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Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer 
wireless Ethernet network
For a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network you need:
■A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook 
computer or convertible tablet PC
- OR -
A notebook, tablet PC, or convertible tablet PC with wireless Ethernet 
built-in
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A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or...

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Using your notebook on a network
Installing and configuring your notebook for 
Ethernet networking
The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard 
drive. It provides instructions for installing and configuring both wired and 
wireless Ethernet networking on your notebook. To access this guide, click 
Start, 
All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or 
off
To turn the...

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Moving From
Yo u r  O l d
Computer
If your new notebook is replacing an old computer, you 
may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or 
other peripheral devices, and other unique computer 
settings that you want to move from your old computer 
to your new one. Read this chapter to learn about:
■Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
■Transferring Files
■Transferring Internet Settings
■Installing your old printer or scanner
■Installing your old programs 

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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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To find files in the My Documents folder:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The My Documents 
window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. Go to 
Step 4.
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In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the 
My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to the next step.
2Double-click the C:\ drive icon.
3Double-click the My Documents folder. The My Documents window opens 
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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 
Start, Find or Search, 
then click 
For Files or Folders. The Search Results window opens.
2Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type. 
For help on finding files, click 
Help, then click Help and Support Center or 
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Installing your old printer or scanner
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To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click New 
Connection Wizard
. The New Connection wizard opens.
2Configure your Internet settings by following the on-screen instructions.
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 
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If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can 
use System Restore to restore your notebook’s previous settings.
Installing a USB printer or scanner
USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device’s 
installation guide.
Installing a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
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Installing your old programs
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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.
Installing your old programs
You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new 
notebook, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games.
Spend some time going through your old computer’s Start
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