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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 222, or “Searching for files” on page 60.
To find files in the My Documents folder:
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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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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.
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7Install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
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.
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Maintaining Your
Gateway M675
This chapter provides basic information about maintaining 
your notebook hardware and software. Read this chapter 
to learn how to:
■Care for your notebook
■Protect your notebook from viruses
■Manage hard drive space
■Back up files
■Clean your notebook 

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Caring for your notebook
To extend the life of your notebook:
■Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any objects 
on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.
■When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it in a 
carrying case.
■Keep diskettes, modular drives, and your notebook away from magnetic 
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Maintenance schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task Monthly When needed See...
Check for viruses X Xpage 230
Manage hard drive space Xpage 233
Clean up hard drives X Xpage 234
Scan hard drive for errors X Xpage 235
Defragment hard drive X Xpage 237
Back up files X Xpage 239
Recalibrate the battery Xpage 170
Clean notebook case Xpage 241
Clean keyboard Xpage 242
Clean notebook screen Xpage 242
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Protecting your notebook from 
viruses
A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads 
from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your notebook 
to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they 
are activated on a certain date.
Protect your notebook from a virus by:
■Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are 
on diskettes, attached...