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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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... that you are provided with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to provide best-of us at www.gateway.com. Please read this manual carefully to come. We sincerely hope...
... that you are provided with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to provide best-of us at www.gateway.com. Please read this manual carefully to come. We sincerely hope...
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... the program. Using online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can access help for help...Center, you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Available information ...
... the program. Using online help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can access help for help...Center, you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Available information ...
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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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... on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to notify you open the Windows Security Center. Think of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the taskbar near the clock. Click a ... ENTER. Double-click this example, depending on page 62. 6 Other buttons on page 11. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that are running. The desktop is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your...
... on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to notify you open the Windows Security Center. Think of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the taskbar near the clock. Click a ... ENTER. Double-click this example, depending on page 62. 6 Other buttons on page 11. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that are running. The desktop is the bar at the bottom of the desktop as your...
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If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see .... 2 Click All Programs to open files, 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. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see .... 2 Click All Programs to open files, 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. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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... to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A shortcut icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or ... button) the program that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 When you search for that shows the window title. 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. Most...
... to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A shortcut icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or ... button) the program that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 When you search for that shows the window title. 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. Most...
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... such as a disc drive. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A notebook may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help...in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. 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 Print or Save.
... such as a disc drive. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A notebook may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help...in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. 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 Print or Save.
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.... Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. The skills you want to create a new...what folder you want the file or folder to go , you paste it there. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. When you decide where you want the copy to go in (the destination folder), you paste it there. ...
.... Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard. When you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. The skills you want to create a new...what folder you want the file or folder to go , you paste it there. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. When you decide where you want the copy to go in (the destination folder), you paste it there. ...
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..." on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on your... the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in its old location. A pop-up...
..." on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on your... the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in its old location. A pop-up...
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...double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in the bin. Files and folders found using the...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...name. • If you type part of the name, Search will list all files in the list. Windows asks you if you want to search on your hard drive, you are looking for files and folders, ...
...double-clicking the name in the Recycle Bin. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that have characteristics in the bin. Files and folders found using the...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...name. • If you type part of the name, Search will list all files in the list. Windows asks you if you want to search on your hard drive, you are looking for files and folders, ...
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...display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for entering data. • Windows Journal-Hand-write documents which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their... date • File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in the results window. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support...
...display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for entering data. • Windows Journal-Hand-write documents which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to find. 3 Continue double-clicking folders and their... date • File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in the results window. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... has used your tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use-recalibrate it to left-handed writer. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). To calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click...pointer does not seem to line up with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's ...
... has used your tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use-recalibrate it to left-handed writer. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). To calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click...pointer does not seem to line up with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's ...
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... clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left of the...
... clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). 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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The basic methods of files. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to most of these types of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to format the document. Help For more information about saving ...Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open , and print a document using a program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
The basic methods of files. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to most of these types of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to format the document. Help For more information about saving ...Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. File name 2 Click Browse Folders to open , and print a document using a program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click Print. The document prints. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you must have access to open it was created in. Type opening documents, click...
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click Print. The document prints. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you must have access to open it was created in. Type opening documents, click...
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...new name, then press ENTER. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. Do this... The file or folder is not stored in Windows. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 To... Copy... items in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in the Recycle Bin. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, ...
...new name, then press ENTER. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. Do this... The file or folder is not stored in Windows. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 To... Copy... items in a list or window Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in the Recycle Bin. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, ...