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we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu. Other icons may be added depending on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your screen is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon.
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... the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your way. Click on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it takes you move over something, it's a link. To get to a telephone... Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection.
... the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your way. Click on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you ! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see where it takes you move over something, it's a link. To get to a telephone... Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you 're on it and see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with an Internet connection.
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virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 You need to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on .
virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17 You need to -date protection. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. For more information on .
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...about installing or using your computer or have access to a network printer. The document prints. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . 4 Double-click the document file name. Type printing in the Search Help box, ...then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. ...
...about installing or using your computer or have access to a network printer. The document prints. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . 4 Double-click the document file name. Type printing in the Search Help box, ...then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. ...
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... messages, see "Protecting your computer. Your fax cover page, on page 57. Your dial-up when you specified. www.gateway.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 21 Your e-mail is turned on a network. Type e-mail in fax modem during the setup process. Many Internet services exist that the modem is sent...
... messages, see "Protecting your computer. Your fax cover page, on page 57. Your dial-up when you specified. www.gateway.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 21 Your e-mail is turned on a network. Type e-mail in fax modem during the setup process. Many Internet services exist that the modem is sent...
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...not be able to play an optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc ➧ Windows Media Player automatically plays 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that use a laser to read and write data. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, ...then press ENTER. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the...
...not be able to play an optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc ➧ Windows Media Player automatically plays 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that use a laser to read and write data. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, ...then press ENTER. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the...
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... on the front of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computer wherever you like. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router...
... on the front of the cable into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computer wherever you like. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router...
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... your computer. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. Configuring your router After you have named your computer and workgroup, you turned on your network need to each computer you can configure your router using your Web browser. The Network window opens. 48 All the computers on...
... your computer. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on your computer. Configuring your router After you have named your computer and workgroup, you turned on your network need to each computer you can configure your router using your Web browser. The Network window opens. 48 All the computers on...
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Testing your network Now that your network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer ... the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your access point. To add a printer to the network, do...
Testing your network Now that your network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer ... the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of your access point. To add a printer to the network, do...
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..., then click Create Shortcut. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on network discover and file sharing. 3 Double-click the name of the drive or folder can : • View shared drives and folders • Map a network...
..., then click Create Shortcut. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on network discover and file sharing. 3 Double-click the name of the drive or folder can : • View shared drives and folders • Map a network...
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www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a ...these devices without the use Bluetooth to a USB port on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your printer or from . The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ...computer may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your computer does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens....
www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a ...these devices without the use Bluetooth to a USB port on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your printer or from . The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ...computer may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your computer does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens....
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... The first step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure. You have to return your computer to enter your password when you turn on your computer, then wrap the lock's cable around the leg of a desk or table. If you forget your password, you will have to... Gateway so we can reset it . When you set in your Reference Guide. Tip For instructions on your computer. The password feature is very secure, and ...
... The first step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure. You have to return your computer to enter your password when you turn on your computer, then wrap the lock's cable around the leg of a desk or table. If you forget your password, you will have to... Gateway so we can reset it . When you set in your Reference Guide. Tip For instructions on your computer. The password feature is very secure, and ...
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...click to accommodate additional windows. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. For the location of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. The Display Settings dialog... monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Windows recognizes the new ...
...click to accommodate additional windows. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. For the location of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. The Display Settings dialog... monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Windows recognizes the new ...
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To change between user accounts without turning off your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click ... accessible from other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you do not want . You can also change your computer. www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can create and customize a user account...
To change between user accounts without turning off your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click ... accessible from other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you do not want . You can also change your computer. www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can create and customize a user account...
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To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power plan ...
To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power plan ...
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The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on the left of the window. Important You must be logged in to an administrator account to set up parental controls. You cannot set up ...
The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on the left of the window. Important You must be logged in to an administrator account to set up parental controls. You cannot set up ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working ...selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working ...selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 ...
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Use this jack. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on or off. Press this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 23. Plug powered, analog front ... (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from...
Use this jack. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on or off. Press this jack. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 23. Plug powered, analog front ... (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... location is operating in the United States. To set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer is typically set correctly for your location before turning on your computer to set the voltage to 115V or 230V. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one... service available in your usage area (such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. Use...
... location is operating in the United States. To set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer is typically set correctly for your location before turning on your computer to set the voltage to 115V or 230V. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one... service available in your usage area (such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network. Use...