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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 ... the Internet 18 Setting up an Internet account 19 Accessing your Internet account 19 Using the World Wide Web 19 Connecting to a Web site 20 Downloading files 21 Using e-mail 21 Sending e-mail 21 Checking your e-mail 22 Using Windows Fax and Scan 22 Sending a fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 ... the Internet 18 Setting up an Internet account 19 Accessing your Internet account 19 Using the World Wide Web 19 Connecting to a Web site 20 Downloading files 21 Using e-mail 21 Sending e-mail 21 Checking your e-mail 22 Using Windows Fax and Scan 22 Sending a fax 23 Receiving and viewing a fax...
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... the correct procedure. With this computer, contact the ISP directly. Web pages can contain text, animations, music, and other technologies. www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an ISP...access the Internet. Your Internet service provider can use your Internet connection. If the pointer changes to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. The method you use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to ISP. You can provide instructions on...
... the correct procedure. With this computer, contact the ISP directly. Web pages can contain text, animations, music, and other technologies. www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an ISP...access the Internet. Your Internet service provider can use your Internet connection. If the pointer changes to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. The method you use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to ISP. You can provide instructions on...
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...Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site. The speed that you requested. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of your ... 3: Using the Internet and Faxing To learn more information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site in the Search Help ...
...Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site. The speed that you requested. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of your ... 3: Using the Internet and Faxing To learn more information about using the Web browser features, click Help in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site in the Search Help ...
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...the file on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to your computer. www.gateway.com Downloading files Caution To protect your computer. OR Click a link on your computer against viruses, make sure that... you scan the files you sign up for saving the file in the folder that contains the file or program you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by...
...the file on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to your computer. www.gateway.com Downloading files Caution To protect your computer. OR Click a link on your computer against viruses, make sure that... you scan the files you sign up for saving the file in the folder that contains the file or program you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by...
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...; Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you can organize your music library. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library by sorting, and add information to your music library. • ...Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you want to build a music library. www.gateway...
...; Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you can organize your music library. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library by sorting, and add information to your music library. • ...Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you want to build a music library. www.gateway...
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...about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. This means that ... This name identifies the computer to ISP. When you are using your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed. Be ...
...about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. This means that ... This name identifies the computer to ISP. When you are using your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed. Be ...
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...Help and Support. Protect your computer. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one computer to another. Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. When you set up a My Documents folder for each account so only the account owner...document that you purchased your computer. • Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from a virus by: • Registering your computer from viruses A virus is a program that might have a virus. • Periodically updating...
...Help and Support. Protect your computer. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one computer to another. Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. When you set up a My Documents folder for each account so only the account owner...document that you purchased your computer. • Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from a virus by: • Registering your computer from viruses A virus is a program that might have a virus. • Periodically updating...
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...Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer secure. Windows checks the Microsoft web site ... Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer's system software up to keep Windows and your computer and install them automatically. The Windows Security Center ...
...Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer secure. Windows checks the Microsoft web site ... Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer's system software up to keep Windows and your computer and install them automatically. The Windows Security Center ...
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...Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as an extension to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization..., then click Display Settings. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your ...
...Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as an extension to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization..., then click Display Settings. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your ...
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... View activity reports. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety...
... View activity reports. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84 Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety...
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... 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 19 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 9 viewing files...
... 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 19 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 9 viewing files...
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... sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 71 changing 71 configuring 71 configuring Sidebar 72 using control panel 72 game access restricting 82 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 86... searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 19 I Internet account 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 21 filtering 81 requirements to access 18 using 18 Internet Explorer 18 Internet service provider (ISP) 18 connecting to 19 disconnecting from 19 setting...
... sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 71 changing 71 configuring 71 configuring Sidebar 72 using control panel 72 game access restricting 82 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 86... searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 19 I Internet account 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 21 filtering 81 requirements to access 18 using 18 Internet Explorer 18 Internet service provider (ISP) 18 connecting to 19 disconnecting from 19 setting...
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... removing 59 voice recognition 80 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background... security 51 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 13 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 19 downloading files 21 88
... removing 59 voice recognition 80 W WAN 44 WAV file playing 30 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background... security 51 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 13 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 19 downloading files 21 88
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... ISP may be having technical difficulties. OR - Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the phrase troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your setup poster to make sure that the...
... ISP may be having technical difficulties. OR - Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the phrase troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your setup poster to make sure that the...
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...decoder software (such as WinDVD). For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your online User Guide. 90 For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 ... Internet to update the Program Guide. You want to change display settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at www.gateway.com or see the display's user guide. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You want to play recorded...
...decoder software (such as WinDVD). For information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your online User Guide. 90 For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 ... Internet to update the Program Guide. You want to change display settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at www.gateway.com or see the display's user guide. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting You want to play recorded...
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... program. Wiggle the modem cable to 53K. If you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. Contact your ISP for line noise. www.gateway.com • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower ...rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Listen to the same telephone line as ...
... program. Wiggle the modem cable to 53K. If you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K. Contact your ISP for line noise. www.gateway.com • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower ...rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Listen to the same telephone line as ...