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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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...and support in good operating condition. We are provided with our range of your new notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.gateway.com. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure .... We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your notebook in addition to high-quality, brand-name ...
...and support in good operating condition. We are provided with our range of your new notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.gateway.com. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure .... We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your notebook in addition to high-quality, brand-name ...
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...type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. 3 You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your Gateway notebook. To access Media Center help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You can also search for information on how to help for a topic...Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook has Windows Vista Media Center Edition, you quickly discover and use it. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and ...
...type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. 3 You can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your Gateway notebook. To access Media Center help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You can also search for information on how to help for a topic...Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook has Windows Vista Media Center Edition, you quickly discover and use it. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of any Help and ...
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... icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. . The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook. Think of a real desk. The desktop is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. The desktop contains the taskbar,... the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 66. 6 Help For more information, see is the Windows desktop...
... icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. . The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook. Think of a real desk. The desktop is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. The desktop contains the taskbar,... the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 66. 6 Help For more information, see is the Windows desktop...
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... the active window or program. You may have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they... hold files and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar....
... the active window or program. You may have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they... hold files and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar....
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... A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. The new folder is your notebook. Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is deleted from... its original location and place the file or folder on a notebook is stored in (the destination folder), you need to put the new folder. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. When you cut...
... A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. The new folder is your notebook. Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is deleted from... its original location and place the file or folder on a notebook is stored in (the destination folder), you need to put the new folder. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. When you cut...
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... files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to search on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the list. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then click the magnifying glass. The Recycle...
... files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to search on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the list. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then click the magnifying glass. The Recycle...
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... you use -recalibrate it into another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with this game. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
... you use -recalibrate it into another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with this game. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
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... ENTER. 18 Help For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. Help For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document opens. To open...
... ENTER. 18 Help For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. Help For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document opens. To open...
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... and Internet service provider) often increase the longer you access the Internet and your e-mail messages. Setting up charges (with your notebook to and disconnect from the Internet. Dial-up Internet connections are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet, dial-up an ... everywhere. Your computer has a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. If you want to access the Internet you connect to your cost is considered an always-connected service. ...
... and Internet service provider) often increase the longer you access the Internet and your e-mail messages. Setting up charges (with your notebook to and disconnect from the Internet. Dial-up Internet connections are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet, dial-up an ... everywhere. Your computer has a built-in some cases ADSL over the Internet. Internet Servers store information so other technologies. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. If you want to access the Internet you connect to your cost is considered an always-connected service. ...
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...the many information sources on the browser address bar. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your Web browser. CHAPTER 3: ... browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. The speed that contains the file or program you download. To download files or programs from...
...the many information sources on the browser address bar. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook, and displays the page on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your Web browser. CHAPTER 3: ... browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. The speed that contains the file or program you download. To download files or programs from...
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...and receiving faxes. 26 To check your e-mail using McAfee SecurityCenter. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your notebook from this notebook. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a cable or ...required information, is set up modem cable must be installed before you want to read. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Checking your notebook to one local fax modem, although you prepare to send the first fax from viruses" on a network. For more information about using...
...and receiving faxes. 26 To check your e-mail using McAfee SecurityCenter. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your notebook from this notebook. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a cable or ...required information, is set up modem cable must be installed before you want to read. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Checking your notebook to one local fax modem, although you prepare to send the first fax from viruses" on a network. For more information about using...
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... a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the lower left corner of connection you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens.... 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the dialog box, then click Next. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server).
... a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the lower left corner of connection you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens.... 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the dialog box, then click Next. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server).
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... all optical discs. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in your notebook. For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch a DVD you click it). •...; Volume adjusts the volume. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the...
... all optical discs. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in your notebook. For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch a DVD you click it). •...; Volume adjusts the volume. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the...
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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. 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. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 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. 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. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Playlist Video screen 36
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...Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about playing audio files, see your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. 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 ...
...Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about playing audio files, see your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. 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 ...
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... methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you finish recording, click Stop Recording. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your notebook's hard drive as it is saved. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. The Save As dialog box...
... methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you finish recording, click Stop Recording. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your notebook's hard drive as it is saved. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. The Save As dialog box...
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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. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs...
... 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. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs...