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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 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 75 ...for errors 90 Defragmenting the hard drive 91 Backing up files 92 Scheduling maintenance tasks 93 Moving from your old computer 93 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer . . . 93 Transferring files and settings manually 94 iii
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 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 75 ...for errors 90 Defragmenting the hard drive 91 Backing up files 92 Scheduling maintenance tasks 93 Moving from your old computer 93 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer . . . 93 Transferring files and settings manually 94 iii
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... program appears on the desktop. The Search box lets you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a word or phrase in the Computer window. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. When you double-click the icon for that you double-click...
... program appears on the desktop. The Search box lets you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a word or phrase in the Computer window. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. When you double-click the icon for that you double-click...
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... close button closes the active window or program. Working with files and folders You can store these files in a file cabinet. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire notebook display. Viewing drives Help For more than... one drive. You can organize your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Hard Disc drive 9 Clicking the ...
... close button closes the active window or program. Working with files and folders You can store these files in a file cabinet. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire notebook display. Viewing drives Help For more than... one drive. You can organize your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Hard Disc drive 9 Clicking the ...
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... the copy to go in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you...
... the copy to go in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you...
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.... 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you decide to empty the bin. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to copy. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click... lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is emptied. Type...
.... 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you decide to empty the bin. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to copy. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click... lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is emptied. Type...
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.... To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. You can narrow your Windows desktop. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you want to search through... a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. So you need . Help For more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
.... To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. You can narrow your Windows desktop. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you want to search through... a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. So you need . Help For more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
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www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The basic methods of ...
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The basic methods of ...
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...faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. Your computer connects to the Internet through an ISP server. Check your notebook. Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook. Microsoft Internet Explorer...device that lets you connect to the Internet. ISP Servers let you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over PPP, or other computers or servers using a telephone system to connect to the Internet and access your e-mail messages. If you want to access the Internet...
...faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that displays information from the Internet. Your computer connects to the Internet through an ISP server. Check your notebook. Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook. Microsoft Internet Explorer...device that lets you connect to the Internet. ISP Servers let you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over PPP, or other computers or servers using a telephone system to connect to the Internet and access your e-mail messages. If you want to access the Internet...
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.... The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the site that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on...
.... The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the site that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on...
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For more information about using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Á Computer Á find the file Á double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To play a file using Windows Media Player, ...
For more information about using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Á Computer Á find the file Á double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To play a file using Windows Media Player, ...
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Help For information about burning a disc using the Mastered format, which can be read by all computers, regardless of Windows. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you can burn two types of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click ... this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of the operating system installed. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data discs You can use Windows Media Center to watch videos and movies, listen to music, and view photos. An empty...
Help For information about burning a disc using the Mastered format, which can be read by all computers, regardless of Windows. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you can burn two types of the disc, then click Show formatting options. 4 Click ... this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of the operating system installed. www.gateway.com Creating and copying data discs You can use Windows Media Center to watch videos and movies, listen to music, and view photos. An empty...
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...Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on the network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three...components. Business networks are common methods of a WPAN is the Internet. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...
...Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on the network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three...components. Business networks are common methods of a WPAN is the Internet. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...
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www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of the slowest rated component. The router is the central control point for a router-... for the network. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in access point. For a wired Ethernet network you need : • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of your router, be either standard Ethernet (10...
www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of the slowest rated component. The router is the central control point for a router-... for the network. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in access point. For a wired Ethernet network you need : • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of your router, be either standard Ethernet (10...
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...one is not listed, you access the Internet connection from you will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click ... is working , contact your network as well. 48 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your current setup. The Ethernet device installed in the same order (same colors, ...
...one is not listed, you access the Internet connection from you will be connecting your network to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click ... is working , contact your network as well. 48 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your current setup. The Ethernet device installed in the same order (same colors, ...
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... modem Router WAN port To set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the router (except the WAN port). A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need... a straight-through cable for each computer you like. The WAN port is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router,...
... modem Router WAN port To set up your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the router (except the WAN port). A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to the network. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need... a straight-through cable for each computer you like. The WAN port is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the router,...
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... Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem 50 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup...8482; or 128-bit WEP encryption. Make sure that you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment ...
... Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on the left. Cable or DSL modem 50 Access point Equipment you need : • Your Gateway computer with other networked computers, and access other devices, like SecureEasySetup...8482; or 128-bit WEP encryption. Make sure that you get the correct format that matches your computer. • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment ...
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www.gateway.com 4 Click the plus (+) in front of your network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your current setup. If the connection is listed. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog ...access point and setting network security. Use the documentation that you have for setting up your ISP for instructions on the computers that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your access point A ...
www.gateway.com 4 Click the plus (+) in front of your network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your current setup. If the connection is listed. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog ...access point and setting network security. Use the documentation that you have for setting up your ISP for instructions on the computers that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your access point A ...
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..., and the name must be set to use to talk to restart your network needs a unique Computer Name. All-numeric computer names are prompted to each computer you have named your computers and set up on each other users on your router's documentation. Configuring your router After you plan... to other . This name identifies the computer to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is typically preset when you use on the network. This is...
..., and the name must be set to use to talk to restart your network needs a unique Computer Name. All-numeric computer names are prompted to each computer you have named your computers and set up on each other users on your router's documentation. Configuring your router After you plan... to other . This name identifies the computer to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is typically preset when you use on the network. This is...
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...see the instructions that your home network is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to your router's or access point's troubleshooting ... (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Right-click on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of the window. Sharing resources With a network, you can...
...see the instructions that your home network is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to your router's or access point's troubleshooting ... (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Right-click on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of the window. Sharing resources With a network, you can...
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...as though they were attached directly to your network. www.gateway.com After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders...then click OK. 55 The Properties dialog box opens. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that drive will be available to everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share. ...
...as though they were attached directly to your network. www.gateway.com After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders...then click OK. 55 The Properties dialog box opens. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that drive will be available to everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share. ...