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Using the Files and Settings 
Transfer Wizard 
You can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, 
and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files 
and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire 
folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites.
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:

Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools,...

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Transferring files
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Transferring files
You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to 
removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD, or Zip disk, or by using a 
home network. For more information, see “Creating CDs” on page 97, 
“Connecting to a wired Ethernet network” on page 33, and “Networking Your 
Computer” on page 157.
Finding your files
Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the 
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You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file’s extension 
(the part of the file name following the last period). For example, a document 
file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS 
extension.
To find files using Find or Search:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window 
opens.
- OR -
In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click 
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Transferring Internet settings
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Transferring Internet settings 
You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old 
computer to your new one.
Setting up your ISP

If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled 
on your new computer, run that setup program. If it asks to set up a new 
account or an existing one, choose to set up an existing account.

If your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new computer, 
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Transferring your e-mail and address book 
See your old e-mail program’s online help for information on exporting and 
importing e-mail messages and the address book. You can often export all of 
your old e-mail messages or address book to a diskette, then import them from 
the diskette into your new computer’s e-mail program. Alternatively, you may 
want to consider printing the old information or using your old computer to 
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Installing your old printer or scanner
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Installing a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
1Shut down and turn off your computer.
2Connect your parallel port printer.
3Turn on your printer, then turn on your computer.
4If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the 
on-screen instructions. You are finished.
- OR -
If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step....

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Installing your old programs
You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new 
computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games.
Spend some time going through your old computer’s 
Start and Programs menus, 
making note of any programs you want to install on your new computer. Locate 
your original program installation CDs and installation guides. Your original 
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Maintaining Your
Computer
This chapter provides basic information about maintaining 
your computer hardware and software. Read this chapter 
to learn how to:

Care for your computer

Create an emergency startup diskette

Protect your computer from viruses

Manage hard drive space

Back up files

Clean your computer 

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Caring for your computer
To extend the life of your system:

Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put any objects 
on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.

When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in a 
carrying case.

Keep diskettes and your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic 
fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.

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Caring for your computer
www.gateway.com Recalibrate the battery X page 126
Clean computer case X page 195
Clean keyboard X page 195
Clean computer screen X page 196
Clean mouse X page 196
Maintenance task Immediately 
after purchaseMonthly When needed See...