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  • Page 1 Gateway Notebook USERGUIDE ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contacting Gateway ........
  • Page 4 Contents Canceling a fax ........... . .30 Receiving and viewing a fax .
  • Page 5 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows........65 Changing screen settings ..........66 Changing color depth and screen resolution .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Help

    CHAPTER Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help...

  • Page 8: Thank You For Purchasing Our Notebook

    CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our notebook! You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible.

  • Page 9: Contacting Gateway

    Contacting Gateway The label on your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for help. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can access help for information on how to use Windows Media Center.
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Using Windows

    CHAPTER Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts...

  • Page 12: Using The Windows Desktop

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks.

  • Page 13: Using The Start Menu

    Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu.

  • Page 14: Adding Icons To The Desktop

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧...

  • Page 15: Working With Files And Folders

    Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook display.

  • Page 16: Creating Folders

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents—letters, spreadsheets, and pictures—that you keep on your notebook. In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder:...

  • Page 17: Deleting Files And Folders

    To copy a file or folder to another folder: Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see “Viewing drives” on page 9 “Searching for files” on page Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop.

  • Page 18: Searching For Files

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. Click Empty the Recycle Bin.

  • Page 19: Browsing For Files And Folders

    Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search by the: • Name or part of a name •...

  • Page 20: Calibrating Your Tablet

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you should calibrate your digital pen for both portrait and landscape orientations. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen and adjusts the screen’s performance for different users. If the on-screen pointer does not seem to line up with the tip of the digital pen—for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use—recalibrate it to your tapping patterns.

  • Page 21: Using Gestures

    Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital 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 pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard.

  • Page 22: Using The Tablet Input Panel (Tip)

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form.

  • Page 23: Working With Documents

    Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of files. ® The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using Microsoft ®...

  • Page 24: Opening A Document

    CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the program that it was created in. To open a document: Start the program. Click File, then click Open. Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open.

  • Page 25: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press NTER The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Using The Internet And Faxing

    CHAPTER Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using Windows Fax and Scan • Sending a Fax • Receiving and viewing a fax...

  • Page 28: Learning About The Internet

    CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).

  • Page 29: Accessing Your Internet Account

    Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press E NTER The method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact your ISP for the correct procedure.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Web Site

    To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar.

  • Page 31: Using E-Mail

    Open the folder that you created. Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 32: Using Windows Fax And Scan

    CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Click Send/Receive. Double-click the message you want to read. Help For general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press E NTER To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using anti-virus software.
  • Page 33 Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens.
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Information dialog box opens. Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Cover Page Template

    Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box. Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you want to send, then click Send.

  • Page 36: Faxing A Scanned Document Or Faxing From Programs

    CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing • If you want to include fields that are imported from the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard (such as To or From), add them to the page by using the Insert menu, then move them to the appropriate place on your template.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Playing And Creating Media Files

    CHAPTER Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center...

  • Page 38: Playing Music And Movies

    CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 Player: Shortcut Start ➧...

  • Page 39: Playing Optical Discs

    • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the next file in the playlist (when you click it). • Volume adjusts the volume.
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.

  • Page 41: Creating Audio Files And Music Libraries

    Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on your notebook. For the location of the microphone jack, see your notebook’s Reference Guide. -OR- Use the built-in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens.

  • Page 42: Building A Music Library

    CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook’s hard drive as WMA or MP3 files.

  • Page 43: Editing Track Information

    Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you can edit the track’s tags (informational fields). To edit track information: Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens.

  • Page 44: Creating A Video Dvd

    CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the Library to the Burn List. Library Burn List Click Start Burn. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker.
  • Page 45 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens.
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc capacity will be used.

  • Page 47: Creating And Copying Data Discs

    Creating and copying data discs You can burn two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows.

  • Page 48: Starting Windows Media Center

    CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center: Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. The first time you start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center’s main screen opens.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook

    CHAPTER Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking...

  • Page 50: Introduction To Networking

    CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP—Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the network. IP Address—Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network.
  • Page 51 Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network.
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. Click Device Manager from the task list on the left.

  • Page 53: Wireless Ethernet Networking

    In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
  • Page 54 • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of your network. • Wireless security features like SecureEasySetup™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) •...

  • Page 55: Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection

    Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated.

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Wireless Ethernet Network

    CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network.
  • Page 57 To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog...

  • Page 58: Testing Your Network

    CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Click a network, then click Connect. If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network is using security. Right-click on the network, then click Properties. Modify the security settings to match the settings you set on your access point.
  • Page 59 After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...

  • Page 60: Using The Network

    CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Sharing printers To share printers: Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on the menu.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth Networking

    Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. Browse to the file you want to copy.
  • Page 62 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Manage Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook

    CHAPTER Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely...

  • Page 64: Hardware Security

    Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you can remember. The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it. If you forget your password, you will have to return your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your notebook.

  • Page 65: Protecting Your Notebook From Viruses

    When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that a user can install or run. Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press E...
  • Page 66 CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. Click Run Scans.
  • Page 67 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats.

  • Page 68: Using Windows Security Center

    CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: •...

  • Page 69: Security Updates

    Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have been placed on your notebook either from an Internet web site or from other programs that you have installed.

  • Page 70: Bigfix

    CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your notebook. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your notebook. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

    CHAPTER Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls...

  • Page 72: Changing Screen Settings

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you may need to change to suit your needs.

  • Page 73: Changing The Appearance Of Windows And Backgrounds

    Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change Window colors and effects:...

  • Page 74: Selecting A Screen Saver

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for background images. If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK. Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get...

  • Page 75: Changing Gadgets

    Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to your preference. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of your screen in the Sidebar.
  • Page 76 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget’s control panel Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior. To use a gadget’s control panel: In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in control panel appears on the gadget.

  • Page 77: Changing System Sounds

    Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that play for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change system sounds: Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds.

  • Page 78: Changing Mouse, Touchpad, Or Pointing Device Settings

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.

  • Page 79: Changing Touchpad Or Pointing Device Settings

    Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens.

  • Page 80: Adjusting Tablet, Digital Pen, And Input Panel Settings

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows If you want to modify the device settings, click Settings. Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons.

  • Page 81: Adding And Modifying User Accounts

    To change an input panel option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to Input Panel Settings. Click or tap a tab, then change an input panel option. Click or tap OK. Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your notebook.

  • Page 82: Changing Accessibility Settings

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account. Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off. • Switch User opens the account selection screen but does not log off the current user, and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run.

  • Page 83: Using Voice Recognition

    Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options.

  • Page 84: Using The Windows Mobility Center

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many of the settings on your notebook. Important Depending on your notebook’s features, some of these controls may not be available. To access the Windows Mobility Center: •...
  • Page 85 Control Description Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the ■ Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from. For more information, see “Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network” on page Click Turn wireless on to turn the wireless radio on or click Turn ■...

  • Page 86: Setting Up Parental Controls

    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use your notebook •...

  • Page 87: Scheduling Notebook And Internet Use

    Scheduling notebook and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens.
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user.

  • Page 89: Restricting Specific Programs

    Click the level of access you want for each game listed, then click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to is not shown on the list, see “Restricting specific programs” on page Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs:...
  • Page 90 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows...

  • Page 91: Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook

    CHAPTER Maintaining Your Notebook • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer...

  • Page 92: Setting Up A Maintenance Schedule

    CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses Run Windows Update Manage hard drive space Clean up hard drives Scan hard drive for errors Defragment hard drive Back up files...

  • Page 93: Managing Hard Drive Space

    Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ right-click drive ➧ Properties Click (Start) then click Computer.

  • Page 94: Deleting Unnecessary Files

    CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ right-click drive ➧ Properties ➧ Disk Cleanup Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup.

  • Page 95: Defragmenting The Hard Drive

    To check the hard drive for errors: Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. Right-click the drive that you want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is checked for errors. This process may take several minutes.

  • Page 96: Backing Up Files

    CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To defragment the hard drive: Disconnect your notebook from the network. Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. Click Defragment now. This process may take hours to complete, depending on the size of the drive being defragmented.

  • Page 97: Scheduling Maintenance Tasks

    Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and checking your drives for errors. Important Your notebook must be on during scheduled tasks. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run.

  • Page 98: Transferring Files And Settings Manually

    CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press E NTER Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as...
  • Page 99 Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway 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 or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 100 CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook...
  • Page 101 Gateway Web site backing up close button help copying Help and Support closing cutting online help program deleting...
  • Page 102 Sidebar maintenance using backing up files game access checking for drive errors name restricting checking hard drive space computer Gateway defragmenting workgroup Web address deleting files naming Web site suggested schedule computers Gigabit Ethernet using Scheduled Task Wizard workgroup...
  • Page 103 Search utility tips Internet filtering searching digital pen restricting game access for files and folders title bar in Help and Support transferring restricting programs...
  • Page 104 Index help Windows Media Player building music library creating music files creating WMA files editing tack information playing audio CD playing audio file viewing video file Windows Mobility Center Windows Security Center icon using Windows Update WMA file creating editing track information playing Wordpad workgroup...
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