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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help4Using online helpMany programs provide information so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are us

CHAPTER 25Using Windows Vista• Using the Windows desktop• Working with files and folders• Searching for files• Working with documents• Shortcuts851185

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista6Using the Windows desktopAfter your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is li

www.gateway.com7Using the Start menuYou can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista8Adding icons to the desktopYou may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.

www.gateway.com9Working with files and foldersYou can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista10Creating foldersFolders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders.Files ar

www.gateway.com116 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location.To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the fil

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista12To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2 Click Em

www.gateway.com13Using advanced search optionsSearch can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the

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CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista14Creating a new documentTo create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Mic

www.gateway.com153 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open.4 Double-click the document file name. The document

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista16ShortcutsThe following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Win

CHAPTER 317Using the Internet and Faxes• Learning about the Internet• Setting up an Internet account• Using the World Wide Web• Using e-mail• Using fa

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes18Learning about the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide inform

www.gateway.com19Setting up an Internet accountBefore you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes20To learn more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar.Connecting to a Web siteAfter

www.gateway.com21Downloading filesDownloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer.To download files

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes22Sending e-mailTo send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider.2 Click (Start

www.gateway.com23Using faxesUsing Windows Fax and ScanWindows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Ed

iChapter 1: Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Thank you for purchasing our computer!

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes245 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen o

www.gateway.com259 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. If you have not set up a dialing ru

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes2613 Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens.14 Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you want to send, the

www.gateway.com274 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens.5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a Fax” on page 23, or “Faxin

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CHAPTER 429Using Drives and Media Files• Using the diskette drive• Using the memory card reader• Using an optical drive• Playing music and movies• Cre

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files30Using the memory card readerYou can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital c

www.gateway.com31Using the diskette drive The optional diskette drive (not available on all systems) uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files32Inserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc: 1 Press the eject button on the optical disc drive.2 Pla

www.gateway.com33Playing a CDA standard Compact Disc (CD) can hold an entire album of digital songs and can be played on a CD player or your computer’

ContentsiiUsing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Using the diskette drive . . . .

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files34Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio an

www.gateway.com353 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist.• Repeat starts

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files363 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Medi

www.gateway.com375 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist.• Repeat starts

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files384 When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens.5 Type a name for the recordi

www.gateway.com39Building a music libraryUse Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files40Creating music CDs and video DVDsCreating a music CDCreating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerTo create a

www.gateway.com41Creating a video DVDCreating a video DVD using Windows DVD MakerIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ulti

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files424 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens.5 Find and select the videos you want to add to the

www.gateway.com437 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc:• Preview shows how your DVD’s opening menu will look using the cur

iiiwww.gateway.comSharing resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Sharing dr

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files44Using Windows Media CenterIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition,

www.gateway.com453 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK.• TV + Movies lets you play TV progra

CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files46Using the Media Center remote controlYou can use the optional remote control to play all of your media files

CHAPTER 547Networking Your Computer• Introduction to networking• Wired Ethernet networking• Wireless Ethernet networking• Setting up your network conn

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer48Introduction to networkingMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything about your home s

www.gateway.com49Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer503 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left. The Device Manager window opens.4 Click the plus (+) in fr

www.gateway.com51In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.To set up a network u

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer52Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards. Compatibility can also be an

www.gateway.com53Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computerTo determine if an Ethernet card is already installed

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CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer546 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank

www.gateway.com55To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens.2 Click Network and Sha

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer564 Click a network, then click Connect.If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network

www.gateway.com57Sharing resourcesWith a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers.Sharing drives and printersWith a netwo

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer58Un-sharing drives and foldersTo un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.2 Right-click

www.gateway.com59Creating a shortcut to a network driveAfter a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on another computer, the conten

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CHAPTER 661Protecting Your Computer• Hardware security• Data security• Security updates8511856.book Page 61 Tuesday, November 21, 2006 5:14 PM

CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer62Hardware securityAlthough you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you canno

www.gateway.com63Protecting your computer from virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one compute

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CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer642 Click Scan. McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that it finds. When McAfee is

www.gateway.com652 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category.3 Click Configure in the servi

CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer66Using McAfee Parental ControlsYou can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing speci

www.gateway.com674 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control.5 Click OK.Using Windows Security

CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer68Security updatesTo keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows and your computer’s system software up to

www.gateway.com694 Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens.5 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK.BigFixYour

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CHAPTER 771Customizing Windows• Changing screen settings• Changing system sounds• Changing mouse settings• Adding and modifying user accounts• Changin

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows72Changing screen settingsAdjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may n

www.gateway.com73Changing the appearance of windows and backgroundsYou can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windo

CHAPTER 1: Getting Help2Thank you for purchasing our computer!You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be pleas

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows742 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to look for background images. If the locati

www.gateway.com75Changing gadgetsGadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, re

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows76Using a gadget’s control panelSome gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.To

www.gateway.com77Setting up multiple monitorsIf your computer’s video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video connections), you can

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows789 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop)

www.gateway.com79Changing mouse settingsYou can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse s

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows80Adding and modifying user accountsYou can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your computer.

www.gateway.com81To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account.2 Click (Start), click

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows822 Click a power plan (default plans shown):• Balanced uses several energy-saving features while maintaining reasonable

www.gateway.com83Changing accessibility settingsYour computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are diff

www.gateway.com3Using Help and SupportYour computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, a

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows84Using voice recognitionYou can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from yo

85IndexAaccessingshared files 59accountsInternet 19ISP 19user 80addingicons to desktop 8user accounts 80addresse-mail 21Web 20AU file 34audio

Contents86address 21checking for messages 22sending 22using 18, 21Ethernet networkequipment needed 49example 48installing cards 50, 53installin

87www.gateway.comusing DVD drive 31using Windows Media Player 33, 34MultiMediaCard 30music librarybuilding 39music trackscopying 38Nnamecomputer

Contents88WWAV file 34Web browser 18, 19Web page 19Web site 19connecting to 20downloading files 21Gateway 2window 8close button 9closing 9,

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