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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 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 ...
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... data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 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 ...network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 55 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 CompuTrace 60 Data security 61 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 61 Computrace 61 Startup and...
... data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 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 ...network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 55 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 CompuTrace 60 Data security 61 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 61 Computrace 61 Startup and...
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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing ...Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your... Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive space...
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing ...Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your... Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive space...
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...the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 ... provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We sincerely hope that you will provide you with...
...the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your new notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 ... provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We sincerely hope that you will provide you with...
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... search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of your Gateway notebook. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help for information on how to use the many features of any Help and...then press ENTER. For each search, you can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of suggested topics. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to...
... search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of your Gateway notebook. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help for information on how to use the many features of any Help and...then press ENTER. For each search, you can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of suggested topics. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to...
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...tasks. . For instructions on the taskbar represent programs that are stored. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook are set up. The icon changes appearance to permanently delete them from this icon to open the Windows Security Center. The ...notify you discarded are running. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see "Using Windows Security Center" on your notebook. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that opens. For more information about the Windows desktop, click ...
...tasks. . For instructions on the taskbar represent programs that are stored. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook are set up. The icon changes appearance to permanently delete them from this icon to open the Windows Security Center. The ...notify you discarded are running. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see "Using Windows Security Center" on your notebook. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that opens. For more information about the Windows desktop, click ...
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... 9 Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Working with files and folders You can store these files in a file ...cabinet. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as ...
... 9 Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Working with files and folders You can store these files in a file ...cabinet. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as ...
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... the folders in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ÖNew ÖFolder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on a notebook is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or... folder that you keep on page 19. The new folder is your notebook. The skills you need to copy and move files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you want the file or folder...
... the folders in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ÖNew ÖFolder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on a notebook is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or... folder that you keep on page 19. The new folder is your notebook. The skills you need to copy and move files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you want the file or folder...
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..., Search will list all files in common, but you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files If you are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows asks you if you are looking for files and folders, click...
..., Search will list all files in common, but you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files If you are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows asks you if you are looking for files and folders, click...
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... soft keyboard for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. If the on -screen instructions. 14 Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you should calibrate...
... soft keyboard for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. If the on -screen instructions. 14 Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you should calibrate...
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... is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open it was created in. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to a network printer. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise...
... is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open it was created in. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to a network printer. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise...
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... connects to your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you are e-mail and the World Wide Web. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked...ISP service or to transfer an existing account to the Internet during your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you use your notebook to other technologies. You can provide instructions on page 23. • An e-mail program-a program that connects your Internet connection. 22 ...
... connects to your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you are e-mail and the World Wide Web. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked...ISP service or to transfer an existing account to the Internet during your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you use your notebook to other technologies. You can provide instructions on page 23. • An e-mail program-a program that connects your Internet connection. 22 ...
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...of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it...9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. For more information about downloading files, click Start, then...
...of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it...9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. For more information about downloading files, click Start, then...
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...service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Type the e-mail in fax modem during the setup process. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you ... 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Checking your e-mail Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your notebook from viruses" on a network. Windows automatically detects the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You cannot send or receive ...
...service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Type the e-mail in fax modem during the setup process. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you ... 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Checking your e-mail Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your notebook from viruses" on a network. Windows automatically detects the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You cannot send or receive ...
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... dialog box, then click Next. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click... Windows Fax and Scan. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of connection you will be using your dial-up modem. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server).
... dialog box, then click Next. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click... Windows Fax and Scan. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of connection you will be using your dial-up modem. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server).
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...; Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. To play these CDs on your notebook. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. To watch movies on or headphones are turned on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs... plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may not be able to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. If you do not have copy protection software. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and ...
...; Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. To play these CDs on your notebook. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. To watch movies on or headphones are turned on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs... plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may not be able to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. If you do not have copy protection software. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and ...
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If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Playlist Video screen 36 Windows Media Player opens. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play.
If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Playlist Video screen 36 Windows Media Player opens. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play.
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...microphone into the microphone. 37 You can create several types of audio files for your notebook. For the location of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 34. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume... forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the next file in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make...
...microphone into the microphone. 37 You can create several types of audio files for your notebook. For the location of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 34. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume... forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the next file in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make...
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... copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. 38 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you want to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you finish recording...
... copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. 38 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you want to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you finish recording...
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... copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the Library to the Burn List. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you want to...
... copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the Library to the Burn List. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you want to...