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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
- OR -
A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook or convertible 
tablet PC that does not have wireless Ethernet built-in
For more information
For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office 
Ethernet network, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway 
representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to 
networking (for example: www.homenethelp.com
). See these sources for more 
information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless 
Ethernet.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about networking in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword networking in the Search box 
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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 wireless Ethernet emitter on or off:
■Press the wireless Ethernet button located next to the keyboard.
WarningRadio frequency wireless communication can interfere 
with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation 
regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while 
traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and 
IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of 
devices that provide wireless communication.
WarningIn environments where the risk of interference to other 
devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the 
option to use a wireless device may be restricted or 
eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable 
gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use 
of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When 
in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction 
to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for 
authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device. 
						

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Moving From
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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, then click Files and 
Settings Transfer Wizard
.
Transferring files
You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to 
removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, 
or by using a home network. For more information, see “Creating CDs and 
DVDs using Nero Express” on page 117 and “Networking Your Gateway M505” 
on page 179.
Finding your files
Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the 
My Documents folder. Look in your old computer’s My Documents folder for 
personal data files. Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data 
files. For more information, see “To find files using Find or Search:” on 
page 196, or “Searching for files” on page 58.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about using the Files and Settings 
Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help 
and Support.
Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search 
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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.
- OR -
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 
and displays many of your saved personal data files.
4Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer 
on your network.
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.
File type File usually ends in...
Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT
Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT
Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS
Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV
Sound and Music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA 
						

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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 
Help Topics. For more information, see “Searching for files” on page 58.
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 notebook, 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 notebook, 
locate the original Internet setup program provided by your local ISP, or 
contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of their software, 
and install it on your new notebook.
■If you use MSN as your ISP, or if you know your ISP settings, use the 
Windows Internet Connection Wizard.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about finding files in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword searching for files in the Search box 
, click the arrow, then click the 
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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 
your old e-mail messages or address book to recordable media, then import 
them into your new notebook’s e-mail program. You may also want to consider 
printing the old information or using your old computer to send the e-mail 
messages to yourself, then using your new notebook to retrieve the e-mail 
messages.
Transferring your Internet shortcuts
You can export and import your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft 
Internet Explorer favorites. For more information, see your Internet browser 
program’s online help.
Installing your old printer or 
scanner
Windows may have built-in support for older printers, scanners, or other 
peripheral devices. This means you do not need any additional software. Newer 
devices, however, usually require your original software installation CDs or 
diskettes.
Help and 
SupportFor 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 
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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:
1Shut down and turn off your notebook.
2Connect your parallel port printer.
3Turn on your printer, then turn on your notebook.
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.
5Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Printers and Other Hardware.
6Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes or Printers icon, then click Add a 
printer
 or Add Printer. The Add Printer wizard opens.
7Install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
Help and 
SupportFor information about restoring your notebook’s previous 
settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box 
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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
 and Programs menus, 
making note of any programs you want to install on your new notebook. Locate 
your original program installation CDs and installation guides. Your original 
CDs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may 
be required for program installation and registration. Remember to check the 
publisher’s Web site for important program updates.
If you have trouble after installing your old programs, you can restore your 
notebook’s previous settings using System Restore.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about installing a printer in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing a printer in the Search box 
, then click the arrow.
Tips & TricksIf your new notebook comes with a newer version of a 
program, it is usually better to use the newer version than 
to reinstall the old one.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about restoring your notebook’s 
previous settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click 
Help and Support.
Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box 
, then click the arrow. 
						

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