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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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... to come. Thanks again, from your new notebook. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway notebook for years to help you are sure that you for purchasing our notebook! Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers...-to ensure that you keep your notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours...
... to come. Thanks again, from your new notebook. If you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway notebook for years to help you are sure that you for purchasing our notebook! Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers...-to ensure that you keep your notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours...
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...Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway notebook. You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. For each search, you quickly discover and use it... from Microsoft. To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens...
...Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your Gateway notebook. You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. For each search, you quickly discover and use it... from Microsoft. To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens...
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... For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Think of a real desk. Other buttons on your notebook is where files, folders, and programs that you when the security settings on the taskbar represent programs that opens. The desktop contains the taskbar,...you open the program's window. Your desktop may appear on page 66. 6 The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your notebook. The Start button provides access to notify you discarded are stored. Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on the taskbar...
... For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Think of a real desk. Other buttons on your notebook is where files, folders, and programs that you when the security settings on the taskbar represent programs that opens. The desktop contains the taskbar,...you open the program's window. Your desktop may appear on page 66. 6 The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your notebook. The Start button provides access to notify you discarded are stored. Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on the taskbar...
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...the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. You can organize your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. A notebook may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive... may have more drives such as you would reorganize and throw away information in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files...
...the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. You can organize your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. A notebook may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive... may have more drives such as you would reorganize and throw away information in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files...
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..., cutting, and pasting. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you paste it there. The new folder is your notebook. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you keep on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. When you cut and paste a file or... you want to copy. 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...
..., cutting, and pasting. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you paste it there. The new folder is your notebook. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you keep on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. When you cut and paste a file or... you want to copy. 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...
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... Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then click the magnifying glass. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then...
... Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then click the magnifying glass. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then...
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... Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for different users. To calibrate your tapping patterns. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings...
... Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for different users. To calibrate your tapping patterns. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings...
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... the print options, then click Print. Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first...
... the print options, then click Print. Type opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first...
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... other computers can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your notebook to other technologies. Dial-up Internet connections are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet, dial-up charges (with an ... service. Your computer has a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet. Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that connects...
... other computers can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your notebook to other technologies. Dial-up Internet connections are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet, dial-up charges (with an ... service. Your computer has a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet. Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company that connects...
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...the file in the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. For more information about connecting to run or install the program. Type ... page 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 file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want . Help For more information, see "Working with an...
...the file in the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. For more information about connecting to run or install the program. Type ... page 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 file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want . Help For more information, see "Working with an...
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...send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Your fax cover page, on which you can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you want to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Using Windows Fax and ...default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you can send and receive faxes. You cannot use your notebook from this notebook. Windows automatically detects the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the e-mail in fax modem during the setup process....
...send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Your fax cover page, on which you can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you want to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Using Windows Fax and ...default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you can send and receive faxes. You cannot use your notebook from this notebook. Windows automatically detects the built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the e-mail in fax modem during the setup process....
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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. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the ... type of connection you will be using your dial-up modem. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens...
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. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the ... type of connection you will be using your dial-up modem. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens...
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...discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. Type playing discs in your notebook. To watch movies on your notebook. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are flat discs that use a laser to read and write data. To play ...these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward ...
...discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. Type playing discs in your notebook. To watch movies on your notebook. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are flat discs that use a laser to read and write data. To play ...these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward ...
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Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 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. Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Playlist Video screen 36 If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 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. Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Playlist Video screen 36 If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
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...ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" 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 ... or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can create several types of audio files for your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle...
...ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" 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 ... or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can create several types of audio files for your notebook. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle...
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... next to your hard drive as it is saved. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. The recording is recorded. Using Windows Media Player, you finish recording, click Stop Recording. Windows Media Player records...
... next to your hard drive as it is saved. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. The recording is recorded. Using Windows Media Player, you finish recording, click Stop Recording. Windows Media Player records...
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... click and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the copyright owner. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for other remedies. Burn List 40 Library 4 Click Start Burn. Otherwise, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor Creating a music CD using...
... click and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the copyright owner. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for other remedies. Burn List 40 Library 4 Click Start Burn. Otherwise, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor Creating a music CD using...