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Gateway MX6452 User Manual
Gateway MX6452 User Manual
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Table of content
Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Help
Thank you for purchasing our notebook
Gateway Web site
Help and Support
Searching for a topic
BigFix
Online help
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
About the Windows desktop
Using the Start menu
Adding icons to the desktop
Identifying window items
Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
Using Tablet PC extensions
Working with files and folders
Creating folders
Copying and moving files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
Working with documents
Creating a new document
Saving a document
Printing a document
Shortcuts
Chapter 3: Recovering Your System
System recovery options
Drivers and applications recovery
Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
Creating discs from recovery files on a network
Recovering your system
Recovering specific files and software
Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
Recovering your system from the hard drive
Chapter 4: Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
Accessing your Internet account
Connecting to a Web site
Downloading files
Using e-mail
Checking your e-mail
Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook
Hardware security
Data security
Notebook startup and hard drive password
Protecting your notebook from viruses
Using McAfee SecurityCenter
Using Windows XP Security Center
Security updates
Traveling securely
Chapter 6: Connecting Devices
device
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
Viewing the display on a television
port replicator
Modifying television settings
Connecting a video camera to your notebook
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
Adjusting the volume
Playing music and movies
Playing audio and video files
Playing CDs or DVDs
Creating audio files and music libraries
Building a music library
Editing track information
Creating and editing videos
Editing your video
Saving your video
Creating a video DVD
Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
copying a cd or dvd
Advanced multimedia software features
Chapter 8: Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Extending battery life
Using alternate power sources
Changing notebook power settings
Changing the power scheme
Changing alarm options
Changing advanced settings
Activating and using Hibernate mode
Chapter 9: Wireless Networking
Wireless networking
Buying wireless equipment
Making sure your broadband connection works
Setting up your notebook
Testing your network
Sharing resources
Using the network
Viewing shared drives and folders
Opening files across the network
Printing files across the network
Adding devices to your network
Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes
Installing and configuring Fax
Sending a simple fax
Setting up your cover page template
Faxing from programs
Receiving and viewing a fax
Automatically retry sending a fax
Automatically canceling a fax
Chapter 11: Customizing Your notebook
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the screen resolution
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
Changing the desktop background
Selecting a screen saver
Using an extended desktop
Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
Adjusting tablet and pen settings
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
Adding and modifying user accounts
Modifying security settings
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook
Caring for your notebook
Cleaning your notebook
Updating Windows
Managing hard drive space
Deleting unnecessary files
Checking the hard drive for errors
Defragmenting the hard drive
Backing up files
Moving from Your Old Computer
Transferring Internet settings
Installing your old printer or scanner
Installing your old programs
Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Notebook
Packing your notebook
Dial-up modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Security
Power
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
Troubleshooting
Diskette drive
Display
DVD drives
File management
Internet
Keyboard
Memory
Mouse
Networks (wireless)
Passwords
PC Cards
Printer
Sound
Video
Telephone support
Telephone numbers
Self-help
Training
Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information
important safety information
Index
CHAPTER 12
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Maintaining Your Notebook
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Caring for your notebook
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Protecting your notebook from viruses
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Updating Windows
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Using BigFix
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Managing hard drive space
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Moving from Your Old Computer
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This manual is suitable for:
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