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... to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
... to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
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... corner of the screen. 44 The first time you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an...
... corner of the screen. 44 The first time you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an...
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... Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Your municipality may require you to each computer or network device. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses...
... Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Your municipality may require you to each computer or network device. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses...
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The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable is not listed, you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have , hold both connectors are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you access the Internet connection from ISP to connect two computers. The Ethernet device installed in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the left...
The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of cable is not listed, you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have , hold both connectors are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you access the Internet connection from ISP to connect two computers. The Ethernet device installed in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the left...
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... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
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...; Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
...; Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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... following options to make some of Access Center. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be less useful to you if items on in your current account. 2 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off. • Switch User opens the account selection screen but it more easily. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked...
... following options to make some of Access Center. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be less useful to you if items on in your current account. 2 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off. • Switch User opens the account selection screen but it more easily. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked...
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... want to configure your notebook's settings for sounds Using voice recognition You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on the screen. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to create typed text from your voice. To set up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly...
... want to configure your notebook's settings for sounds Using voice recognition You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on the screen. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to create typed text from your voice. To set up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly...
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... connect an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Type synchronization in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ■ Click Sync settings to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to synchronize your notebook's files with their counterparts on to turn the wireless...
... connect an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Type synchronization in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ■ Click Sync settings to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to synchronize your notebook's files with their counterparts on to turn the wireless...
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... your notebook from the hard drive frees space for new files on -screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to a writable optical disc (if you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about backing up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 92 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on the hard drive. Type backup in...
... your notebook from the hard drive frees space for new files on -screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to a writable optical disc (if you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about backing up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 92 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on the hard drive. Type backup in...
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... opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. To move files and settings from your old computer to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance...
... opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. To move files and settings from your old computer to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance...
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... setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 92 checking for drive errors 90 checking hard drive space 89 defragmenting 91 deleting files 90 suggested schedule 88 using Scheduled Task Wizard 93 virus protection 61 mapping network drives 56 maximize button 9 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 menu...
... setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 92 checking for drive errors 90 checking hard drive space 89 defragmenting 91 deleting files 90 suggested schedule 88 using Scheduled Task Wizard 93 virus protection 61 mapping network drives 56 maximize button 9 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 menu...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
... to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
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... networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WPAN is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses...
... networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WPAN is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses...
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...'s drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If you can share your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Right-click on the front of the router or access point with your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Wireless...
...'s drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If you can share your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Right-click on the front of the router or access point with your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Wireless...
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... configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings...
... configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings...
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... of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard • Make your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. You can control your notebook using voice commands. • Set up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly with your voice. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. www.gateway.com • Start Magnifier...
... of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard • Make your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. You can control your notebook using voice commands. • Set up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly with your voice. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. www.gateway.com • Start Magnifier...
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... (Change display settings) to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook to synchronize your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on a server or desktop computer. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open...
... (Change display settings) to turn the wireless radio off to return your notebook to synchronize your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on a server or desktop computer. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open...