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...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 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders ... folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using ...
...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 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders ... folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using ...
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... video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet... Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using...
... video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet... Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using Norton 360 59 Using...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen saver 68 Changing gadgets 69 Changing system sounds 71 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing ... and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81...
www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen saver 68 Changing gadgets 69 Changing system sounds 71 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing ... and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81...
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...current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Help and Support opens.... you with your new notebook. Thanks again, from Microsoft. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control...
...current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Help and Support opens.... you with your new notebook. Thanks again, from Microsoft. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control...
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...on how to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access help for help If you are connected to use Windows Media Center. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for information on the particular Help site to which you are taken. Additional results... 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 box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested ...
...on how to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access help for help If you are connected to use Windows Media Center. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for information on the particular Help site to which you are taken. Additional results... 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 box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested ...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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... You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Start button provides access to open the program's window. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to ... the taskbar near the clock. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook is set below the recommended value or when updates are running.
... You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Start button provides access to open the program's window. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to ... the taskbar near the clock. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook is set below the recommended value or when updates are running.
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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 ➧ All Programs ➧..., 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. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs...see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧..., 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. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs...see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open it. 7 Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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... touchpad button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that shows the window title. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To..., then click Desktop (create shortcut). Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. A shortcut icon for a program that you use frequently. When you...
... touchpad button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that shows the window title. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To..., then click Desktop (create shortcut). Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. A shortcut icon for a program that you use frequently. When you...
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... file cabinet. You can organize your files and programs to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking an item on your preferences much like file cabinets because they... hold files and folders. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the ...
... file cabinet. You can organize your files and programs to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking an item on your preferences much like file cabinets because they... hold files and folders. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the ...
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... paste it there. 10 Then, when you decide what folder you want to go , you need to put the new folder. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧... Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. The skills you paste it there. Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut a different file or folder, the...
... paste it there. 10 Then, when you decide what folder you want to go , you need to put the new folder. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧... Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. The skills you paste it there. Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut a different file or folder, the...
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www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you ...see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. For more information about copying files and folders or moving files and ... file you take them from its new location and is emptied. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you moved appears in the new location. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop...
www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you ...see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. For more information about copying files and folders or moving files and ... file you take them from its new location and is emptied. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you moved appears in the new location. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop...
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... click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by file or folder name, type... all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in the top right of the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that ...8226; If you type part of the name, Search will list all files in the list. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon ...
... click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by file or folder name, type... all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in the top right of the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that ...8226; If you type part of the name, Search will list all files in the list. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon ...
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... can also combine search criteria to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . Files and folders found using this game.... 13 www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on . It is called browsing. So you...
... can also combine search criteria to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . Files and folders found using this game.... 13 www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on . It is called browsing. So you...
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... portrait and landscape orientations. If the on -screen instructions. 14 To calibrate your digital pen for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for example, because someone else has used your tapping... digital pen-for their own use your tablet PC, you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center.
... portrait and landscape orientations. If the on -screen instructions. 14 To calibrate your digital pen for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for example, because someone else has used your tapping... digital pen-for their own use your tablet PC, you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center.
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... the top left side of the screen to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the...
... the top left side of the screen to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the...
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...of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to other similar files. Similar procedures apply to most of these types of the window to use it if you want to create, save, open the Folders list, then click the folder where you want to format the ... then press ENTER. 17 Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and ...
...of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to other similar files. Similar procedures apply to most of these types of the window to use it if you want to create, save, open the Folders list, then click the folder where you want to format the ... then press ENTER. 17 Creating a new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and ...
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... a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help 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 the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. Open the document...
... a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help 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 the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. Open the document...
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... folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 The file or folder is permanently deleted. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items. Select multiple ... press CTRL + V. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 The file or folder is permanently deleted. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items. Select multiple ... press CTRL + V. The file or folder is not stored in Windows. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support.