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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 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank 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 ...
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... 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 networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 ...network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Startup and...
... 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 networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 ...network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Startup and...
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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing ...Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your... Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive space...
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing ...Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your... Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive space...
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We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook's software features. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides... considerate service. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Thanks again, from all of your Gateway notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...
We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook's software features. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides... considerate service. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for years to come. Thanks again, from all of your Gateway notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...
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Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook has Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are using the program. Help and Support opens. 2 In the...(keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Contacting Gateway The label on how to use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help for information on your notebook contains information that most online help for help. Using online help If you are connected...
Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook has Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are using the program. Help and Support opens. 2 In the...(keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Contacting Gateway The label on how to use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help for information on your notebook contains information that most online help for help. Using online help If you are connected...
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...below the recommended value or when updates are available. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help ...box, then press ENTER. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on page 11. The Start button provides access to notify you discarded are ...
...below the recommended value or when updates are available. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help ...box, then press ENTER. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on page 11. The Start button provides access to notify you discarded are ...
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... the active window to its former size. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Clicking an item on your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they...
... the active window to its former size. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Clicking an item on your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they...
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...copy to go, you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. 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 stored in..., then press ENTER. Therefore, you want to copy and move files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on a notebook is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you paste it there...
...copy to go, you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. 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 stored in..., then press ENTER. Therefore, you want to copy and move files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on a notebook is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you paste it there...
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... opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the bin. Windows asks you if you want to search on the Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty...
... opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the Recycle Bin. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the bin. Windows asks you if you want to search on the Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty...
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...then click Help and Support. Help For more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Some of your Windows desktop..... • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with your search by the: • Name or part of folders to refine searches. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on . Files and folders found using this...
...then click Help and Support. Help For more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Some of your Windows desktop..... • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with your search by the: • Name or part of folders to refine searches. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on . Files and folders found using this...
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Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help For more information about printing 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. Help For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...
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...provider-a company that provides access to your e-mail messages. Cable and DSL modems connect to the Internet through an let you can access this notebook, contact the ISP directly. Check your ISP and access the Internet. For more information, see "Using the World Wide Web" on the ...Internet are finished. To set up an Internet account with your notebook to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up an Internet account Before you connect to the Internet. Because...
...provider-a company that provides access to your e-mail messages. Cable and DSL modems connect to the Internet through an let you can access this notebook, contact the ISP directly. Check your ISP and access the Internet. For more information, see "Using the World Wide Web" on the ...Internet are finished. To set up an Internet account with your notebook to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up an Internet account Before you connect to the Internet. Because...
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...file is the process of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that a Web page displays on your notebook. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with files and folders" on page 9. 4 ... on the Internet to a Web site. For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on page 60. Downloading files Caution To protect your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. To connect to a Web...
...file is the process of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that a Web page displays on your notebook. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with files and folders" on page 9. 4 ... on the Internet to a Web site. For more information about connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on page 60. Downloading files Caution To protect your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. To connect to a Web...
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...-in your dial-up when you send and receive faxes using a broadband connection. Many Internet services exist that let you can connect your notebook from this notebook before, click New Fax on page 60. For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your... notebook to send the first fax from viruses" on the toolbar. You can connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. You cannot ...
...-in your dial-up when you send and receive faxes using a broadband connection. Many Internet services exist that let you can connect your notebook from this notebook before, click New Fax on page 60. For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your... notebook to send the first fax from viruses" on the toolbar. You can connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. You cannot ...
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...Blu-ray Discs. Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward ...and that use a laser to read and write data. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. To watch movies on your notebook. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. CDs, ...
...Blu-ray Discs. Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward ...and that use a laser to read and write data. Playing optical discs Optical discs are all optical discs. To watch movies on your notebook. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player, click Help. CDs, ...
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... file to do with the disc, click Play. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to the beginning. 34 Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs...
... file to do with the disc, click Play. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to the beginning. 34 Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs...
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...when you record and play audio files. You can create several types of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. Recording audio files Sound recorder is saved. 35 The Save As dialog... box opens. 5 Type a name for your notebook. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into the microphone jack on your listening enjoyment, including ...
...when you record and play audio files. You can create several types of the microphone jack, see "Playing audio and video files" on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. Recording audio files Sound recorder is saved. 35 The Save As dialog... box opens. 5 Type a name for your notebook. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into the microphone jack on your listening enjoyment, including ...
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... your music library by: • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you want to your music library. 36 The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. Windows Media Player records the tracks to clear the check box for your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into...
... your music library by: • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you want to your music library. 36 The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. Windows Media Player records the tracks to clear the check box for your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into...
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.... The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you need permission from the copyright owner. Windows Media... Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for creating music CDs. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. Otherwise, you want to close the box. 4 Right-click...
.... The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you need permission from the copyright owner. Windows Media... Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for creating music CDs. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. Otherwise, you want to close the box. 4 Right-click...
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.... Important We recommend that you want your legal advisor. Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook for other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook to do not use your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows...
.... Important We recommend that you want your legal advisor. Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook for other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook to do not use your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows...