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1. To set up Internet filtering 1 dick Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for The User Controls dialog box opens 3 dick On enforce current settings then click Windows Vista Web Filter The Web Restrictions dialog box opens 4 Specify the settings you want to use for this user then click OK The settings are saved 11 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet 1 dick Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 lick the user account to schedule for then click Time limits The Time Restrictions dialog box opens 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer Blocked hours are blue and allowed hours are white E Restricting game access You can restrict games by game ratings or you can specify the games which are not allowed gt To restrict games by game ratings 1 dick Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 lick the user account to set up restrictions for then click Games The Game Controls dial
2. gt To delete files or folders 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window click the files or folders that you want to delete For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 16 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 12 2 dick Organize then click Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin m gt To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin l Double click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it 2 dick the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 16 3 Click Restore Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations 11 CHAPTER 2 Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin These files cannot be restored l Double click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop The Recycle Bin window opens 2 dick Empty the Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin Help eal For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin click Start then click Help and Support Type emptying the Recy
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4. deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6 11 I renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting settings 64 resolution 69 saver 66 screen saver changing 66 Search utility 12 searching for files and folders 12 13 in Help and Support 2 security BigFix 61 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton Internet Security 57 password 56 user accounts 56 virus protection 57 Windows Security Center 59 Windows Update 60 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files folders or programs 16 Sidebar configuring 68 gadgets 68 software See programs sound changing system 70 scheme 70 Sound Recorder recording audio 31 speech recognition 76 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask 42 entering 48 support using 2 system identification label 3 T taskbar 6 TCP IP protocol configuring 48 tele
5. erp USE ari aft Poen Getter mui i Bamoa ples a a ot re 5 Change the settings you want then click OK You can change Power down times for your hard drive wireless network adapter USB devices and processor Power management settings for your display processor and expansion cards Behavior of your computer s power button 6 Click Save changes 7 To create a new power plan on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan then follow the on screen instructions rc ie pS Fr en a e oa aia Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see or if the mouse is difficult to control Windows has several tools that help you use it more easily 14 www gateway com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings To use the Ease of Access Center 1 dick Start Control Panel Ease of Access then click Ease of Access Center The Ease of Access Center opens 0000000000000 O ni u Lamm iem l isa d imm e ba a a l mm ae y Ks ES er rer me m ee es ee ee ee e RE ER OS EEE EN Se ee Pc es el DEE ee come esol aes T T es Tapar eed ee ee F Ee ee ee Tian U feet Free L e oe Dig Tie Loa re mP ae a A SS m u oe e rel were Bime jpeg mi Bien mag ine ma nme gi ge per sey bang
6. folder text or graphic Select multiple items in a list or window Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Permanently delete a file or folder Rename a file or folder Close the active window or program Switch to a different file folder or running program Do this Click the item then press CTRL C Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Click the file or folder then press SHIFT DELETE The file or folder is permanently deleted The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin Click the file or folder press F2 type the new name then press ENTER Press ALT F4 Press ALT TAB 3 Using the Internet and Faxing e Learning about the Internet e Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e mail e Using Windows Fax and Scan e Sending a fax e Receiving and viewing a fax CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere The two most popular services on the Internet are e mail and the World Wide Web You can access this network by connecting your computer to a te
7. programs The Application Restrictions dialog box opens rc 3 Click User name can only use the programs allow click the checkbox for each program you want to allow access to then click OK N Tip ma Click Check All then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to Creating activity reports gt To create a report of a user s computer and Internet use 1 dick Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 dick the user account to create a report for then click View activity reports The activity report is displayed The activity report includes such information as Top 10 Web sites visited Most recent 10 Web sites blocked File downloads Applications run e Logon times 80 Notices www gateway com Copyright 2007 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described
8. then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens The New Fax window opens fee Fa Fi a a je p jp et Lem ia ee iila i iii Bee PLAID EP bee i 22 www gateway com 7 Create your fax then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list The Sender Information dialog box opens 8 Type your information in the spaces provided then click OK The New Fax dialog box opens 9 To enter optional dialing rule information click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu If you have not set up a dialing rule select New Rule from the menu The Location Information dialog box opens ed bJ CEI Pe iy piapa e TMSA DA ee a Hie fia an abet your era erat a What Sauny negate wane you in nga United Stabes Wiel area gade or city cocked are you in en fF pou need in gedi a carer code what is fi E yu del a number in Be an ae ire what ie The phase eye pi ee Br a T Tore deing Pooks daing Thee below disn fhe ctor yon har pected Sanit Pe 23 CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 11 Highlight your location then click Edit The Edit Location dialog box opens 12 Complete the location information then click OK You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box 13 dick OK The New Fax dialog box opens 14 Enter scan or attach the fax information you want to send then cli
9. then press ENTER gt To view shared drives and folders 1 2 3 Click Start then click Network The Network window opens If no drives or folders are displayed click the option bar under the menu bar then click Turn on network discover and file sharing Double click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view All shared drives and folders are listed Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on another computer the contents of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer For example a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1 To access the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2 double click the shortcut icon To map a network drive 1 2 3 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in Viewing shared drives and folders on page 52 Right click the drive or folder then click Create Shortcut A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop Click x to close the window E Opening files across the network gt To open files across the network l 2 3 4 Start the program for the file you want to open Click File then click Open Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open Double click the folder containing the file then doubl
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11. All Programs then click Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax E 20 A Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows Media Center CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about using Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using Windows Media Player Shortcut Start Computer find the file double click the file 1 dick Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 2 dick Library then double click the media file you want to play Erria Trai ef lily The Kima 3 Ma n if a a Tine Miau ol a Hiph Playback controls Media library 28 www gateway com 3 dick one of the following to control playback Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause Play Mute Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist e Repeat starts playing
12. Beinen pre A oe eee ed eee F Ef iig e a feed 2 ES Li Ba i o ip Ee ee es 2 Inthe Quick access to common tools section click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes to Windows Start Magnifier provides a close up view of the area near your mouse pointer Start On Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen You can press keys on the on screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse e Start Narrator reads on screen text and describes graphics Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high contrast colors You can also use the Ease of Access Center to Use the computer without a display mouse or keyboard Make the computer display easier to see Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use e Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 15 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice To set up voice recognition 1 Click Start Control Panel Ease of Access then click Speech Recognition Options The Speech Recognition Options window opens a at i m i oP bee eee ede 1 mma l poet pee ol ee ee te Image a poe je in ee ee oe oe rie me ed e ee Et ees bee yt p 2 dick one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition Start Speech Recognition turns on speech recogniti
13. C _ Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows and other programs and computer tools and utilities Click the Start button then open a file or program by clicking an item on the menu that opens The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded are stored You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin see Deleting files and folders on page 11 The Windows Security Center icon may appear on the taskbar near the clock The icon changes appearance to notify you when the security settings on your computer are set below the recommended value or when updates are available Double click this icon to open the Windows Security Center For more information see Modifying security settings on page 59 www gateway com Using the Start menu ee Help eal For more information about the Windows Start menu click Start then click Help and Support Tyoe Windows Start menu in the Search Help box then press ENTER You can start programs open files customize your system get help search for files and
14. a router a cable or DSL modem your computers and cables connecting each of these components The router is the central control point for the network SU Tip ma TO add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built in access point www gateway com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet ready devices Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Cable DSL modem h Equipment you need for a router based Ethernet network X Important For best results all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 or Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps or 10 100 1000 A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component For a wired Ethernet network you need Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks One router e One broadband Internet connection optional Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router be sure the model includes everything your network needs including Internet security features such as a firewall to protect your network from unwanted intruders e 4 port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware DHCP server dynamic IP address assignment to autom
15. area The largest and most well known example of a WAN is the Internet Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking 42 An wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet N Important a Check local code requirements before UL HE cable or other wiring in your home or office Your municipality may require you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer Ethernet is available at three different speeds Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps Most home networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components Business networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Using arouter The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol DHCP using a router A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device For information on setting up a router see the router s documentation Example router based Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network The network is made up of
16. date Filetype Tag Author Text contained in the file Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders found using this utility can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels usually many more levels than a file cabinet in fact So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing To browse for a file 1 dick Start then click Computer The Computer window opens 2 Double click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find 3 re double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want Help For more information about browsing for files and folders click Start then click da and Support Type files and folders in the Search Help box then press ENTER Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files spreadsheet files or other similar files The Er methods of creating saving opening and prin
17. in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark acknowledgments Gateway and the Black and White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ol 82 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows Index A access point setting up 47 using 46 accessibility high contrast color scheme 14 Magnifier 74 Narrator 74 on screen keyboard 74 settings 74 accessing shared drives 52 shared files 52 shared folders 52 accounts Inter
18. libraries Creating music files Help eam For more information about making or playing an audio recording click Start then click Help and Support Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box then press ENTER You can create several types of audio files for your listening enjoyment including WAV MP3 and WMA files Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files For information about playing audio files see Playing audio and video files on page 28 To record an audio file Shortcut Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder l Plug a microphone into one of the microphone jacks on your computer For the location of the microphone jacks see your computer s Reference Guide 2 dick Start All Programs Accessories then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens A Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 3 Click Start Recording then speak or make other sounds into the microphone 31 32 4 5 CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files When you finish recording click m Stop Recording The Save As dialog box opens Gare At S T a iL j rag ti p ia He Deve ou He Search Fie perme Meise F St ch hpt Ainiye bieda Audes File Atis biy coninbuting si Alami per akam T Biia Fiii Cii Type a name for the recording specify the file type and location where you want to
19. save the recording then click Save The recording is saved E Creating WMA and MP3 music files Va Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You cannot copy tracks from copy protected CDs Using Windows Media Player you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer s hard drive as WMA or MP3 files WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality WMA files end in the file extension WMA and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 To create WMA or MP3 files l 2 3 4 5 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens Right click the Rip tab then click Format then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the format you want for your music files Insert a music CD into your optical disc drive Click the Rip tab The Rip screen opens Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record then click Start Rip Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorded NSW Tip ay For more information about ripping music from CDs click the Rip tab then click Help with Ripping www gateway com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music library You can organize your music tracks individual MP3 or WMA audio files by categories find a track qui
20. sure that the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection NSW Tip aa For more information about modifying security settings see Modifying security settings on page 59 gt Hel For more information about protecting your computer against viruses click Start then click Help and Support Type viruses in the Search Help box then press ENTER Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your computer from viruses soyware and identity theft To learn more about these features including how to schedule system scans and security updates click Learn More on the right side of the screen For additional help and technical support click Help amp Support in the upper right corner of the screen The Help amp Support screen opens 5 CHAPTER 6 Protecting your computer Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware 1 dick Start All Programs Norton Internet Security then click Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security opens Horton Protection Center Secure 5 u ei je hinm s me 4 biam bee 2 Onthe left side of the window click Scan Now Norton Internet Security scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds When the scan Is finished a summary of fixed problems appears a Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus defin
21. to the disc m vu PR W N 3 CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV videos and movies listen to music and view photos Media Center is a simplified streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files Because the remote control is an optional accessory most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media Center menus Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center 1 dick Start All Programs then click Windows Media Center OR Press the Start button on the remote control The first time you start Windows Media Center the Welcome screen opens Tq get shared wh Ween Melia ernie be lalina hip Gabon E Darr whup CLatom wetup Rum setup laber 2 For the easiest setup click Express setup then click OK The Windows Media Center s main screen opens SE aos iman oo F m 38 www gateway com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option then press OK TV Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded play a DVD or Blu ray movie or set up your TV tuner card if installed Online Media lets you play online games Tasks lets you set up your display and media types shut down or restart your computer burn
22. type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box E Using online help If you are connected to the Internet many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you are taken Many provide FAQs Frequently Asked Questions a Search feature articles about their software tutorials and forums where problems and solutions are discussed CHAPTER 1 Getting Help 2 Using Windows Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts the first screen you see is the Windows desktop The desktop is like the top of a real desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks gt Hel For more information about the Windows desktop click Start then click Help and Support Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box then press ENTER Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your computer is set up The desktop contains the taskbar the Start button and the Recycle Bin icon ae Y i
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24. 8 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 Index online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 2 hyperlinks 19 Internet account 18 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 filtering 77 requirements to access 18 using 18 Internet Explorer 18 Internet service provider ISP 18 connecting to 19 disconnecting from 18 setting up account 18 IPaddress 42 entering 48 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 56 keyboard on Screen 74 Shortcuts 16 L labels model number 3 serialnumber 3 LAN 42 LCD panel using screen saver 66 links 19 local area network LAN 42 lock slot Kensington 56 M maintenance virus protection 57 mapping network drives 52 maximize button 9 Media Center See Windows Media Center Media Player See Windows Media Player menu bar 9 messages checking e mail 21 sending e mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18 42 44 dial up 18 DSL 18 42 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files 10 folders 10 MP3 file creating 32 editing track information 33 playing 28 MPEG file See MP3 file multimedia playing a
25. ER To change the color depth or screen resolution 1 dick Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust Screen Resolution The Display Settings dialog box opens rc p i 2 To change the color depth click the Colors list then click the color depth you want Low 8 bit 256 colors Medium 16 bit 65 500 colors Highest 32 bit 16 700 000 colors 3 To change the screen resolution drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer 4 Click Apply If the new settings do not look right click No If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No the settings return to their previous values after several seconds 5 Click OK then click Yes to save your changes www gateway com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background To change window colors and effects 1 dick Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Customize colors The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens m r oi aaa 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider then click OK Your new color settings are applied 3 For even more color adjustment options such as color schemes shading effects and screen fonts click St
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27. HCP 42 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 18 42 44 DVD creating data 37 creating video 35 playing 29 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 48 E Ease of Access Center 75 editing music track information 33 e mail address 20 checking for messages 21 sending 20 using 18 20 Ethernet network See wired Ethernet network See wireless Ethernet network F Fast Ethernet 42 faxes canceling 25 receiving and viewing 25 sending 21 25 sending from program 25 sending scanned image 25 setting up cover page template 25 83 files copying 10 16 cutting 10 deleting 6 11 16 downloading 20 finding 12 13 moving 10 opening 7 Opening shared 52 pasting 10 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for Sharing 51 un sharing 51 viewing list 9 finding files and folders 12 13 Help and Support topics 2 folders copying 10 16 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6 11 16 finding 12 13 moving 10 Opening 9 pasting 10 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for Sharing 51 un sharing 51 viewing list 9 12 13 12 13 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 6
28. RS Tube e aod pet er he ar aber Fiba Frak People miha aue koiri red pare for ee Gee Can SODES lokjen shared wet eer Ta Share Bhan ieee ba ha Aleta eo Dhue Cana Click Share OR If Share is grayed out click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder Click OK then click Close m Un sharing drives and folders To un share drives or folders 1 2 3 4 Click Start then click Computer Right click the drive or folder that you want to un share then click Share Click Advanced Sharing then click Share this folder or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply then click OK Sharing printers To share printers 1 2 3 4 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Under Hardware and Sound click Printer The Printers window opens Right click the name and icon of the printer you want to share then click Sharing on the menu On the Sharing tab click Share this printer then click OK m Sl CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared you can 52 View shared drives and folders Map a network drive Open and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders gt Help CEE For more information about workgroups click Start then click Help and Support Type workgroupsin the Search Help box
29. TH rn eer m Se Ber Kia T Satara Priwe iar 10 ers 7 On pee display kan pense Fiir managen KH H PTT Ester Dy ung dapt br hiner and pihe pira nehra LMH Aa nn Sn Ge ae 2 dick the Screen saver list then click the screen saver you want to use An example of the screen saver plays on the preview screen To change the settings for the screen saver click Settings change the settings then click OK Important Va If the Settings button is not available you cannot customize the screen saver you selected e To see a full screen preview of the screen saver click Preview To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts change the number of minutes in the Wait box 3 Click OK Your screen saver changes are applied gt Help For more information about selecting a screen saver click Start then click Help and Support Type screen saversin the Search Help box then press ENTER 66 www gateway com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini programs that are visible on your Windows desktop They can be moved removed resized and configured according to your preference Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of your screen in the Sidebar Gadgets can Include e Clocks and timers News feeds weather forecasts and stock tickers Slide shows and puzzles e Calenda
30. Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer To search for a topic in Help and Support 1 Click Start then click Help and Support Help and Support opens NSW Tip ml You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer selecting an option under Ask someone or picking a category from Information from Microsoft You can also search for a topic www gateway com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then press ENTER For each search you receive a list of suggested topics To find the answer click the result that most closely matches your question Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question Contacting Gateway The label on your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for help Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center you can access help for information on how to use it To access Media Center help 1 dick Start then click Help and Support Help and Support opens 2 Inthe Help and Support window type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box then press ENTER The Media Center Help window opens OR If you are connected to the Internet click Windows Online Help then
31. an optical disc CD or DVD and synchronize with another digital media device such as an MP3 player Pictures Videos lets you view individual pictures pictures in a slideshow or select movies from your video library e Music lets you select songs from your music library set up and use your FM radio tuner card if installed and play music playlists 4 To exit Windows Media Center click the x in the upper right corner of the screen E 39 CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Using the Media Center remote control With Media Center mode active you can use the optional remote control to play all of your media files from across the room The remote control if included with your computer may look different from that shown below Numeric keypad data entry buttons 40 Audio Video A V control buttons Button s Shortcut buttons Start button Audio Video A V control buttons Numeric keypad data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Shortcut buttons Start button Power button Transport buttons FRE Navigation buttons Functions Give you direct access to Media Center features Opens the Media Center s main menu Lets you control volume levels volume mute channel selections and the movie menu Lets you enter numbers and characters from the remote control Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode reduced power Let you control the pla
32. art Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Change the color scheme Change the setting you want then click OK To change the Windows desktop background 1 dick Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Change desktop background The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens Leme 2 Click the Picture Location list then click the location where you want to look for background images If the location you want Is not in the list click Browse and locate the drive and folder 3 Glick the picture or color you want to use for the background then click OK E 05 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor not a flat panel Sy ae an image may get burned in on your monitor screen If you leave your computer on for long periods of time without using it You should use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn in You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products To select a screen saver 1 dick Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization then click Change screen saver The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens _
33. atically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 dick System and Maintenance then click System 3 dick Device Manager from the task list on the left The Device Manager window opens 4 Click the plus in front of Network adapters The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed If one is not listed you must install one 43 Ad CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Va Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed make the necessary arrangements with your ISP Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to ISP Before you begin setting up your network you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network Before you change anything about your home setup make sure that your broadband connection is working correctly To test the connection log on to the Internet using your current setup If the connection is not working contact your Internet service provider Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your networ
34. b er ee ie r ee eee ee eh Bar m em itai Pa pima ee mi Bi LE rn amp nn bui a TE F F a ina km Aes ped Le Boema p ee ee en ee eT N 60 www gateway com 4 dick e Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer These updates include security updates Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer gt Help lt a For more information about Windows Update click Start then Ja Help and Support Type Windows update in the Search box then press NTER Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer and install them automatically gt To schedule automatic updates 1 dick Start Control Panel then click Security 2 dick Security Center The Windows Security Center dialog box opens 3 dick Windows Update 4 dick Change Settings The Change Settings dialog box opens Ts oes 5 Make your changes to the schedule settings then click OK E BigFix Your computer may include BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs security alerts and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet Whenever BigFix detects a problem it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon To fix the problem click on that icon to open BigFix 61 62 CHAPTER 6 Protecting your computer C
35. board then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on your template To save your cover page template click File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list Type the new cover page template name then click Save Faxing a scanned document or from programs To fax a scanned document or to fax directly from programs 1 U1 pP W N Canceling a fax Scan the document using the program for your scanner or open your document in the program it was created in Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens Click the arrow button to open the Name list then click the Fax printer Click Print The Send Fax Wizard opens Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a fax on page 21 or Faxing a scanned document or from programs on page 25 E You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future gt To cancel a fax that has not been sent I 2 3 4 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window Click Outbox then right click the fax you want to cancel Click Delete to cancel the fax 23 CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 5 dick Yes Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax 1 dick Start
36. ck Send Setting up your cover pagetemplate You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax gt To set up your fax cover page template 1 dick Start All Programs then click Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 24 www gateway com 3 dick Tools Cover Pages then click New The Fax Cover Page Editor opens e If you want to include fields that are imported from the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard such as To or From add them to the page by using the Insert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated such as number of pages or date and time sent e Ifyou want to include text that always appears on your cover page such as a letterhead or address draw a box using the text box tool type your text inside of it then move the box to the appropriate place on your template e If you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page copy it to the Windows clip
37. ckly by sorting and add information to a music file You can add music tracks to your music library by Creating MP3 or WMA files When you create MP3 or WMA files from the tracks on your music CD Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your music library Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library Caution During the download process WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file try downloading the file again e Downloading files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s tags informational fields To edit track information 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 2 Click the Library tab 3 Right click the track or album you want to edit then click Advanced Tag Editor The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens Advanced Tag Editor Tuch io Arte india Loree Picture oeri A Enter track information such as Title Artist Album and Genre then click OK The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library E 33 CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a mus
38. cle Bin in the Search Help box then press ENTER Searching for files If you are looking for a particular 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 hard drive you can use the Search utility Files and folders found using this utility can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using the Search 1 dick Start then click Search The Search Results window opens 2 Ifyou want to search on your computer 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 window e If you type all of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name e f you type part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed 3 Open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list gt Hel For more information about searching for files and folders click Start then click Help and Support Type searchingin the Search Help box then press ENTER 12 www gateway com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the e Name or part of a name Creation date Modification
39. cs Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc making it a one step process like copying files to a flash drive The resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows e Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc Although this is a slower process than Live File System the resulting disc is compatible with all operating systems The following instructions show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format which can be read by all personal computers regardless of the operating system installed gt Hel For information about Zu a disc using the Live File System format click Start then ris Help and Support Type live file system in the Search Help box then press ENTER Creating a data disc gt To create a data disc l Insert a blank writable optical disc into your optical disc drive The Autoplay dialog box opens aq AutoPlay a PVD CD RW Drive E El Always do this for blank CDs Blank CD options Burn an audio CD using Windows Media Player Click Burn files to disc The Prepare this blank disc dialog box opens Type the title of the disc then click Show formatting options Click Mastered then click Next An empty folder opens Open the folder that contains the files you want to burn to disc then click and drag the files to the empty disc folder Click Burn to disc The files are burned
40. e click the file Copying files acrossthe network To copy files across the network 1 vu pP UW N Click Start then click Computer The Computer window opens Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy Browse to the file you want to copy Right click the file then click Copy Right click the folder where you want to copy the file to then click Paste www gateway com Printing files across the network Important Va Before you can print a file across the network you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer s Web site To print files across the network l Open the file you want to print then click Print 2 dick the arrow button to open the printer name list then click the network printer 3 dick Print Bluetooth networking You can use Bluetooth to communicate with other Bluetooth enabled devices These devices may include printers MP3 players cellular telephones and other computers Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use of a USB or Firewire cable To access a ae ee device you must install the device then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network Important Va Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio built in If you are using a desktop comput
41. eb To connect to a Web site l Connect to your Internet account 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account you may need to start your Web browser Click Start then click Internet Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen 3 Togo toa different Web site type the address called a URL for Universal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar Weg cote 2 gt E OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site gt Hel For more information about connecting to a Web site click Start then click Help and Support Type connecting to a Web sitein the Search Help box then press ENTER The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your computer and displays the page on the site that you requested Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions Additionally the speed of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display 19 CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information see Protecting your computer from viruses on page 57 Downloading is the process of transferring fil
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43. elp Thank you for purchasing our computer You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality reliability and performance of your new computer Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your computer s software features Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers to provide best of class service and support in addition to high quality brand name components at affordable prices If you ever have a problem our knowledgeable dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast considerate service We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for years to come Thanks again from all of us at Gateway Using the Gateway Web site Gateway s online support Is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your computer Visit the Gateway Support Web site at www gateway com Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support an easily accessible collection of help information troubleshooters and automated support Use Help and Support to answer questions about
44. er or if your notebook does not have built in Bluetooth you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your computer gt To install a Bluetooth enabled device l Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device 2 dick Start Control Panel then click Hardware and Sound 3 dick Bluetooth Devices A dick Add then follow the on screen instructions m To install a Bluetooth printer l Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer 2 dick Start Control Panel then click Hardware and Sound 3 dick Add a printer 4 Click Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer click Next then follow the on screen instructions a gt To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network l Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device Click Start Control Panel then click Network and Internet Click Network and Sharing Center Click Manage Network Connections The Network Connections window opens Under Personal Area Network click Bluetooth Network Connection On the toolbar click View Bluetooth network devices The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens 7 Under Bluetooth devices click that device you want to connect to then click Connect E O UI B W N gt Help CEE For more information about Bluetooth click Start then click Help and Support Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box then press ENTER 53 54 CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Compute
45. es from a computer on the Internet to your computer To download files or programs from a Web site l Connect to your Internet account 2 In the address bar type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download then press ENTER OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer For more information see Working with files and folders 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 saving the file in the folder that you want A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions 6 Open the folder that you created 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double clicking it If applicable follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program Help wal For more information about downloading files click Start then click Help and Support Type downloading files in the Search Help box then click ENTER Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e mail address E mail is usually a free service of your Internet account The Internet never closes so you can send e mail messages at a
46. etwork e Manually add a wireless Ethernet network e Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you have named your computer and workgroup you need to set up the network connection on your computer To connect to your wireless Ethernet network 1 dick Start then click Network The Network window opens oo L E r ie bg s 9 E E E EE pm E TE PRE OG 2 fae 2 i Ieee 1 www gateway com 2 dick Network and Sharing Center The Network and Sharing Center window opens 4 al a a a 3 dick Connect to a network on the left of the window The Connect to a network dialog box opens 3 en BE CI E Cones waco Dann er ge es FB ene aj E A i eu i Pirta j Lirimi See ai e ui Ha upi npin T Dmie m hr Coder A dicka network then click Connect If you can see the network name but you cannot connect to it your network is using security Right click on the network then click Properties Modify the security settings to match the settings you set on your access point 49 CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer Wireless security For information on wireless security refer to the documentation that came with your access point i Help CEE For more information about wireless network security methods click Start then click Help and Support Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box then press ENTER Testing your network No
47. ew folder is created Type a name for the folder then press ENTER The new folder name appears by the folder icon E UI A W N For information about renaming folders see Shortcuts on page 16 Copying and moving files and folders 10 X Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or ar again Then the clipboard contains the new information only Therefore you can paste copies of a file or folder into more than one place but as soon as you copy or cut a different file or folder the original file or folder is deleted from the clipboard The skills you need to copy and move files are called copying cutting and pasting When you copy and paste a file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard which temporarily stores it Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you paste it there When you cut and paste a file or folder you remove the file or folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file or folder to go you paste it there To copy a file or folder to another folder l Locate the file or folder you want to copy For more information see Viewing drives on page 9 and Searching for files on page 12 Right click press the right mouse button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the des
48. folders and more using the Start menu To use the Start menu Shortcut Start All Programs 1 dick Start on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 dick All Programs to see all programs files and folders in the Start menu If you click an item with a folder icon the programs files and subfolders appear Taa a s 1 0 i ie TEEN fl be 5 j i u i iii E 3 dicka file or program to open it CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop gt Help ea For more information about the desktop icons click Start then click Help and Support Type desktop icons in the Search Help box then press ENTER You may want to add an icon shortcut to the desktop for a program that you use frequently To add icons to the desktop Shortcut Start All Programs right click program Send To Desktop create shortcut 1 dick Start then click All Programs 2 Right click press the right mouse button the program that you want to add to the desktop 3 dick Send To then click Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop Identifying window items Help wa For more information about windows click Start then click Help and Support Type window in the Search Help box then press ENTER When you double click the icon for a drive folder file o
49. his dide ol prige Bighi Leit Ei dab ndere at cna Ye bral of unning gadgel You can change Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows always visible The side of the screen the sidebar appears on The monitor that the sidebar appears on if you have multiple monitors 68 www gateway com Setting up multiple monitors Va Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer If your computer s video card supports additional monitors it must have two video ports you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer You can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display or as an extension to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop Use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows To use a projector or additional monitor 1 2 6 1 8 Turn off your computer Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary monitor port on your computer For the location of the monitor port on your computer see the setup poster or your Reference Guide Plug the projector s or monitor s power cord into an AC power outlet then turn it on Turn on your computer Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver You may need to install the driver from the di
50. ic CD X Important T recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating apna law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor gt To create a music CD using Windows Media Player 1 dick Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 2 Insert a blank writable CD into your recordable disc drive 3 Click the Burn tab then click and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the Library to the Burn List J hiie ebay Aani gH JF Create Pisyintr hisden CU a Ja Library TI Recently Added J Ani D Album LD Deret E Mizar u g 55H naar Hatsh kcas fa Bamada Tr x wen Der r Fang ae oe a Rares Orca Werk 00 a See as Diana arch ial 277 re hang bend ed B hja Bam at Library Burn List A dick Start Burn The music is recorded onto the blank CD 34 www gateway com Creating a video DVD If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker gt To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker Va Important We recommend that you do not use your computer f
51. itions frequently so Norton Internet Security can recognize the latest threats To update your virus and spyware definitions 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 dick Start All Programs Norton Internet Security then click Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security opens Horton Protection Conter L m Hile a je inerrant H we ter ig k 58 www gateway com 3 Onthe left side of the window click Run LiveUpdate Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions LiveUpdate LiveUpdate finished VE ar cc ly rete Bii Q Check tor upis G Deranged upis QA Piesa upis ain Comprised Come Compivied Tom ey ee eels be ba pe ed la i a ek Weird Cidg Important To update Norton Internet Security after the 60 day subscription period ends you must extend your subscription Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through e A firewall Automatic Windows updates Third party virus protection software Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings 1 dick Start Control Panel then Click Security 2 dick Security Center The Windows Security Center dialog box opens PCLT ALLEE Ta hri peat pea oes pein ome cae Ber Fa ern a een bee mr red nn m 59 CHAPTER 6 Protecting your computer 3 ick Windows Update to run Windows Update
52. k you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer s jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point if you have not already done so Connecting network cables We recommend using category 5 Cat 5 unshielded twisted pair cable about 1 4 inch diameter with a thin outer jacket containing eight color coded wires and equipment compatible with this type of cable This type of cable is equipped with RJ 45 connectors like a large telephone jack connector but with eight pins on each end Cat 5 cables are available in two different types straight through cables used to connect computers to a router and crossover cables used to connect two computers To determine which type of cable you have hold both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with the spring clip on the bottom For straight through cable the wires on both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order same colors left to right For a crossover cable the wires on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order different colors left to right Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your netw
53. ktop 2 3 Click Copy on the pop up menu 4 Open the destination folder www gateway com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click 6 dick Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location Hel wa For more information about son a files and folders or moving files or folders click Start then click Help and Support Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Search Help box then press ENTER To move a file or folder to another folder l Locate the file or folder you want to move For more information see Viewing drives on page 9 and Searching for files on page 12 Right click press the right mouse button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop Click Cut on the pop up menu Open the destination folder With the pointer inside the destination folder right click Click Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location Hm UI B amp B W NO Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can Eventually the trash can is emptied In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can called the Recycle Bin where they remain until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied
54. lephone DSL Digital Subscriber Line or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider ISP Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet u Fi a Ae A AN cr Your computer ISP Servers 1 i connects to the Internet letyou connect to the Internet K i through an ISP and access your e mail A ae messages If you want to access the Internet you need e A modem a device that connects your computer to other computers or servers using a telephone DSL or cable television line Your computer may have a built in dial up telephone modem Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem An Internet service provider a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server When you connect to an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e mail messages Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available locally A Web browser a program that displays information from the World Wide Web Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your computer For more information see Using the World Wide Web on page 19 e An e mail program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your c
55. less home network you can set up your computer wherever you like A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to communicate Typically a wireless Ethernet network is made up of an access point a cable or DSL modem for Internet access and your wireless computers Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following e 802 11a 54Mbps 802 11b 11Mbps e 802 119 54Mbps e 802 11n 540Mbps 45 46 CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards Compatibility can also be an issue Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment Access point Wireless cards supported 802 11a 802 11a only 802 11b 802 11b only 802 11g 802 11b and 802 11g 802 11n 802 11b 802 119 and 802 11n Using an access point An access point is a small electronic device that serves as the central control point for your network You connect your modem to the access point set up a network connection then browse the Internet send e mail share files and folders with other networked computers and access other devices like a printer or scanner os or DSL modem Access point Equipment you need for an access point based network SU Tip ma When you buy your access point make sure it has _ _ IEEE 802 11n senna 802 11n is the fastest method for wireless communications 802 11n is compa
56. n networking e Use a print server Sharing resources 50 With a network you can share your Internet connection drives and printers Sharing drives and printers With a network you can share drives for example hard drives and DVD drives and printers among the computers connected to the network Important Va To share a printer among the network computers each computer must have the shared printer s drivers installed Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer Then you can View a network drive Open and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers www gateway com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders 1 2 4 Click Start then click Computer Right click the drive or folder that you want to share then click Share The Properties dialog box opens If you share a drive the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network If you share a folder only the contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network Click the Sharing tab Loca Disk C Propertie Cmmi Tii Hardens era Secunty Guai Hamak Fip are bakia hare Gh nainm Hihat PRA Fir Pd kired Fa Cet ERG PTAR OE
57. n select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan gt Help am For more information about power plans click Start then click Help and Support Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box then press ENTER To change the power plan Shortcut Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Power Options 1 dick Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound then under Power Options click Change power saving settings The Select a power plan dialog box opens G JE gf k na h e ie ea h eE gras 2 SP ee ee ee ee Py tae ie eS ee ee ey Ege er eee in Pey ug r a Pete fi Eai hg Te ee or ma Emp m Baim een 2 dicka power plan default plans shown Balanced uses several energy saving features while maintaining reasonable performance and convenience Power saver maximizes energy savings but reduces performance and convenience High performance maximizes performance but reduces energy savings 3 To change a power plan click Change plan settings change the settings you want then click Save changes 73 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows 4 To change advanced power settings click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings a g er Dp ee ee i bArr Fe jepari piji WH ory er li eae r Fi Be Cet eee Tee ee en Fr er Fr ep Ea aye p P ra wet 1 T Lat E a lils Akhera T Bria pet oP Bat ating Plan fie Vee Agger Lerten
58. nd Internet settings differ from ISP to ISP Before you begin setting up your network you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network Before you change anything about your home setup make sure that your broadband connection is working correctly To test the connection log onto the Internet using your current setup If the connection is not working contact your Internet service provider Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers Setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network If you do not set up security for your network a hacker can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data like credit card numbers Social Security numbers and personal online banking information Check your access point documentation for information about installing the access point and setting network security Establishing your Ethernet netw
59. nd throw away information in a file cabinet Viewing drives eJ Help For more information about files and folders click Start then click Help and Support Type files and folders in the Search Help box then press ENTER Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A computer almost always has more than one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive To view the drives folders and files on your computer 1 dick Start then click Computer Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double click the drive icon CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters soreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your computer In fact all information on a computer is stored in files Folders oo Files a sien Ti seo i E or Pp I fi To create a folder Shortcut Click File p New Folder type name 1 dick Start then click Computer on the Start menu Double click the drive where you want to put the new folder Typically Local Disk C is your hard drive and 3 Floppy A is your diskette drive if installed If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder double click the existing folder Click Organize then click New Folder The n
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61. net 18 ISP 18 user 71 Windows user 56 adding user accounts 71 address e mail 20 Web 19 AU file playing 28 audio playing 28 recording file 31 audio CD adding tracks to library 33 editing track information 33 playing 29 AVI file playing 28 B background changing Windows 65 BigFix 61 Bluetooth network 53 installing device 53 installing printer 53 personal area network 53 Blu ray Disc playing 29 broadband Internet connection 18 44 47 browser Web 18 19 browsing for files and folders 13 C cable modem 18 42 44 CD adding tracks to library 33 creating audio 34 creating data 37 editing track information 33 playing music 29 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9 16 window 9 16 color changing scheme 65 depth 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor VGA 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6 11 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 64 changing background 65 changing color scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 D
62. ny time Your e mail messages arrive at most e mail addresses in minutes An e mail address consists of a user name the symbol and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider ISP or company that hosts that user Your e mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP For example a person with an account with Hotmail might have an e mail address that is similar to this one jdoe hotmail com User name Internet domain name Sending e mail 20 To send e mail using Windows Mail 1 Connect to your Internet service provider 2 dick Start then click E mail Your default e mail program opens 3 dick Create Mail 4 Type the e mail address of the recipient you want to send e mail to in the To box www gateway com 5 Type the subject of your e mail in the Subject box 6 Type the e mail message NSW Tip aa Most e mail programs let you attach files such as photographs to your e mail For more information see the help for your e mail program 7 When finished click Send Your e mail is sent over the Internet to the e mail address you specified Checking your e mail gt Help For general information about using e mail click Start then click Help and Support Type e mail in the Search Help box then press ENTER To check your e mail using Windows Mail l Connect to your Internet service provider 2 dick Start then click E Mail Your default e mail program
63. og box opens 78 www gateway com 3 dick Set game ratings The Game Restrictions dialog box opens Ha ill jja ei jia i gar as mu zu a hi p i Lk piiki zi i Pr en u EEE Aari amg ae a Aa ler na ja e eee en ee ng a de a eg 1 peed hei eier ee es re re Fee ee el ee a ae oe A et pe a gee arora Tm etd ee ee ey ee gee ee Gen eee ed se wrap ie bet 4 pres ian emmy zag i aren ca ey fr TAR e P en l Niis r Pa arp m cose Tra eo le eee Bi DLL mep een up a Teee 4 Click the level of games you want allowed then click OK The settings are saved To restrict specific games 1 dick Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 lick the user account to set up restrictions for then click Games The Game Controls dialog box opens ia emis Coe u 79 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows 4 Click the level of access you want for each game listed then click OK If the game you want to restrict access to Is not shown on the list see Restricting specific programs on page 80 a Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs 1 dick Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 dick the user account to set up restrictions for then click Allow and block specific
64. omputer For more information see Using e mail on page 20 Setting up an Internet account 18 Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider ISP To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer contact the ISP directly Dial up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet This may include ordinary analog telephone lines ISDN connections and in some cases ADSL over PPP or other technologies Because dial up connections are designed to be temporary connections to the Internet dial up charges with both your telephone company and Internet service provider often increase the longer you connect to the Internet To minimize the cost for dial up Internet service we suggest that you only connect to the Internet during your e mail and Web browsing session then disconnect when you are finished Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your cable television or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet In many instances broadband is considered an always connected service With this type of service your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection www gateway com Accessing your Internet accoun
65. on With an attached microphone you can then control your computer using voice commands Set up microphone configures your attached microphone to work correctly with Speech recognition Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition Train your computer to better understand you helps you create several voice Samples that your computer can use to better recognize the words you speak Open the Speech Reference Card lets you view and print a list of common voice commands 3 If you want to configure your computer s settings for reading aloud on screen text click Text to Speech on the left of the window Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children Block inappropriate games and programs e Schedule the times your children can use the computer Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of computer use To use parental controls most effectively you should set up a separate user account for each of your children For information on setting up user accounts see Adding and modifying user accounts on page 71 Va Important You must be logged in to an administrator account to set up parental controls You cannot set up parental controls for an administrator user account 70 www gateway com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user
66. opens 3 Click Send Receive 4 Double click the message you want to read NY Tip ma TO protect your computer from viruses check any e mail attachments using anti virus software For more information see Protecting your computer from viruses on page 57 For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre installed with Windows Vista Business Enterprise or Ultimate Editions Windows automatically detects the optional built in fax modem during the setup process You can connect your computer to one local fax modem although you can connect to multiple fax servers or devices on a network If you are not sure whether your computer has a built in fax modem check the hardware information that came with your computer If you have an external fax modem follow the manufacturer s instructions for attaching it to your computer Make sure that the modem is turned on before proceeding Your fax cover page on which you can include all required information is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this computer You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection Your dial up modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You cannot use
67. or modify the Windows Update settings Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your computer Windows Defender to scan your computer for malicious or unwanted software that may have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from other programs that you have installed Internet Options to prevent certain programs from running on your computer that might be found on Web sites eJ Help For more information about Windows Security Center click Start then oes Help and Support Type security center in the Search Help box then press NTER For more information about the Windows Security Center click Get help about Security Center Security updates To keep your computer secure you need to keep Windows and your computer s system software up to date Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Microsoft creates a high priority Windows update to fix the problem You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure gt To update Windows 1 dick Start Control Panel then click Security 2 dick Security Center The Windows Security Center dialog box opens 3 Click Windows Update Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are available S Og ee el eee Fe Ri LE np ge ii a a an en gun ji pr ee rg I m ei u pore Er N ee ee en Ere rer Lara er be er ee ee ee Sr br
68. or other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs If you record Sue material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies If you are uncertain about your rights contact your legal advisor Insert a blank writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive Click Start All Programs then click Windows DVD Maker The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens 35 CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 4 dick Add items The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens 0 Al Been ce vO ee b ee ee D Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD then click Add The videos are added to the video list and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc capacity will be used Ih rn ii tai F eg Mn i 5 Mini i ky pea i 36 www gateway com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc e Preview shows how your DVD s opening menu will look using the current settings Menu text changes the disc title font and button names Customize menu changes the menu fonts background and foreground videos audio track and button styles Slide show creates a slide show from photo files 8 dick Burn Your DVD is recorded m Creating and copying data discs You can burn two types of data dis
69. ork connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Va Important You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name Make sure that you have set up your router wired network or access point wireless network If you are setting up a wired network make sure that you have connected the network cabling gt To identify this computer on the network 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click System and Maintenance The System and Maintenance window opens Click System then click Change Settings in the Computer Name Domain and Workgroup settings area The System Properties dialog box opens 2 3 4 dick Change 5 If your computer does not already have a name type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 dick OK When you are prompted to restart your computer click Restart Now E 4 CHAPTER 5 Networking Yo
70. ork to a high speed Broadband Internet connection cable or DSL modem we recommend the use of a router A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well www gateway com In addition to a router you need a straight through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network XY Cable DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded 110V electrical outlet 2 Turn on your computers 3 Plug one end of a straight through network cable into any numbered port on the router except the WAN port The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack on the computer As each computer is connected to the router the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router indicating a good connection 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network 5 For an Internet connection plug a straight through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is the latest advance in computer communication With a wire
71. phone canceling fax 25 installing Windows Fax and Scan 21 receiving and viewing faxes 25 sending fax 25 sending faxfrom program 25 sending scanned image fax 85 25 setting up fax cover page template 25 testing network 50 text to speech 76 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 58 Windows 60 user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 52 shared folders 52 virus protecting against 57 removing 57 voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network WAN 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 65 86 Index clipboard 10 Search utility 12 user accounts 56 Windows Fax and Scan 21 Windows Media Center 38 help 3 starting 38 Windows Media Player building music library 33 creating MP3 32 creating music files 32 creating WMA files 32 editing tack information 33 playing audio CD 29 playing audio file 28 viewing video file 28 Windows Security Center icon using 57 Windows Update 60 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers 44 setting up 44
72. r 6 Protecting your computer e Hardware security e Data security e Security updates CHAPTER 6 Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent you cannot replace the information stored on your computer Take steps to prevent theft of your computer Kensington lock slot The first step in computer security is preventing your computer from being stolen Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on your computer then wrap the lock s cable around the leg of a desk or table You can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores For the location of the Kensington lock slot see your Reference Guide Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your computer You have to enter your password when you turn on your computer or access your files These passwords are set in your computer s BIOS setup utility Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess SU Tip ma For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password see your computer s Reference Guide Make sure that you use a password you can remember The password feature is very secure and you cannot bypass it If you forget your password you will have to ret
73. r program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click the Local Disk C icon in the Computer window Search box Bun Se Close i l ase ian Be E at ES IT F Maximize enu bar m i n l a Minimize i en win b ir Seren a am avira Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Window item Description Ogee vasa The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title an The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the current window www gateway com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size Clicking the close button closes the active window or program Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet You can store these files in folders and copy move and delete the information just as you would reorganize a
74. rs and contact lists Sticky notes To add a gadget 1 Click the at the top of the Sidebar or right click in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets The gadget selection window opens Fap Imi E a w Lees driek gi at Sard pidhi ren 2 dick the gadget you want then drag it to the Sidebar N Tip ma To shop online for more gadgets click Get more gadgets online To delete a gadget right click the gadget then click Close Gadget A To configure a gadget 1 Inthe Sidebar right click the gadget then click Options The gadget s configuration window opens 2 Make the changes you want then click OK Your changes are saved E 6 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows Using a gadget s control panel Some gadgets have built in control panels that you can use to control their behavior To use a gadget s control panel 1 In the Sidebar hold the mouse pointer over the gadget The gadget s built in control panel appears on the gadget Slideshow gadget shown 2 dick the control you want to operate Configuring the gadget Sidebar You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar To change Sidebar properties l Right click in an empty area of the Sidebar then click Properties The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens EI Weiner Sichebiar Prager T Start Adebar when Wind Bit Ali iene SSG ii rer on Bop Sf otha vr EHrelay Sidebar en t
75. sc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site After the driver is installed click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization then click Display Settings The Display Settings dialog box opens Shortcut Right click an empty space on the desktop Personalize b Display Settings E Dipa Setting SE Mirr Des the iong to match you moro Peer Khia cere L hates Merten on ATS GoPets en F Right click the second monitor icon labeled 2 click Attached then click Apply Adjust properties such as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary N Tip ma TO help identify your multiple monitors in the Display Settings dialog box click Identify Monitors A large number appears on the screen of each monitor To use the second monitor or projector as a mirror duplicate of the primary monitor both monitors have the same content click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 69 CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop increasing the size of your Windows desktop click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor You can click and drag the 2 monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk 10 dick OK E Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that pla
76. t ee Help wal For general information about using Internet accounts click Start then click Help and Support Type ISP in the Search Help box then press ENTER The method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP Contact your ISP for the correct procedure Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites to shop track investments read the news download programs and much more You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on a Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a picture or an animated image You can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it If the pointer changes to a hand the item Is a link To learn more about using the Web browser features click Help in the menu bar Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider ISP you can access the many information sources on the World Wide W
77. t the computer to do with the disc click Play Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc a AutoPlay a DVD CD RW Drive E Audio CD r Always do this for audio CDs Audio CD options Tag Rip music from CD using Windows Media Player General options J Open folder to view files 4 using Windows Explorer Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel If Windows Media Player does not open automatically click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens U A eens bieen Pag ee ee Playlist Video screen Playback controls 4 Ifthe disc is not already playing click play 30 www gateway com 5 Click one of the following to control playback Y O m gisa nn od u Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause Play Mute Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc e Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end Stop stops playback and rewinds the current file to the beginning e Rewind quickly rewinds the current file when you click and hold it or skips to the previous file on the disc when you click it e Pause Play alternately pauses and resumes playback Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file when you click and hold it or skips to the next file on the disc when you Click it Volume adjusts the volume Creating audio files and music
78. the list over again after it reaches the end Stop stops playback and rewinds the current file to the beginning e Rewind quickly rewinds the current file when you click and hold it or skips to the previous file in the playlist when you click it e Pause Play alternately pauses and resumes playback Fast forward quickly fast forwards the current file when you click and hold it or skips to the next file in the playlist when you click it Volume adjusts the volume Playing optical discs Optical discs are flat discs that use a laser to read and write data CDs DVDs HD DVDs and Blu ray Discs are all optical discs Va Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer Help CEE For more information about Padio T discs click Start then click Help and Support Type playing discs in the Search Help box then press ENTER Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs HD DVDs or Blu ray Discs For more information about using Windows Media Player click Help gt To play an optical disc Shortcut Insert disc Windows Media Player automatically plays l Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up 2 Insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive 29 CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If adialog box opens and asks you what you wan
79. tible with the older EEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11b formats but not with the competing IEEE 802 11a format Make sure that you get the correct format that matches your computer DHCP server dynamic IP address assignment capability that makes it easier to set up and access your network e Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of your network e Wireless security features like SecureEasySetup or 128 bit WEP encryption For a wireless Ethernet network you need Your Gateway computer with wireless networking installed A broadband Internet connection optional e An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed in your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed 1 dick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 dick System and Maintenance then click System 3 dick Device Manager from the task list on the left The Device Manager window opens 4 Click the plus in front of Network adapters The wireless Ethernet device installed on your computer is listed If one is not listed you must install one E www gateway com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works N Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed make the necessary arrangements with your ISP Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated Broadba
80. ting a document apply to most of these types of files The following examples show how to create save open and print a gocument usi ng Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as Corel WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program click Help on its menu bar 13 CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Creating anew document To create a new document 1 dick Start All Programs Accessories then click WordPad Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens n e pe ee oe 2 Begin composing your document Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later To save a document 1 dick File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens i f File name 2 dick Browse Folders to open the Folders list then click the folder where you want to save the file 3 Type a new file name in the File name box 4 Click Save gt Help eal For more information about saving documents click Start then click Help and Support Type saving in the Search Help box then press ENTER Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document first you need to open it Open the document in the program that it was created in To open a document l Start the program 2 dick File then click Open 14 ww
81. udio CD 29 playing DVD 29 recording audio 31 using Windows Media Player 28 music library building 33 editing 33 music tracks copying 32 name computer 47 workgroup 47 naming computers 47 workgroup 47 Narrator 74 network Bluetooth 53 testing 50 using 52 wired Ethernet 42 wireless Ethernet 45 Norton Internet Security scanning for viruses 58 starting 58 updating 58 O online help 2 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 p PAN 42 parental controls activity reports 80 blocking specific games 79 game ratings 78 Internet filtering 77 restricting game access 79 restricting games 78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network PAN 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Playerfile 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 www gateway com opening 7 restricting 80 projector color quality 69 connecting 69 screen resolution 69 R recording audio file 31 CDtracks 32 recovering files and folders 11 Recycle Bin 6
82. ur Computer Configuring the TCP IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks LANs as well as for Internet communications When networking Is set up in Windows Vista TCP IP is automatically installed as the default protocol Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP IP protocol on a computer with a router or access point router the protocol must be set to Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server This is typically preset when you receive your computer Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set up TCP IP on them you can configure your router using your Web browser For instructions see your router s documentation Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Va Important Each computer on your network needs a unique Computer Name All the o on your network need the same Workgroup Name You may have already named your computer and workgroup the first time you turned on your computer Connecting to your network gt Help For more information about connecting to your network click Start then click Help and Support Type the following in the Search Help box then press ENTER e Connect to an available n
83. urn your computer to Gateway so we can reset it Windows user accounts 56 Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer When you set up user accounts Windows sets up a My Documents folder for each account You can assign a password to each account so only the account owner can access files in the My Documents folder When you set up a user account you can also limit the programs that a user can Install or run gt Help CEE For more information about Windows user accounts click Start then click Help and Support Type user accounts in the Search Help box then press ENTER www gateway com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus IS a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer then spreads from one computer to another Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date Protect your computer from a virus by Subscribing to Norton Internet Security for regular virus and spyware protection updates Using Norton Internet Security to check files and programs that are attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet e Checking all programs for viruses before installing them e Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus Making
84. ustomizing Windows Changing screen settings Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power saving settings Changing accessibility settings Setting up parental controls CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows Changing screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available If the color in your images seems false or jumpy especially after you have played a game or run a video intensive program check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting if necessary Screen resolution is the number of pixels individual colored dots your computer uses to display images on your monitor The higher the resolution the more information and screen components such as icons and menu bars can be displayed on the monitor gt Help eam For more information about adjusting the screen click Start then click Help and Support Type adjusting monitor settingsin the Search Help box then press ENT
85. w account click Create a new account then follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup To change an account click the account name then click the option you want to change e To delete an account click the account name then click Delete the account and confirm the deletion of related files The account Is deleted You cannot delete the administrator account gt Hel For more information about user accounts click Start then click Help and Support Type user accounts in the Search Help box then press ENTER a To switch between user accounts l Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account 2 dick Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Switch User or Log Off Switch User Log Off Lock Restart Sleep Shut Down Switch User opens the account selection screen but does not log off the current user and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run Log Off logs off the current user then opens the account selection screen Caution If you click Log Off any programs that were running may be closed and unsaved document changes may be lost 3 Click the user account that you want to use a 12 www gateway com Changing power saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off You ca
86. w gateway com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list then click the folder you want to open 4 Double click the document file name The document opens gt Hel For more information about opening documents click Start then click Help and Support Type opening files in the Search Help box then press ENTER Printing adocument To print a document you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 dick File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Set the print options then click Print The document prints Help CEE For more information about printing documents click Start then click Help and Support Type printing in the Search Help box then press ENTER 15 CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Shortcuts 16 gt Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts click Start then click Help and Support Tyoe Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box then press ENTER The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows For more information about shortcuts see your Windows or program documentation To Copy a file folder text or graphic Paste a file
87. w that your home network Is set up log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site If you are unable to connect to the Internet e Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet then click Network and Sharing Center Select Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window Take any actions suggested If you are using a wired Ethernet network check all physical cable connections Make sure that your router or access point is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer Turn off all of the devices then power them back on Refer to your router s or access point s troubleshooting information Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers you can add a printer to your network To add a printer to the network do one of the following Connect your printer to your networked computer then share the printer For information about sharing printers see Sharing drives and printers on page 50 e Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port For more information see the instructions that came with your router or access point e Use a printer that has built i
88. y for system events such as Windows startup and shut down logging on and logging off window maximizing and minimizing and error messages gt To change system sounds 1 dick Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound then under Sound click Change system sounds The Sound dialog box opens T m Fi le ee readin pers se 2 dick the Sound Scheme list then click the sound scheme you want OR Click an event in the Program list then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want associated with the event If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list click Browse and find the file in the appropriate folder 3 To test a sound you have selected click Test 4 dick OK to save your changes 70 www gateway com Changing mouse settings ee Help For more information about mouse settings click Start then click Help and Support Type mouse settings in the Search Help box then press ENTER You can adjust the double click speed pointer speed left hand or right hand configuration and other mouse settings gt To change your mouse settings Shortcut Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 1 dick Start Control Panel then under Hardware and Sound click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box opens P Mone Properties heon parien Ports Opia Whaa iandwane kien configuration ec paray red rear banar Sa ek bir b mg ha ee er ight ds ores
89. yback of media files and optical discs Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus make selections navigate back to the previous screen change the screen display aspect ratio and get more information Press the OK button to make a Selection gt Networking Your Computer e Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networking CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the network IP address internet Protocol IP address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network LAN A local area network LAN is a computer network covering a local area like a home or office Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of creating a LAN PAN A personal area network PAN is a computer network used for communication among computer devices including cellular telephones personal digital assistants and printers close to one person A wireless personal area network WPAN is made possible with Bluetooth The primary purpose of a WPAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables Subnet mask Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer Is located on This number will be the same on all computers on a home network WAN A wide area network WAN is a computer network that covers a broad geographical
90. your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send and receive faxes using your dial up modem To send a fax 1 dick Start All Programs then click Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 21 CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before click New Fax on the toolbar The Fax Setup window opens SLi a i fa fe Para a an miem de ee e ree p vor men eee eed in ceed be a ie ah m mern Gonnect ios la modem bgu s sehen Da ee m a eee Fo Pe Ce Cee 10 ab Ce Berger ets Py ee biisii mer riu kem My sirr bot Te derge nn 4 dick the type of connection you will be using fax modem or fax server The Choose a modem name screen opens _ EP Te an Ba i r wur pose ETE em eee a F ey es ee S ees ee reeg u ln ES D Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box then click Next The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens EE Cee ee mipir p Timi mh i ely i ay jej l pa Ee e er ey ee re mEn l ma j Bema mi pee eg pi p e pie ie ee ee WP jaf e a obema mi o p a o pe j mn mn Lae E pi cee Ge eet y a h tee ra k ta m Lee pesa e oe uf ee ee Lin ee ee j p iee ieme 6 dick how you want to receive faxes

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