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Security updates 49 Windows Update 49 BigFix 51
Traveling securely 51
Chapter 6: Connecting Devices 53
Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device . . .54 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 55 Viewing the display on a television 56
Modifying television settings 58 Connecting a video camera to your notebook 58 Using an optional port replicator...
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... Product box, then click Notebook Computers to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all Gateway notebooks.
Product Support
Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports.
Downloads
Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your notebook. Click...
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...www.gateway.com
System recovery options
Most computer problems can be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 147 or at support.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions. A backup copy...
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Recovering your system
Recovering specific files and software
You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow the software's own instructions for installation.
You can recover specific files using either the ...
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....gateway.com
Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
Before using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system to a previous condition.
Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of your system settings...
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... use this restore option.
5 Click Next. The System Restore - Format and Recover dialog box opens.
6 Click Yes. Files are restored to your hard drive. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens.
7 Click Restart. Your notebook restarts, and Windows finishes its setup and installation.
8 Reconnect your Internet cable and all USB peripheral devices. You are done.
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... hard drive password to keep other people from using your notebook. You have to enter your password when you turn on your notebook or access your files.
These passwords are set in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess.
Windows XP user accounts
Help and Support...
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... the virus definition update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your notebook.
■ Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.
■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
■ Disabling...
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...to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates.
■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates.
Windows XP Security Center
Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check for the latest important updates for your notebook and install...
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... off your notebook.
2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port notebook or optional port replicator.
on your
3 Turn on your notebook.
4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
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....gateway....TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update...
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... the Media Center can be recorded to
DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. The non-Media
Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the
Windows patch Q810243 Update.
We recommend that you...
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Advanced multimedia software features
Advanced multimedia software features
Windows Media Player advanced features
You can use Windows Media Player to transfer WMA and MP3 files to your portable music player, to listen to Internet radio, and to watch Internet TV. For more information, see the Windows Media Player online help.
CyberLink Power2Go advanced features
Power2Go ...
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...your Internet service provider
Sharing resources
With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers.
Sharing drives and printers
Important
To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have
the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers
on each computer.
With a network, you...
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... and Receiving Faxes
Installing and configuring Fax
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Installing Fax
Important
This chapter describes using Microsoft Fax and your dial-up modem. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband
connection. Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before...
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... computer to your new one.
Help and Support
For more information about setting up an Internet connection in Windows XP,
click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Internet
connection in the Search box, then click the arrow.
Setting up your ISP
■ If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your new notebook, run that setup...
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...'s previous settings.
See your peripheral device's user guide for installation information and tips. Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should also check the manufacturer's Web site for software updates.
Help and Support
For more information about installing a printer in Windows XP, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing a printer in the...
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CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook
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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, allow ...
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... Internet 37
Disk Cleanup 136
Disk Defragmenter 137
diskette troubleshooting 149
diskette drive troubleshooting 149
display changing resolution 119 properties 55, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122
documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6
documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22
downloading files 39
drivers updating...
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... tips 143
troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 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 power 164 printer 164 safety...