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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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... features of help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your Gateway notebook. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft. Each and every...
... features of help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your Gateway notebook. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft. Each and every...
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...and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can access most closely matches your notebook model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and...ORIf you call for help for Windows Media Center If your question. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media ...
...and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can access most closely matches your notebook model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and...ORIf you call for help for Windows Media Center If your question. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media ...
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...Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar represent programs that you when the security settings on how to programs, files, help... You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to notify you discarded are available. For instructions on your notebook are set up. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see is the Windows desktop. Think of the desktop as your...
...Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar represent programs that you when the security settings on how to programs, files, help... You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to notify you discarded are available. For instructions on your notebook are set up. The Start button provides access to use the Recycle Bin, see is the Windows desktop. Think of the desktop as your...
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... button again restores the window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. You can organize 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 view the drives, folders,... the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the taskbar. 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 fit the entire...
... button again restores the window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. You can organize 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 view the drives, folders,... the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the taskbar. 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 fit the entire...
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... it there. 10 Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on a notebook is your notebook. Therefore, you want the file or folder to put the new folder. In fact, all information on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive...
... it there. 10 Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on a notebook is your notebook. Therefore, you want the file or folder to put the new folder. In fact, all information on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive...
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... the file and folder names containing the letters you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files 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...
... the file and folder names containing the letters you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files 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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www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. ... or folder that you can turn into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with your Windows desktop. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in fact). To browse for files and folders A file or folder that you...
www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. ... or folder that you can turn into text or image files. • Sticky Notes-Make a quick note with your Windows desktop. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in fact). To browse for files and folders A file or folder that you...
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... a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. To open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then...
... a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your printer, see the printer documentation. Help For more information about installing or using your notebook or have access to a network printer. To open a document: 1 Start the program. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then...
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...of service, your cost is the same regardless of the amount of computers linked together to provide information to the Internet. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. Check your telephone book for dial-up Internet connections are e-mail and the World Wide Web. In many ... cable television or special telephone lines to connect to the Internet ISP. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 25. Your notebook may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in dial-up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Your computer...
...of service, your cost is the same regardless of the amount of computers linked together to provide information to the Internet. With this notebook, contact the ISP directly. Check your telephone book for dial-up Internet connections are e-mail and the World Wide Web. In many ... cable television or special telephone lines to connect to the Internet ISP. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 25. Your notebook may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in dial-up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Your computer...
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...on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web... viruses, make sure that contains the file or program you want to store the file on your notebook, and displays the page on the Internet to your notebook. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download, then press ENTER. -...
...on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web... viruses, make sure that contains the file or program you want to store the file on your notebook, and displays the page on the Internet to your notebook. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download, then press ENTER. -...
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... faxes. Windows automatically detects an optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook to read. Sending a Fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send or receive faxes using e-mail, click Start, then click Help...the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in your standard telephone modem to connect to multiple fax servers or devices on page 59. For more information about using a broadband...
... faxes. Windows automatically detects an optional built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information, see "Protecting your notebook to read. Sending a Fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send or receive faxes using e-mail, click Start, then click Help...the Internet while sending and receiving faxes. Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in your standard telephone modem to connect to multiple fax servers or devices on page 59. For more information about using a broadband...
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www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. You may not be able to the next file in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Type ...optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc ➧ Windows Media Player automatically plays 1 Make sure that use a laser to CDs or watch movies on your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. To play these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs,...
www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file (when you click and hold it ). • Volume adjusts the volume. You may not be able to the next file in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Type ...optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc ➧ Windows Media Player automatically plays 1 Make sure that use a laser to CDs or watch movies on your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. To play these CDs on DVDs, HD-DVDs,...
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... 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 your notebook to the beginning. 34
... 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 your notebook to the beginning. 34
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...is a simple Windows program that lets you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for your notebook. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. ...page 32. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into the microphone jack on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For...
...is a simple Windows program that lets you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for your notebook. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. ...page 32. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into the microphone jack on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For...
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... are methods for your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click...
... are methods for your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click...
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... to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to close the box. 4 Right-click the Library tab, then click Music.... Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for creating music CDs. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If you record copyrighted material on a CD...
... to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to close the box. 4 Right-click the Library tab, then click Music.... Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your notebook for creating music CDs. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. If you record copyrighted material on a CD...
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...law and be subject to close the box. 38 Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you want to... opens and asks you what you need permission from the Library to do not use your legal advisor. Important We recommend that you want your notebook to the Burn List. Otherwise, you do with the disc, click × to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs...
...law and be subject to close the box. 38 Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your notebook for other remedies. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you want to... opens and asks you what you need permission from the Library to do not use your legal advisor. Important We recommend that you want your notebook to the Burn List. Otherwise, you do with the disc, click × to payment of damages and other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs...