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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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...copying 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 ...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 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting ...
...copying 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 ...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 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 58 Protecting ...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen ...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 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen ...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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... many features of -class service and support in addition to provide best-of your Gateway notebook. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. Help and Support opens. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials...
... many features of -class service and support in addition to provide best-of your Gateway notebook. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. Help and Support opens. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials...
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www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook model and serial number. To access Media Center help . The Media Center Help ...window opens. -ORIf you can access help for information on your notebook contains information that most online help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Contacting Gateway The label on how to use Windows Media Center. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),...
www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook model and serial number. To access Media Center help . The Media Center Help ...window opens. -ORIf you can access help for information on your notebook contains information that most online help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Contacting Gateway The label on how to use Windows Media Center. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),...
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...must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are running. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may appear ...Bin, see is set below the recommended value or when updates are available. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. For instructions on how to open programs and perform other programs, and...
...must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The Windows Security Center icon may be different from your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are running. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may appear ...Bin, see is set below the recommended value or when updates are available. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. For instructions on how to open programs and perform other programs, and...
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...window again. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. You may have more drives such as a disc drive. Clicking the close button closes the active...drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard 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 hold ...
...window again. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can organize your files and programs to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. You may have more drives such as a disc drive. Clicking the close button closes the active...drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard 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 hold ...
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..., but as soon as you cut or copy again. When you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on your hard drive. ...or folder, you want to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. They can paste copies of the file or folder on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Then, when you decide what folder you remove the file or folder from ...
..., but as soon as you cut or copy again. When you copy or cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on your hard drive. ...or folder, you want to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. They can paste copies of the file or folder on a notebook is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Then, when you decide what folder you remove the file or folder from ...
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... file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows asks you if you are looking for files and folders, click...
... file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows asks you if you are looking for files and folders, click...
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...-write documents which it into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with your Windows desktop. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of folders...the list in the results window. Help For more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. You can search by selecting the search options that ...
...-write documents which it into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with your Windows desktop. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of folders...the list in the results window. Help For more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. You can search by selecting the search options that ...
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.... 3 Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click Print. For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. Printing a document To print a document, you want to open. 4 Double-click the document file name. Help For more information...
.... 3 Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. 4 Set the print options, then click Print. For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. Printing a document To print a document, you want to open. 4 Double-click the document file name. Help For more information...
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... the cost for a list of computers linked together to provide information to the Internet through an let you access the Internet and your notebook to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider...the World Wide Web. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). Dial-up an Internet account with your notebook. In many instances, broadband is the same regardless of the amount of time you need : • A modem-a device that provides access...
... the cost for a list of computers linked together to provide information to the Internet through an let you access the Internet and your notebook to the Internet through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider...the World Wide Web. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with an Internet service provider (ISP). Dial-up an Internet account with your notebook. In many instances, broadband is the same regardless of the amount of time you need : • A modem-a device that provides access...
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...For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a computer on the Internet to your Web browser. Your default Web 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 ...browser address bar. - Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 24 The time that it takes to transfer the file to...
...For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a computer on the Internet to your Web browser. Your default Web 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 ...browser address bar. - Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 24 The time that it takes to transfer the file to...
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...e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 If you are not sure whether your notebook has a built-in fax modem, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this...and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You cannot use your notebook from viruses" on page 59. Type e-mail in your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your Notebook Reference Guide. You cannot send or receive a fax using a broadband connection. You can connect your...
...e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 If you are not sure whether your notebook has a built-in fax modem, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this...and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You cannot use your notebook from viruses" on page 59. Type e-mail in your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your Notebook Reference Guide. You cannot send or receive a fax using a broadband connection. You can connect your...
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... optical disc drive. 33 Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. To play these CDs on or headphones are plugged in and that the speakers are turned on your notebook. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly...
... optical disc drive. 33 Important Some music CDs have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. To play these CDs on or headphones are plugged in and that the speakers are turned on your notebook. www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly...
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... begins playing the disc. Windows Media Player opens. 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 Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video...
... begins playing the disc. Windows Media Player opens. 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 Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video...
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...Save. For the location of audio files for the recording, specify the file type and location where you record and play audio files. www.gateway.com • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the previous file on the disc ... listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. The recording is a simple Windows program that lets you want to the next file on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. Type recording audio or ripping in microphone available on the disc (when you finish...
...Save. For the location of audio files for the recording, specify the file type and location where you record and play audio files. www.gateway.com • Rewind quickly rewinds the current file (when you click and hold it) or skips to the previous file on the disc ... listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. The recording is a simple Windows program that lets you want to the next file on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. Type recording audio or ripping in microphone available on the disc (when you finish...
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...) by categories, find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you download are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. You can organize your hard drive. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help...
...) by categories, find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files-When you download are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. You can organize your hard drive. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help...
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...Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you use your notebook for creating music CDs. To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To ...the track or album you want your music library, you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your notebook to do not use a writable CD for other remedies. Most automobile stereos will not play DVDs. 3 If...
...Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you use your notebook for creating music CDs. To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. To ...the track or album you want your music library, you can edit the track's tags (informational fields). www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your notebook to do not use a writable CD for other remedies. Most automobile stereos will not play DVDs. 3 If...
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Burn List Creating a video DVD If your legal advisor. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your ... to burn to CD from the copyright owner. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker. Important We recommend that you want your notebook to do not use your notebook for other remedies. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need...
Burn List Creating a video DVD If your legal advisor. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker: 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your ... to burn to CD from the copyright owner. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker. Important We recommend that you want your notebook to do not use your notebook for other remedies. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need...