Gateway MD24 driver and firmware
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8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 12
... music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disc into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can control how the music CD or video...
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... do it all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
Create an MP3 music file
To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Make sure that ... a DVD burner to create a DVD
For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
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... your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your system. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click...
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... instructions to finish.
IMPORTANT
• If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help.
• After you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 55
... wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers.
Setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network. If you do not set up security for your network, a hacker can gain access to your Internet...
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... firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider.
Adding a printer to your network
Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. To add a printer to the network, do...
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www.gateway.com
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 ENTER.
Protecting your notebook from viruses
A virus is a program that...
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... 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:
• A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer...
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...8226; 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.
• Internet...
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CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook
4 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. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER.
Scheduling ...
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Error-checking 88
Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49
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Fast Ethernet 44
faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending scanned image 30 setting up cover page template 30
files backing up 90 copying 10, 19 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 19, 88 downloading 24 finding...
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... canceling fax 30 installing Fax 26 receiving and viewing faxes 30 sending fax 30 sending faxes from program 30 sending scanned image fax 30 setting up fax cover page template 30
testing network 52 time limits 81
tips digital pen 15
title bar 8 transferring
files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91,
92 settings from old computer
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un-sharing drives 53 folders 53
updating device drivers...
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...notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work ... on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called
"laptops," do not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected...computer desk and screen so you can
avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing...
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CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
Additional tips
• If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices,
take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.
• Take a network cable if you need to connect to
a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks.
• If your notebook has been exposed to cold
temperatures, let it warm to room...
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... of these restore points to get your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers.
Help
For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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... been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 92.
Recovering from within Windows Vista
To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click
Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore...
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..., a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer.
5 Click OK. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for first-time
system setup.
Recovering from the hard drive during startup
To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10
during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
Recovering from your recovery discs
To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system
recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer.
Caution
Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive.
2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. The boot ...
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...'s regional code and your
DVD drive's regional code match.
• Make sure that a DVD player program has been
installed on your notebook. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Playing music and movies" in your online User Guide.
A DVD does not produce sound on a television
• Audio is transmitted through an HDMI
connection, however, audio is not transmitted through a monitor...
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... 90 drivers 84, 87 programs 84, 87 software 84, 87 system 84 with Gateway Recovery Center 87 with Windows System Restore 88
right-clicking 35
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safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 80 general precautions 124 guidelines for troubleshooting
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posture 17 reducing eye strain 16 setting up computer 17 sitting at computer 17
scanner installing 54 USB port 7, 9
screen resolution...