CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 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.
www.uk.gateway.com To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 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.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 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.
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.
www.uk.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu.
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 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 NTER 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...
www.uk.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.
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, spreadsheets, and pictures—that you keep on your computer. In fact, all information on a computer is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder:...
www.uk.gateway.com With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location. Help For more information about copying 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 E NTER To move a file or folder to another folder:...
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. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. Click Empty the Recycle Bin.
www.uk.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: • Name or part of a name •...
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating a new document To create a new document: Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts 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.
www.uk.gateway.com Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open. Double-click the document file name. The document opens. Help For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press E NTER Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a...
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 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 NTER The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows.
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...
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.
www.uk.gateway.com 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.
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 Web. To connect to a Web site: Connect to your Internet account.
www.uk.gateway.com 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 Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer.
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the box. Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box. Type the e-mail message. Most e-mail programs let you attach files, such as photographs, to your e-mail.
www.uk.gateway.com Sending a fax Windows Fax and Scan lets you send and receive faxes using your dial-up modem. To send a fax: 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. If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar.
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CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
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www.uk.gateway.com Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 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.
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CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens. • 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.
www.uk.gateway.com Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 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. To view a fax, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view.
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CHAPTER 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...
www.uk.gateway.com Click 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. • Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. •...
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CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
www.uk.gateway.com Click 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. • Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. •...
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CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens. 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.
www.uk.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 quickly by sorting, and add information to a music file. You can add music tracks to your music library by: •...
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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.
www.uk.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs.
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CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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.
www.uk.gateway.com Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • 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.
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.
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www.uk.gateway.com 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). •...
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.) Shortcut buttons Power button...
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.
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www.uk.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 Router Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network 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).
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 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.
www.uk.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
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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...
www.uk.gateway.com Setting up wireless 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.
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CHAPTER 5: Networking Your 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.
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www.uk.gateway.com 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.
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Testing your network Now 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: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center.
www.uk.gateway.com Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. Click OK, then click Close. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: Click Start, then click Computer. Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share.
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CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search Help box, then press E NTER To view shared drives and folders: Click Start, then click Network.
www.uk.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important 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.
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.
www.uk.gateway.com Windows user accounts 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.
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer • McAfee Privacy Service protects against online identity theft by blocking the transmission of personally identifiable information. This service also filters offensive online content (including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and monitors, controls, and logs where children surf.
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www.uk.gateway.com To update your virus definitions: Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for updates. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must extend your subscription.
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CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. Click the type of scan you want to configure, then set the options for that scan type.
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www.uk.gateway.com Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. To use McAfee Parental Controls: Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens.
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates •...
www.uk.gateway.com 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.
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. 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.
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 Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs.
www.uk.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: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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. Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK. Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in...
www.uk.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.
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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: In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in control panel appears on the gadget.
www.uk.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors 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.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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.
www.uk.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press E NTER You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your computer. You can also change between user accounts without turning off your computer. User account tips • If you want to create an account for someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited.
www.uk.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account. Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off. • 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.
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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Click a 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. To change a power plan, click Change plan settings, change the settings you want, then click Save changes.
www.uk.gateway.com 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.
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: Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. The Speech Recognition Options window opens.
www.uk.gateway.com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. To set up Internet filtering: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to set up restrictions for.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. Click the user account to schedule for, then click Time limits.
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www.uk.gateway.com 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.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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 Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set...
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Index files searching See Windows Media Center copying starting Media Player cutting hyperlinks See Windows Media Player deleting menu bar downloading messages finding checking e-mail Internet moving sending e-mail account opening connecting to Microsoft Certificate of opening shared downloading files Authenticity pasting filtering...
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www.uk.gateway.com Bluetooth adding Bluetooth data testing sharing hardware using lock slot printing wired Ethernet McAfee SecurityCenter documents wireless Ethernet password files across network user accounts programs virus protection closing Windows Security Center opening online help Windows Update restricting opening wireless Ethernet projector documents Shared Documents folder...
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Index Scan maximize button receiving and viewing faxes menu bar minimize button sending fax title bar sending fax from program Windows sending scanned image fax changing background clipboard setting up fax cover page Product Key Code template Search utility testing network user accounts text to speech Windows DVD Maker...