turn on your network needs a unique Computer Name. It must be all numeric. Press FN + F2 on the keyboard to turn on when the wireless Ethernet radio is unique. You may have completed your notebook. The wireless networking status indicator turns on the optional...
CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Setting up your notebook Important Each computer on your network need the same Workgroup Name. All the computers on the wireless radio. The Computer ... you turned on your initial Windows setup, turn on your network needs a unique Computer Name. It must be all numeric. Press FN + F2 on the keyboard to turn on when the wireless Ethernet radio is unique. You may have completed your notebook. The wireless networking status indicator turns on the optional...
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www.gateway.com Adjusting tablet and pen settings Programming the buttons Most of the tablet control buttons on your tablet PC can be reprogrammed with new functions. ..., then tap or click Properties. Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings To adjust writing pad, writing tools, and speech settings: 1 Tap or click the Keyboard icon . 2 Tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. 3 Tap or click a tab, then change the input panel settings. 127...
www.gateway.com Adjusting tablet and pen settings Programming the buttons Most of the tablet control buttons on your tablet PC can be reprogrammed with new functions. ..., then tap or click Properties. Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings To adjust writing pad, writing tools, and speech settings: 1 Tap or click the Keyboard icon . 2 Tap or click the Tools and Options icon , then tap or click Options. 3 Tap or click a tab, then change the input panel settings. 127...
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...need to clean dust from viruses. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from the wall outlets. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Cleaning the exterior Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off, but some... and lint trapped under the keys. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to drip any components. With your notebook. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is made especially for the purpose.
...need to clean dust from viruses. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from the wall outlets. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before cleaning any water into the vents. Cleaning the exterior Always turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off, but some... and lint trapped under the keys. Cleaning the notebook screen Use a soft cloth and water to drip any components. With your notebook. www.gateway.com Protecting your notebook from viruses Warning When you shut down . Your notebook is made especially for the purpose.
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.... Type the keyword defragmenting in different places on -screen instructions. 7 Click OK. This is normal. Windows checks the drive for your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search box, then click the arrow. This process slows the hard drive performance. The Disk Defragmenter... restart the defragmenting process. After Windows has finished checking the drive for the pieces of the drive. In order for errors. www.gateway.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Defragmenting the hard drive Help and Support For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start...
.... Type the keyword defragmenting in different places on -screen instructions. 7 Click OK. This is normal. Windows checks the drive for your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search box, then click the arrow. This process slows the hard drive performance. The Disk Defragmenter... restart the defragmenting process. After Windows has finished checking the drive for the pieces of the drive. In order for errors. www.gateway.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Defragmenting the hard drive Help and Support For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start...
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...before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the ... help . Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, ...
...before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the ... help . Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, ...
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...again. For instructions on changing the power modes, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 118. ■ Move your keyboard, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page 119. The modular drive status indicator is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used ...For instructions on running Error checking, see a "Disk is dim or difficult to an external monitor or projector. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 136. Occasionally diskettes are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook. The...
...again. For instructions on changing the power modes, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 118. ■ Move your keyboard, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" on page 119. The modular drive status indicator is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used ...For instructions on running Error checking, see a "Disk is dim or difficult to an external monitor or projector. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 136. Occasionally diskettes are unacceptably numerous or dense on your notebook. The...
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... button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Tips & Tricks For more information about using it . A keyboard character keeps repeating or you may be stuck, then restart your notebook. If you connect and the number ..., performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Press each key to which you still get...
... button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your notebook and unplug the keyboard. Tips & Tricks For more information about using it . A keyboard character keeps repeating or you may be stuck, then restart your notebook. If you connect and the number ..., performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Press each key to which you still get...
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...and contact a qualified computer technician. Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that your notebook is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, ...make sure that it according to the instructions provided with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: ...
...and contact a qualified computer technician. Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that your notebook is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, ...make sure that it according to the instructions provided with your notebook, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: ...
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... creating music 76 editing track information 71 playing music 66 CD drive See DVD drive cleaning audio CD 133 case 133 CD 133 DVD 133 keyboard 133 LCD panel 133 notebook exterior 132 notebook screen 133 screen 133 clipboard 16 close button 10 closing program 10, 24 window 10, 24 color...
... creating music 76 editing track information 71 playing music 66 CD drive See DVD drive cleaning audio CD 133 case 133 CD 133 DVD 133 keyboard 133 LCD panel 133 notebook exterior 132 notebook screen 133 screen 133 clipboard 16 close button 10 closing program 10, 24 window 10, 24 color...
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www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... setting up account 37 transferring settings from old computer 141 IRQ conflicts 149 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington cable lock 145 keyboard cleaning 133 icon 13, 127 troubleshooting 154 keyboard shortcuts 24 L LCD panel changing resolution 119 cleaning 133 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 line protector 144 line tester 144...
www.gateway.com Index I i.Link port 54, 72 IEEE 1394 port 54, 72 IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 144 Inkball 11 installing devices 54, 149 digital ... setting up account 37 transferring settings from old computer 141 IRQ conflicts 149 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington cable lock 145 keyboard cleaning 133 icon 13, 127 troubleshooting 154 keyboard shortcuts 24 L LCD panel changing resolution 119 cleaning 133 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 line protector 144 line tester 144...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ... drives 102 folders 102 printer 104 shortcuts adding to desktop 9 closing programs 24 closing windows 24 copying 24 cutting 24 deleting files and folders 24 keyboard 24 pasting 24 renaming files and folders 24 selecting adjacent items in list 24 selecting items in list 24 switching between files, folders, or programs...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ... drives 102 folders 102 printer 104 shortcuts adding to desktop 9 closing programs 24 closing windows 24 copying 24 cutting 24 deleting files and folders 24 keyboard 24 pasting 24 renaming files and folders 24 selecting adjacent items in list 24 selecting items in list 24 switching between files, folders, or programs...
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... diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
... diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163... controls 62 muting 62 troubleshooting 165 W WAV file 65 Web browser 36, 37 Web page 37 Web site 37 connecting to 38 downloading files 39 Gateway 2 window 10 close button 10 closing 10, 24 maximize button 10 menu bar 10 minimize button 10 title bar 10 Windows clipboard 16 desktop 8 Files...
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... & Driver Recovery. 2 Click the driver or application you can fix it ready. 2 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F11 key on your keyboard while your computer is starting. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and insert the operating system disc when prompted. 14 8511111_GW GSG.indd 14 For more...
... & Driver Recovery. 2 Click the driver or application you can fix it ready. 2 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F11 key on your keyboard while your computer is starting. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and insert the operating system disc when prompted. 14 8511111_GW GSG.indd 14 For more...
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... guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from...notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Using the optional EZ Point ...
... guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from...notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Using the optional EZ Point ...