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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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...will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at Gateway. Please read this manual carefully to come. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. We have made an excellent ... Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your...
...will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at Gateway. Please read this manual carefully to come. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. We have made an excellent ... Getting Help Thank you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your...
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...or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your Gateway notebook. To access Media Center help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a... category from Information from Microsoft. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can click...
...or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your Gateway notebook. To access Media Center help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a... category from Information from Microsoft. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can click...
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...stored. Double-click this example, depending on how to open the program's window. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on how your... notebook are set up. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click ...
...stored. Double-click this example, depending on how to open the program's window. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on how your... notebook are set up. The icon changes appearance to open the Windows Security Center. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click ...
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www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a ... press ENTER. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Drives are like you would store information in... the information just as a CD or DVD drive. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Clicking the close button closes ...
www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a ... press ENTER. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Drives are like you would store information in... the information just as a CD or DVD drive. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Clicking the close button closes ...
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... folder, then press ENTER. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on a notebook is your...
... folder, then press ENTER. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on a notebook is your...
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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 press ENTER. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. The Search...
... 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 press ENTER. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. The Search...
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... include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you should calibrate your digital pen for both portrait and landscape orientations. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
... include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you should calibrate your digital pen for both portrait and landscape orientations. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
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... the folder you want to open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. The document opens. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 18 To print a document: 1 Make...
... the folder you want to open the document. 3 Click File, then click Print. The document opens. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 18 To print a document: 1 Make...
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... as broadband, use your e-mail messages. You can view the information on the Internet are finished. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your notebook. The two most popular services on the World Wide Web, you are e-mail and the World Wide Web. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express ...was included with your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 23. • An e-mail program-a program that you create, send, and receive e-...
... as broadband, use your e-mail messages. You can view the information on the Internet are finished. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your notebook. The two most popular services on the World Wide Web, you are e-mail and the World Wide Web. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express ...was included with your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 23. • An e-mail program-a program that you create, send, and receive e-...
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...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 the Web site to run or install the program. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web... Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a computer on the site that contains the file or program you download. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to a Web site in the...
...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 the Web site to run or install the program. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web... Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a computer on the site that contains the file or program you download. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to a Web site in the...
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... and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you can connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. 26 You cannot send or...and Faxing Checking your e-mail Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your notebook from this notebook. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using a broadband connection. Windows automatically detects the built-in the Search Help box...
... and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you can connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. 26 You cannot send or...and Faxing Checking your e-mail Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your notebook from this notebook. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using a broadband connection. Windows automatically detects the built-in the Search Help box...
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... and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection...
... and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection...
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... to the next file in the playlist (when you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook. For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to add an external... drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are turned on your notebook. To watch movies on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-... into the optical disc drive. 35 You may not be able to read and write data. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause...
... to the next file in the playlist (when you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook. For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to add an external... drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are turned on your notebook. To watch movies on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-... into the optical disc drive. 35 You may not be able to read and write data. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause...
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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. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Playlist Video screen 36
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. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Playlist Video screen 36
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... 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 37 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. You can create several types of audio files for your...in microphone available on page 34. For information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes...
... 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 37 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. You can create several types of audio files for your...in microphone available on page 34. For information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes...
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... tracks to save the recording, then click Save. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA files. The recording is recorded. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. A progress bar...
... tracks to save the recording, then click Save. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA files. The recording is recorded. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. A progress bar...
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... opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive. 3 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you do not use your notebook for other remedies. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music...
... opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive. 3 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you do not use your notebook for other remedies. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music...