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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 4 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 4 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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...Creating a music CD 39 Creating a video DVD 40 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 43 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46... resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and ...
...Creating a music CD 39 Creating a video DVD 40 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 43 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46... resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and ...
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www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 ... game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive space 89 Checking hard drive space 89 Deleting unnecessary files 90 Checking the hard drive for errors 90 Defragmenting the ...
www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 ... game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive space 89 Checking hard drive space 89 Deleting unnecessary files 90 Checking the hard drive for errors 90 Defragmenting the ...
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...and performance of -class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway notebook. 2 Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible ... If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. 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 help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. ...
...and performance of -class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway notebook. 2 Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible ... If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. 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 help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. ...
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... or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. www.gateway.com To search for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. For each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help ...and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help...
... or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. www.gateway.com To search for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. For each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help ...and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help...
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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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... taskbar near the clock. Click a program's button on the menu that are available. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook are set up. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and...personalized work space where you when the security settings on page 11. The Start button provides access to notify you open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook ...
... taskbar near the clock. Click a program's button on the menu that are available. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook are set up. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see is where files, folders, and...personalized work space where you when the security settings on page 11. The Start button provides access to notify you open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook ...
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...all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the... Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á 1 Click (Start)..., get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
...all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the... Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á 1 Click (Start)..., get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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... ENTER. The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type window in the current window. 8 You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). When you search for a ...drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... ENTER. The Search box lets you double-click the icon for a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type window in the current window. 8 You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). When you search for a ...drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. Hard Disc drive 9 Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. A notebook may also have more than one drive. You may have more information about files and folders, click Start, then...information in a file cabinet. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer....
...your files and programs to a button on the taskbar. Hard Disc drive 9 Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. A notebook may also have more than one drive. You may have more information about files and folders, click Start, then...information in a file cabinet. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer....
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... To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. 10 When you decide where you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing..., you paste it there. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. The skills you need to go , you keep on the Windows clipboard. Files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy ...
... To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. 10 When you decide where you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing..., you paste it there. Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. The skills you need to go , you keep on the Windows clipboard. Files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy ...
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... folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Eventually the trash can is removed from its new location and is emptied. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you decide to empty the... and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. For instructions on how to copy. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 19. To move .
... folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Eventually the trash can is removed from its new location and is emptied. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you decide to empty the... and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. For instructions on how to copy. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 19. To move .
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... the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in common, but you do not remember where they...using this utility can use the Search utility. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files and folders of that you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle ...
... the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type searching in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in common, but you do not remember where they...using this utility can use the Search utility. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows permanently deletes all files and folders of that you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle ...
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...date • Modification date • File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in the results window. It is usually on a drive inside yet another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with your search by the: • Name or...A file or folder that you need is called browsing. To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
...date • Modification date • File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in the results window. It is usually on a drive inside yet another program. • Inkball-Practice and master digital pen input with your search by the: • Name or...A file or folder that you need is called browsing. To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
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... calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and...
... calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and...
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... Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen 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 window. Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left...
... Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen 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 window. Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left...
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... list, then click the folder where you want to save it later. 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. Type saving in the File...and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Saving a document After you create a document, you need to other similar files. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and...
... list, then click the folder where you want to save it later. 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. Type saving in the File...and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Saving a document After you create a document, you need to other similar files. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and...
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... Folders list, then click the folder you want to open. 4 Double-click the document file name. To print a document: 1 Make sure that it . CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it was created in. Type opening documents, click Start, then...
... Folders list, then click the folder you want to open. 4 Double-click the document file name. To print a document: 1 Make sure that it . CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it was created in. Type opening documents, click Start, then...
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....gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. Close the active window or...stored in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 The ...
....gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. Close the active window or...stored in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Click inside the folder or window where you can use in Windows and almost all programs that you want to a different file, folder, or running program Press ALT + TAB. 19 The ...