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...your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. CONTACT HELP... enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For help make setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer, read the Starter ...
...your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. CONTACT HELP... enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For help make setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer, read the Starter ...
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...electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. All other countries. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. For... (RJ45) cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of Gateway, Inc. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Follow the instructions that has been included on the monitor and computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™...
...electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. All other countries. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. For... (RJ45) cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of Gateway, Inc. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Follow the instructions that has been included on the monitor and computer. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Contents Creating audio files and music libraries 33 Creating music files 33 Building a music library 35 Editing track information 35 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 36 Creating a music CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing...
Contents Creating audio files and music libraries 33 Creating music files 33 Building a music library 35 Editing track information 35 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 36 Creating a music CD 36 Creating a video DVD 37 Creating and copying data discs 39 Creating a data disc 39 Using Windows Media Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing...
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www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Changing power-saving settings 77 Changing the power plan 77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity reports 84 iii
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Changing power-saving settings 77 Changing the power plan 77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity reports 84 iii
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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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... automated support. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of us at www.gateway.com. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of-class service and... support in good operating condition. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated ...
... automated support. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of us at www.gateway.com. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to provide best-of-class service and... support in good operating condition. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated ...
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... the top of suggested topics. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. For each search, you are connected to...
... the top of suggested topics. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. For each search, you are connected to...
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Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you will need to enter these ...
Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you will need to enter these ...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. Your desktop may appear on your computer are set up. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your personalized work space where you when the security settings on the taskbar near the clock. For instructions on the menu that are available. Help For more information, see "...
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. Your desktop may appear on your computer are set up. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your personalized work space where you when the security settings on the taskbar near the clock. For instructions on the menu that are available. Help For more information, see "...
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www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) ...
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) ...
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When you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö right-click programÖ Send To Ö Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that shows the window title. Type window...
When you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö right-click programÖ Send To Ö Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that shows the window title. Type window...
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... they hold files and folders. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. You may also have more drives such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to...
... they hold files and folders. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. You may also have more drives such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to...
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Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you copy or cut or copy again. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard. Then, when you decide what folder you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. The new ...
Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you copy or cut or copy again. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard. Then, when you decide what folder you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. The new ...
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... files and folders in its old location. The file or folder you take them in a trash can recover any file in the new location. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. You can .
... files and folders in its old location. The file or folder you take them in a trash can recover any file in the new location. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. You can .
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The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you type part of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by : Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Help For more information about searching ...
The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search by double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you type part of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by : Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Help For more information about searching ...
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.... Type files and folders in the same way as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Similar procedures apply to refine searches. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and...
.... Type files and folders in the same way as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Similar procedures apply to refine searches. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and...
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To save the file. 3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 5 Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder where you want to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. To open it later. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click...
To save the file. 3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 5 Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder where you want to save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. To open it later. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click...
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... information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document prints. Type printing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have access to a network printer. Type opening documents, click Start, then...
... information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document prints. Type printing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have access to a network printer. Type opening documents, click Start, then...