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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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For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar to notify you open the program's window. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Other buttons on the right. The icon changes appearance to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Double-click this example, depending on how...
For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar to notify you open the program's window. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Other buttons on the right. The icon changes appearance to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Double-click this example, depending on how...
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... and Support. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Windows automatically detects an optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. For more information, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in your Notebook Reference Guide. The Fax Setup window opens. 26...
... and Support. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. Windows automatically detects an optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. For more information, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in your Notebook Reference Guide. The Fax Setup window opens. 26...
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The Location Information dialog box opens. 28 If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 7 Create your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
The Location Information dialog box opens. 28 If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 7 Create your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
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..., 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 video library. • Music lets you start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then...
..., 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 video library. • Music lets you start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then...
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... telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. Most home networks are common methods of a WAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an...
... telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. Most home networks are common methods of a WAN is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an...
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... use of cable. A router lets you have , hold both connectors are available in the same order (same colors, left to ISP. The router can provide firewall protection for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up a network using your current setup. Before you change anything about your home setup, make...
... use of cable. A router lets you have , hold both connectors are available in the same order (same colors, left to ISP. The router can provide firewall protection for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up a network using your current setup. Before you change anything about your home setup, make...
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... a network. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your current setup. Use the documentation that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that you need to download viruses or view your broadband connection is not working correctly. This means that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers...
... a network. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your current setup. Use the documentation that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that you need to download viruses or view your broadband connection is not working correctly. This means that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers...
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... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect...
... the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect...
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... color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on the screen. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program...
... color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on the screen. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you have played a game or run a video-intensive program...
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Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 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. 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. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 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. 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. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left...
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... modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. [ • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you do not want to change between user accounts without turning off your notebook. You can create and customize a user...
... modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. [ • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you do not want to change between user accounts without turning off your notebook. You can create and customize a user...
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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be less useful to you want to use. To use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center to change several tools that help you use it...
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be less useful to you want to use. To use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center to change several tools that help you use it...
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... of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard • Make your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use the built-in or attached microphone, you can control your notebook using voice commands. • Set up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to create typed...
... of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard • Make your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use the built-in or attached microphone, you can control your notebook using voice commands. • Set up microphone configures your microphone to work correctly with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to create typed...
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... the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. For more information about synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
... the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. For more information about synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
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... hard drive. To back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to back up your notebook...
... hard drive. To back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to back up your notebook...
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... about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to your new notebook, install those programs on the computers. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you...
... about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to your new notebook, install those programs on the computers. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you...
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... adding icons 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 68 changing color scheme 69 selecting screen saver 70 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 52 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92...
... adding icons 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 68 changing color scheme 69 selecting screen saver 70 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 52 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92...
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... 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 23 I Internet account 22 connecting to 23 downloading files 24 filtering 82 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 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...
... 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 23 I Internet account 22 connecting to 23 downloading files 24 filtering 82 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 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...