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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank 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 ...
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...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 networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 ...Adding a printer 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 ...
...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 networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 ...Adding a printer 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 ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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... prices. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your notebook's software features. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding... from all of help you will provide you are sure that you with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows ...
... prices. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your notebook's software features. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding... from all of help you will provide you are sure that you with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows ...
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... For each search, you can find the answer, click the result that identifies your notebook has Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows ..., type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. www.gateway.com To search for help. To find help for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your question. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call...
... For each search, you can find the answer, click the result that identifies your notebook has Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows ..., type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. www.gateway.com To search for help. To find help for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your question. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call...
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... set below the recommended value or when updates are running. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook. The icon changes appearance to notify you open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock... Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The Start button provides access to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 11. Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that...
... set below the recommended value or when updates are running. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook. The icon changes appearance to notify you open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on the taskbar near the clock... Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The Start button provides access to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 11. Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that...
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...one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Type files and folders in a file cabinet. Drives are like you would store information in the ...window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. You may have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a...
...one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Type files and folders in a file cabinet. Drives are like you would store information in the ...window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. You may have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a...
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... 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 a notebook is your notebook. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. When you decide where you want to put the new folder. For information about renaming...
... 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 a notebook is your notebook. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. When you decide where you want to put the new folder. For information about renaming...
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... Search Results window opens. 2 If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to search on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the list. Type searching in the bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the results window. Windows permanently deletes...
... Search Results window opens. 2 If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to search on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the list. Type searching in the bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the results window. Windows permanently deletes...
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... utility can be inside a folder that you want. Help For more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have to search through levels of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen... which you want to find the file or folder you need is rarely right on . So you usually will have the Tablet PC features. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact).
... utility can be inside a folder that you want. Help For more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have to search through levels of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen... which you want to find the file or folder you need is rarely right on . So you usually will have the Tablet PC features. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact).
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..., then click the folder you must have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. The document opens. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need...
..., then click the folder you must have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. The document opens. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need...
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... Internet service provider (ISP). You can view the information on page 25. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your notebook. Your Internet service provider can access it from the Internet. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The... Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that connects your notebook to the Internet and access your e-mail messages. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. Because dial-up connections are designed to...
... Internet service provider (ISP). You can view the information on page 25. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your notebook. Your Internet service provider can access it from the Internet. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The... Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that connects your notebook to the Internet and access your e-mail messages. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. Because dial-up connections are designed to...
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...Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Protecting your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of your notebook. Type connecting to a Web site. A copy of the file is the process of the Web page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates...Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Internet to your connection will determine how fast Web...
...Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Protecting your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of your notebook. Type connecting to a Web site. A copy of the file is the process of the Web page and other Internet conditions. The Web browser locates...Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Internet to your connection will determine how fast Web...
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... Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. You cannot use your notebook from viruses" on which you can include all required information, is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If... attachments using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Sending a Fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send or receive faxes using your notebook has a built-in fax modem, see the online help in fax modem during the setup process. Your fax cover page, on page 61. You...
... Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. You cannot use your notebook from viruses" on which you can include all required information, is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If... attachments using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Sending a Fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send or receive faxes using your notebook has a built-in fax modem, see the online help in fax modem during the setup process. Your fax cover page, on page 61. You...
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... that use a laser to read and write data. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it)...watch movies on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are plugged in your notebook or connected to your notebook. To play these CDs on or headphones are all optical discs. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. Type ...
... that use a laser to read and write data. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it)...watch movies on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are plugged in your notebook or connected to your notebook. To play these CDs on or headphones are all optical discs. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. Type ...
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... Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to the beginning.
... Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to the beginning.
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... the next file on page 34. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into the microphone jack on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á Accessories Á Sound ... see "Playing audio and video files" on the disc (when you click it ) or skips to save the recording, then click Save. www.gateway.com • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the previous file on the disc (when you...
... the next file on page 34. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into the microphone jack on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á Accessories Á Sound ... see "Playing audio and video files" on the disc (when you click it ) or skips to save the recording, then click Save. www.gateway.com • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the previous file on the disc (when you...
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..., click Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the format you do not want for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. To create WMA or MP3...
..., click Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the format you do not want for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. To create WMA or MP3...
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.... 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. If you want your notebook to do not use a writable CD for other remedies. Otherwise, you want to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert...CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you need permission from the copyright owner. The Music Library opens. 39 www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you do with the disc, click × to...
.... 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. If you want your notebook to do not use a writable CD for other remedies. Otherwise, you want to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert...CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you need permission from the copyright owner. The Music Library opens. 39 www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you do with the disc, click × to...
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... DVD Maker. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 5 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you do with the disc, click... × to close the box. 40 Creating a video DVD If your notebook to do not use your legal advisor. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you want to burn to CD from the copyright...
... DVD Maker. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 5 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you do with the disc, click... × to close the box. 40 Creating a video DVD If your notebook to do not use your legal advisor. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you want to burn to CD from the copyright...