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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contacting Gateway . . . .
Contents Playing optical discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Creating audio files and music libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Creating music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Building a music library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Changing mouse settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Adding and modifying user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Changing power-saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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.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.
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • • • • • Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts 5
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. . Help 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.
www.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 ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using the Start menu. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you the first level of menu items.
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 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 Click (Start), then click All Programs.
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.
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: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder.
www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 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 ENTER. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move.
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. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click 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.
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: • Name or part of a name • Creation date • Modification date • File type • 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.
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating a new document To create a new document: (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 1 Click 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 Click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens.
www.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. Help 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 a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer.
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 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. 16 To... Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C.
CHAPTER3 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 17
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 telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help 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.
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 files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account.
www.gateway.com 5 Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box. 6 Type the e-mail message. Tip 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 Help For general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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. 4 Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens.
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.
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 Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you want to send, then click Send.
www.gateway.com 3 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 4 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).
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Click Delete to cancel the fax. 5 Click Yes. Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 1 Click 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.
CHAPTER4 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 27
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 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens.
www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Shuffle • • • • • • • Rewind Stop Fast forward Pause/Play Volume Mute Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist. Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. Stop stops playback and rewinds the current file to the beginning. 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).
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 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. Windows Media Player opens. Playlist Video screen Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play).
www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Shuffle • • • • • • • Rewind Stop Fast forward Pause/Play Volume Mute Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc. Repeat starts playing the list over again after it reaches the end. Stop stops playback and rewinds the current file to the beginning. 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).
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 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.
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 quickly 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.
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. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.
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. 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. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner.
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 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. 6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens.
www.gateway.com 7 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. • Slide show creates a slide show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is recorded.
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.
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 an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player).
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.
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 41
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.
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 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. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network.
www.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: 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).
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, 802.11g, and 802.
www.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. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network.
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.
www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box opens. 4 Click a 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.
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 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 ENTER. Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site.
www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 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. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share.
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 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. Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
www.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. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print.
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CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55
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.
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 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates.
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 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.
www.gateway.com 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: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens.
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 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.
www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update 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.
CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 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 Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates.
CHAPTER7 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 63
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. Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor.
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 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer.
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.
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 Click the control you want to operate. Configuring the gadget Sidebar You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar.
www.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. 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.
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 Click OK.
www.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 ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. To change your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add 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. To delete an account, click the account name, then click Delete the account and confirm the deletion of related files.
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 can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Help 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.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 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.
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: (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. The Ease of Access Center opens. 1 Click 2 In the 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.
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. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on speech recognition.
www.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: (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 1 Click 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for. The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter.
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 1 Click 2 Click 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.
www.gateway.com 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 1 Click 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for, then click Games. The Game Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click Block or Allow specific games.
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. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific programs: (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens.
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Index A CD access point setting up 47 using 46 accessibility high contrast color scheme 74 Magnifier 74 Narrator 74 on-screen keyboard 74 settings 74 accessing shared drives 52 shared files 52 shared folders 52 accounts Internet 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 adding tracks to library 33 creating audio
Index 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 12, 13 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 12, 13 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 ch
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Index 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 360 59 Windows 61 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
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