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... to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
... to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows user accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
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... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
... pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 76 Adding and modifying user accounts 77 Changing accessibility settings 78 Using the Ease of Access Center 78 Using voice recognition 79 Using the Windows Mobility Center 80 Setting up parental controls 82 Filtering Internet access 82 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 83 Restricting game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87 Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive...
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... using anti-virus software. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Double-click the message you have never sent a fax on this notebook. Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your e-mail program. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem cable must be installed before , click New Fax...
... using anti-virus software. The Fax Setup window opens. 26 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Double-click the message you have never sent a fax on this notebook. Help For general information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Protecting your e-mail program. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is set up modem cable must be installed before , click New Fax...
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The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. The Location Information dialog box opens. 28 If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 7 Create 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. The Location Information dialog box opens. 28 If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 7 Create your information in the spaces provided, then click OK.
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The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard 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 and use your video library. •...
The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard 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 and use your video library. •...
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... with Bluetooth. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is commonly used to each computer or network device. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. This connection type is the Internet. This number...
... with Bluetooth. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on . Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists of a WAN is commonly used to each computer or network device. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is located on the network. This connection type is the Internet. This number...
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... computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the Internet. The router is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best...
... computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the Internet. The router is the central control point for a router-based Ethernet network Important For best...
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... be activated. This type of Network adapters. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable you have Ethernet already installed. 48 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. If the connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... be activated. This type of Network adapters. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable you have Ethernet already installed. 48 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. If the connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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... information. The wireless Ethernet device installed in your computer is not listed, you are setting up your current setup. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 51 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. If one . To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 4 Click...
... information. The wireless Ethernet device installed in your computer is not listed, you are setting up your current setup. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 51 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. If one . To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 4 Click...
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... following: • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Follow the instructions included with your access point. If you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on your printer to it, your network. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers...
... following: • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Follow the instructions included with your access point. If you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on your printer to it, your network. Right-click on wireless security, refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers...
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... list, then click the color depth you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to display images on your needs. Color depth is the number of the most basic display settings you may need to change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings...
... list, then click the color depth you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to display images on your needs. Color depth is the number of the most basic display settings you may need to change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings...
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... -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and...
... -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and...
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... -screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you want to install some older programs. • Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel...
... -screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you want to install some older programs. • Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel...
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... display settings. The Ease of Access Center opens. 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of Access Center to change several tools that help you want to use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked...
... display settings. The Ease of Access Center opens. 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of Access Center to change several tools that help you want to use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked...
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...: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access Center to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use the Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your mouse. • Start Narrator reads...
...: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access Center to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use the Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your mouse. • Start Narrator reads...
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...; Click (Change display settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about synchronizing your notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Adjusting tablet...
...; Click (Change display settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information about synchronizing your notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see "Adjusting tablet...
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... new files on -screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive). To back up . The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you accidentally delete files. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the size of the drive being defragmented. It also protects you from the network. 2 Click (Start...
... new files on -screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to a writable optical disc (if you have a recordable drive). To back up . The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you accidentally delete files. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the size of the drive being defragmented. It also protects you from the network. 2 Click (Start...
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... tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not be on the computers. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to run . www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer...
... tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. If your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not be on the computers. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to run . www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer...
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... shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 68 changing color scheme 69 selecting screen saver 70 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 52 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92 checking for errors 90...
... shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 68 changing color scheme 69 selecting screen saver 70 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 52 digital pen button 15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92 checking for errors 90...
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... 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 23 I Internet account 22 connecting to 23 downloading files 24 filtering 82 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 92 checking for drive errors 90 checking hard drive...
... 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 23 I Internet account 22 connecting to 23 downloading files 24 filtering 82 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 92 checking for drive errors 90 checking hard drive...
