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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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... selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Visit the... with the best product possible. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook's software features. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information...
... selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Visit the... with the best product possible. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook's software features. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information...
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... -ORIf you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access help for help for Windows Media Center If your notebook model and serial number. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box.... For each search, you are discussed. 3 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...
... -ORIf you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access help for help for Windows Media Center If your notebook model and serial number. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box.... For each search, you are discussed. 3 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...
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...desktop as your personalized work space where you discarded are running. The Start button provides access to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see... "Using Windows Security Center" on your notebook is the Windows desktop. Think of a real desk. Click a program's button on page 11. Double-click this example, depending on the right...
...desktop as your personalized work space where you discarded are running. The Start button provides access to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see... "Using Windows Security Center" on your notebook is the Windows desktop. Think of a real desk. Click a program's button on page 11. Double-click this example, depending on the right...
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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. A notebook may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. To ...program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. 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...
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. A notebook may also have more information about files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. To ...program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. 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...
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... want to go , you paste it . CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder... copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. The skills you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook.
... want to go , you paste it . CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder... copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. The skills you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook.
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... Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are stored on your notebook by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in the top right of...
... Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are stored on your notebook by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in the top right of...
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Help For more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in which you can turn into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a ... the file or folder that may have the Tablet PC features. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can also combine search criteria to refine searches. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way...
Help For more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in which you can turn into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a ... the file or folder that may have the Tablet PC features. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can also combine search criteria to refine searches. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way...
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The document opens. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document prints. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows ...
The document opens. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document prints. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows ...
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... the World Wide Web. To minimize the cost for a list of computers linked together to provide information to the Internet. Your notebook may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in dial-up Internet service, we suggest that displays information from the Internet...up Internet connections are finished. and access your e-mail messages. When you connect to the Internet through an ISP server. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The Internet is considered an always-connected ...
... the World Wide Web. To minimize the cost for a list of computers linked together to provide information to the Internet. Your notebook may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in dial-up Internet service, we suggest that displays information from the Internet...up Internet connections are finished. and access your e-mail messages. When you connect to the Internet through an ISP server. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The Internet is considered an always-connected ...
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... 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on the Internet to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. OR On the ... requested. To download files or programs from viruses" on the Web site to run or install the program. 24 Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook. A copy of the file is the process of the Web page and other Internet conditions. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to ...
... 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on the Internet to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. OR On the ... requested. To download files or programs from viruses" on the Web site to run or install the program. 24 Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook. A copy of the file is the process of the Web page and other Internet conditions. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to ...
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... online help in the lower left corner of connection you can send and receive faxes. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using your dial-up modem. If you send and receive faxes using anti-virus software. The Choose a modem name... can connect your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. You cannot use your notebook to one local fax modem, although you will be installed before , click New Fax on page 60. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type ...
... online help in the lower left corner of connection you can send and receive faxes. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using your dial-up modem. If you send and receive faxes using anti-virus software. The Choose a modem name... can connect your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. You cannot use your notebook to one local fax modem, although you will be installed before , click New Fax on page 60. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type ...
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... disc into the optical disc drive. 33 For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Some music CDs have a DVD...-compatible drive in and that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in your notebook or connected to CDs or watch a DVD you must have copy protection software. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards...
... disc into the optical disc drive. 33 For more information about using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Some music CDs have a DVD...-compatible drive in and that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in your notebook or connected to CDs or watch a DVD you must have copy protection software. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. 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. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc.
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. 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. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc.
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...listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Type recording audio or ripping in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. www.gateway.com • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to ...file on page 32. 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 the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a ...
...listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Type recording audio or ripping in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. www.gateway.com • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to ...file on page 32. 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 the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a ...
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... or MP3 files. You can copy the tracks from a music CD to clear the check box for any track you download are methods for your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your music...
... or MP3 files. You can copy the tracks from a music CD to clear the check box for any track you download are methods for your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your music...
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... Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for creating music CDs. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK....a CD or DVD, you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). Important Make sure that you use your recordable disc drive. 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. To ...
... Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for creating music CDs. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK....a CD or DVD, you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). Important Make sure that you use your recordable disc drive. 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. To ...
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Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you want to burn to close the box. 38 To create a video DVD using Windows ... box opens and asks you what you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. Important We recommend that you want your notebook to do not use your notebook for other remedies. If you need permission from the Library to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. Library...
Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you want to burn to close the box. 38 To create a video DVD using Windows ... box opens and asks you what you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. Important We recommend that you want your notebook to do not use your notebook for other remedies. If you need permission from the Library to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. Library...