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...you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders ... folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using ...
...you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders ... folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using ...
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...DVDs 39 Creating a music CD 39 Creating a video DVD 40 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 43 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet... 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...
...DVDs 39 Creating a music CD 39 Creating a video DVD 40 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 43 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet... 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...
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www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 ... 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 space 89 Checking hard drive space 89 Deleting unnecessary files 90 Checking the hard drive for errors 90 Defragmenting the ...
www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 ... 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 space 89 Checking hard drive space 89 Deleting unnecessary files 90 Checking the hard drive for errors 90 Defragmenting the ...
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...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. Please read this manual carefully to provide... best-of us at Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to familiarize yourself with ...
...help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. Please read this manual carefully to provide... best-of us at Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to familiarize yourself with ...
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... the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. 3 Help and Support opens. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can access... help . For each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. To find help...
... the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. 3 Help and Support opens. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can access... help . For each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. To find help...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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... The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that are running. The icon changes appearance to use the Recycle Bin, see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 11. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Other buttons on the...button on the left and a clock on the taskbar to permanently delete them from this icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where you see is like the top of the desktop as ...
... The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that are running. The icon changes appearance to use the Recycle Bin, see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 11. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value or when updates are stored. Other buttons on the...button on the left and a clock on the taskbar to permanently delete them from this icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your personalized work space where you see is like the top of the desktop as ...
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... you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu... left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can start programs, open it. 7
... you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu... left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can start programs, open it. 7
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... icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you use frequently. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that program appears on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, ... for a program that you double-click the icon for that shows the window title. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Search box Title Menu Close...
... icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you use frequently. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that program appears on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, ... for a program that you double-click the icon for that shows the window title. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Search box Title Menu Close...
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...and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. To view the drives, folders, and files on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking..., then press ENTER. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. A notebook may also have more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or...
...and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. To view the drives, folders, and files on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking..., then press ENTER. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. A notebook may also have more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or...
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...existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard. When you decide where you want the copy to go in (the destination folder), you need to put the new folder. They can.... 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder is stored in a file cabinet. In fact, all information on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on page 19. When you...
...existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard. When you decide where you want the copy to go in (the destination folder), you need to put the new folder. They can.... 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. The new folder is stored in a file cabinet. In fact, all information on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on page 19. When you...
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www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want...a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you decide to empty the bin. ...removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 To recover files or folders from its new location and is emptied....
www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want...a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you decide to empty the bin. ...removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 To recover files or folders from its new location and is emptied....
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... you if you type all of the name, Search will list all files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help ... information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Searching for files If you can use the Search utility. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you are looking...
... you if you type all of the name, Search will list all files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help ... information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Searching for files If you can use the Search utility. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you are looking...
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...into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with this utility can be inside a folder that you need . The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . Help For more information about browsing ...for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. You can narrow your digital...
...into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with this utility can be inside a folder that you need . The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . Help For more information about browsing ...for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. You can narrow your digital...
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... adjusts the screen's performance for their own use your tablet PC, you use -recalibrate it for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories...
... adjusts the screen's performance for their own use your tablet PC, you use -recalibrate it for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories...
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... the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the window. TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • ...
... the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the window. TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • ...
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...174; WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. The Save As dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word,... its menu bar. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of the window to other similar files. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use the menus and ...
...174; WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. The Save As dialog box opens. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word,... its menu bar. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of the window to other similar files. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use the menus and ...
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... information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 18 Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it was created in the program that the printer is...
... information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 18 Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it was created in the program that the printer is...
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... inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 Do this... To... Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For... more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Select multiple items in Click the first ...
... inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 Do this... To... Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For... more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Select multiple items in Click the first ...