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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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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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...information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-...class service and support in addition to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Thanks again, from your Gateway notebook. 2 Use Help and Support to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance ...
...information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-...class service and support in addition to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Thanks again, from your Gateway notebook. 2 Use Help and Support to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance ...
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...Windows Media Center, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com To search for help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a ... be available if the first list does not address your notebook model and serial number. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and...
...Windows Media Center, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com To search for help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a ... be available if the first list does not address your notebook model and serial number. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and...
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...), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. You can access most online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research...
...), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. You can access most online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research...
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... containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Start button provides access to open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to programs...
... containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Start button provides access to open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to programs...
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... 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. 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... ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
... 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. 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... ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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.... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, ...then click Help and Support. When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 Search box Title Menu Close Maximiz Minimiz Every program window ...
.... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, ...then click Help and Support. When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 Search box Title Menu Close Maximiz Minimiz Every program window ...
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www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files ... button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Viewing drives Help For more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again.
www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files ... button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Viewing drives Help For more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again.
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..." on how to the Recycle Bin. For more information about copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to restore. Type copying ... to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. A copy of the file or folder appears...
..." on how to the Recycle Bin. For more information about copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to restore. Type copying ... to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. A copy of the file or folder appears...
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Searching for files If you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • ... the list in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the...
Searching for files If you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • ... the list in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the...
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... Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can be inside yet another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with this utility can find...
... Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can be inside yet another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with this utility can find...
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The Save As dialog box opens. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to other similar files. Type saving in the .... For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word...
The Save As dialog box opens. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to other similar files. Type saving in the .... For more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word...
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... program and open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about printing 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...
... program and open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about printing 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...
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... the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press...
... the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press...
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... investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To learn more . Link Web page Linked Web page 23 www.gateway.com Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to...
... investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. To learn more . Link Web page Linked Web page 23 www.gateway.com Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to...
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... the file or program you want to start your Web browser. For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR On the current Web page, click a link to download, then press ENTER. - Help For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site:... the Web page for the file that you download. The time that you may need to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want . To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to...
... the file or program you want to start your Web browser. For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR On the current Web page, click a link to download, then press ENTER. - Help For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site:... the Web page for the file that you download. The time that you may need to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want . To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to...
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... to send e-mail to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your e-mail is similar to this one: [email protected] User Internet domain Sending e-mail To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to run or... over the Internet to the e-mail address you can send e-mail messages at most e-mail addresses in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. www.gateway.com 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it.
... to send e-mail to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your e-mail is similar to this one: [email protected] User Internet domain Sending e-mail To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to run or... over the Internet to the e-mail address you can send e-mail messages at most e-mail addresses in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. www.gateway.com 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it.
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... while sending and receiving faxes. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 You cannot send or receive a fax using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type e-mail in fax modem during the setup process. For more information about using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. You can connect...
... while sending and receiving faxes. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 You cannot send or receive a fax using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type e-mail in fax modem during the setup process. For more information about using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. You can connect...
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...playlist (when you click it ) or skips to CDs or watch a DVD you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you must have copy protection ...in and that use a laser to read and write data. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to play an optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc Á Windows Media...
...playlist (when you click it ) or skips to CDs or watch a DVD you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you must have copy protection ...in and that use a laser to read and write data. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to play an optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc Á Windows Media...