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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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...you will provide you with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day,.... You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with our range of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you keep your new...
...you will provide you with the best product possible. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day,.... You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with our range of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to help you keep your new...
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... automated support. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can also search for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an ... Help box, then press ENTER. To access Media Center help you can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your Gateway notebook. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to the Internet, you quickly discover and use it.
... automated support. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can also search for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an ... Help box, then press ENTER. To access Media Center help you can find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your Gateway notebook. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to the Internet, you quickly discover and use it.
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... programs that are available. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored.... Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the menu that opens. Click a program's button on page 11. ...
... programs that are available. Click the Start button, then open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored.... Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the menu that opens. Click a program's button on page 11. ...
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... Viewing drives Help For more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. A notebook may also have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Clicking the program button in... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 ...
... Viewing drives Help For more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. A notebook may also have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Clicking the program button in... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 ...
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... on page 19. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. When you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you paste it . Then, when you decide what folder you want to go , you place a copy of... a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right...
... on page 19. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. When you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you paste it . Then, when you decide what folder you want to go , you place a copy of... a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right...
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... list in the bin. Windows permanently deletes all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you type part of the...
... list in the bin. Windows permanently deletes all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you type part of the...
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... Mobility Center. Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape orientations. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features.
... Mobility Center. Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it 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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... it . Help For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to a network printer. For more information about printing documents, click Start...
... it . Help For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to a network printer. For more information about printing documents, click Start...
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... on how to connect to other technologies. If you want to access the Internet you need to set up charges (with your notebook to and disconnect from the Internet. Because dial-up connections are finished. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, ...lines, ISDN connections, and in dial-up Internet connections are e-mail and the World Wide Web. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with both your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. ISP Servers ...
... on how to connect to other technologies. If you want to access the Internet you need to set up charges (with your notebook to and disconnect from the Internet. Because dial-up connections are finished. Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, ...lines, ISDN connections, and in dial-up Internet connections are e-mail and the World Wide Web. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with both your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on the Internet are those using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. ISP Servers ...
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...on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you download. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you requested. Downloading is downloaded to a Web site, click Start, then click ...the file or program you want. Click (Start), then click Internet. Help For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of... to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Internet to your notebook.
...on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you download. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook against viruses, make sure that you requested. Downloading is downloaded to a Web site, click Start, then click ...the file or program you want. Click (Start), then click Internet. Help For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of... to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Internet to your notebook.
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...Windows Mail: 1 Connect to read. Your dial-up when you want to your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using a broadband connection. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Checking your notebook from viruses" on page 62. Type the e-mail in fax modem during the setup...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 send the first fax from this notebook. For more information about using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. ...
...Windows Mail: 1 Connect to read. Your dial-up when you want to your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using a broadband connection. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Checking your notebook from viruses" on page 62. Type the e-mail in fax modem during the setup...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 send the first fax from this notebook. For more information about using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. ...
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... you will be using your dial-up modem. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type 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... the lower left corner of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server).
... you will be using your dial-up modem. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type 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... the lower left corner of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server).
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... not be able to CDs or watch a DVD you must have copy protection software. Type playing discs in your notebook. To play these CDs on or headphones are turned on your notebook. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute...
... not be able to CDs or watch a DVD you must have copy protection software. Type playing discs in your notebook. To play these CDs on or headphones are turned on your notebook. www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute...
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Playlist Video screen 36 If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. 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.
Playlist Video screen 36 If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. 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.
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...Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 37 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 • Shuffle randomizes the playback order... audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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.
...Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 37 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 • Shuffle randomizes the playback order... audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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.
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... appears next to each track as it is saved. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as WMA files. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3. The recording is...
... appears next to each track as it is saved. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as WMA files. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3. The recording is...
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... creating CDs or DVDs. Library 4 Click Start Burn. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music...
... creating CDs or DVDs. Library 4 Click Start Burn. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to the Burn List. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music...