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  • Page 1 GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Gateway Web site ........
  • Page 4 Playing optical discs ..........29 Creating audio files and music libraries .
  • Page 5 Changing system sounds ..........70 Changing mouse settings .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Help

    CHAPTER • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help Getting Help...

  • Page 8: Thank You For Purchasing Our Computer

    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.

  • Page 9: Contacting Gateway

    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.
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1: Getting Help...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Using Windows

    CHAPTER Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts...

  • Page 12: Using The Windows Desktop

    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. Help For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 13: Using The Start Menu

    Click All Programs to see all programs, files, and folders in the Start menu. If you click an item with a folder Click a file or program to open it. www.gateway.com (Start) on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear.

  • Page 14: Adding Icons To The Desktop

    Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press E 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)

  • Page 15: Working With Files And Folders

    CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer: Click Double-click the drive icon. www.gateway.com 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.

  • Page 16: Creating Folders

    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, spreadsheets, and pictures—that you keep on your computer. In fact, all information on a computer is stored in files. Folders To create a folder: Shortcut...

  • Page 17: Deleting Files And Folders

    Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations. www.gateway.com “Searching for files” on page “Shortcuts” on page NTER “Viewing drives”...

  • Page 18: Searching For Files

    To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin.

  • Page 19: Browsing For Files And Folders

    The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using Microsoft WordPad. Similar procedures apply to other programs such as Corel Word, and Microsoft Excel. For more information about using a program, click Help on its menu bar. www.gateway.com (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. ® ®...

  • Page 20: Creating A New Document

    Creating a new document To create a new document: Click and a blank document opens. 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: Click File, then click Save.

  • Page 21: Printing A Document

    Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. Set the print options, then click Print. The document prints. Help For more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printing in the Search Help box, then press E www.gateway.com NTER NTER...

  • Page 22: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press E The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Using The Internet And Faxing

    CHAPTER Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using Windows Fax and Scan • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax...

  • Page 24: Learning About The Internet

    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 telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).

  • Page 25: Accessing Your Internet Account

    To go to a 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.

  • Page 26: Downloading Files

    Downloading files Caution To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. To download files or programs from a Web site: Connect to your Internet account.

  • Page 27: Checking Your E-Mail

    To send a fax: Click opens. If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. www.gateway.com NTER (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens. “Protecting your computer from...
  • Page 28 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens. Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
  • Page 29 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. Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens.
  • Page 30 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box. Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you want to send, then click Send. Setting up your cover page template 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.

  • Page 31: Faxing A Scanned Document Or From Programs

    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. www.gateway.com (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan “Sending a fax”...

  • Page 32: Receiving And Viewing A Fax

    Click Delete to cancel the fax. Click Yes. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: Click opens. If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. To view a fax, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: Playing And Creating Media Files

    CHAPTER Playing and Creating • 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 Media Files...

  • Page 34: Playing Music And Movies

    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...

  • Page 35: Playing Optical Discs

    Insert disc Windows Media Player automatically plays Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up. Insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive. www.gateway.com Repeat Rewind Shuffle...
  • Page 36 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. If the disc is not already playing, click (Start), All Programs, then Playback controls...

  • Page 37: Creating Audio Files And Music Libraries

    Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder 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. Click Sound Recorder opens. Click www.gateway.com Repeat Rewind Shuffle Stop Pause/Play “Playing audio and video files”...
  • Page 38 When you finish recording, click Type a name for the recording, specify the file type and location where you want to save the recording, then click Save. The recording is saved. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs.

  • Page 39: Building A Music Library

    Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. www.gateway.com (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player...

  • Page 40: Creating Music Cds And Video Dvds

    Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We 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.

  • Page 41: Creating A Video Dvd

    Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. Click introduction window opens. Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. www.gateway.com (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker...
  • Page 42 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 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.

  • Page 43: Creating And Copying Data Discs

    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 to the disc. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 44: Using Windows Media Center

    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.
  • Page 45 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).

  • Page 46: Using The Media Center Remote Control

    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.) Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer

    CHAPTER Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking...

  • Page 48: Introduction To Networking

    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.
  • Page 49 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 Router Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network...
  • Page 50 Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works 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.

  • Page 51: Wireless Ethernet Networking

    Wireless Ethernet standards Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a — 54Mbps • 802.11b — 11Mbps • 802.11g — 54Mbps • 802.11n — 540Mbps www.gateway.com Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port Step 3 for each computer on the network.
  • Page 52 • Internet security features like a firewall to keep intruders out of your network. • 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) •...

  • Page 53: Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection

    Click OK. When you are prompted to restart your computer, click Restart Now. www.gateway.com network. (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

  • Page 54: Connecting To A Wireless Ethernet Network

    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.
  • Page 55 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box opens. Click a network, then click Connect. If you can see the network name, but you cannot connect to it, your network is using security.

  • Page 56: Testing Your Network

    Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access point. Help 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 E Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site.
  • Page 57 Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 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.

  • Page 58: Using The Network

    Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can: • 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 Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  • Page 59: Bluetooth Networking

    Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press E www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound.
  • Page 60 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer...

  • Page 61: Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer

    CHAPTER Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates...

  • Page 62: Hardware Security

    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 return your computer to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer.

  • Page 63: Protecting Your Computer From Viruses

    Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: Click www.gateway.com (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. “Modifying security NTER...
  • Page 64 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens. Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears.
  • Page 65 Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. To update your virus and spyware definitions: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens.

  • Page 66: Using Windows Security Center

    Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: •...

  • Page 67: Security Updates

    To update Windows: Click Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. Click Windows Update. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are available. www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.

  • Page 68: Bigfix

    Click: • 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. Help For more information about Windows click 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.

  • Page 69: Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

    CHAPTER Customizing 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...

  • Page 70: Changing Screen Settings

    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 Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs.

  • Page 71: Changing The Appearance Of Windows And Backgrounds

    If the location you want is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK. www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click...

  • Page 72: Selecting A Screen Saver

    Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), 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.

  • Page 73: Changing Gadgets

    To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. To configure a gadget: In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. The gadget’s configuration window opens. Make the changes you want, then click OK. Your changes are saved. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 74 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: In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in control panel appears on the gadget.

  • Page 75: Setting Up Multiple Monitors

    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. www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and...

  • Page 76: Changing System Sounds

    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.

  • Page 77: Changing Mouse Settings

    Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Shared Documents folder. The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network. www.gateway.com NTER (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse...
  • Page 78 To add, delete, or modify user accounts: Click or remove user accounts. • To create a new 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. •...

  • Page 79: Changing Power-Saving Settings

    • High performance maximizes performance but reduces energy savings. To change a power plan, click Change plan settings, change the settings you want, then click Save changes. www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click NTER...

  • Page 80: Changing Accessibility Settings

    To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 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 •...

  • Page 81: Using The Ease Of Access Center

    • Make the computer display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. The Ease...

  • Page 82: Using Voice Recognition

    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: Click The Speech Recognition Options window opens. Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: •...

  • Page 83: Filtering Internet Access

    Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. Specify the settings you want to use for this user, then click OK. The settings are saved. www.gateway.com (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set...

  • Page 84: Scheduling Computer And Internet Use

    Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: Click up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to schedule for, then click Time limits. The Time Restrictions dialog box opens.
  • Page 85 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user.

  • Page 86: Restricting Specific Programs

    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 To restrict specific programs: Click up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to set up restrictions for, then click Allow and block specific programs.

  • Page 87: Notices

    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.
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows...
  • Page 89 Start menu DHCP disconnecting from Internet display using screen saver documentation Gateway Web site help Help and Support online help documents creating opening printing saving downloading files drivers updating...
  • Page 90 Sidebar using control panel game access restricting Gateway contact information model number serial number Web address Web site Gigabit Ethernet HD-DVD playing help Media Center online using Help and Support...
  • Page 91 Bluetooth sharing printing documents files across network programs closing www.gateway.com opening restricting projector color quality connecting screen resolution recording audio file CD tracks recovering files and folders Recycle Bin deleting files and folders...
  • Page 92 WAV file playing Web browser Web page Web site connecting to downloading files Gateway wide area network (WAN) window changing colors close button closing maximize button menu bar minimize button title bar Windows changing background...
  • Page 94 MAN GW GENERIC DT USR GDE V R3 4/08...

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