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GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 2
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1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 4
track information 33 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 34 Creating a music CD 34 Creating a video DVD 35 Creating and copying data discs 37 Creating Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 5
user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 7
CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 8
read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your computer's software features. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 9
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 11
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 12
desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up. The desktop permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 13
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type 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. 2 Click All - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 14
and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 15
fit the entire computer display. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drive - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 16
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 . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 17
Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 18
be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in window. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using the Search: 1 you want to search on your computer by file or folder name, - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 19
gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find desktop find the file or folder you want. Help For more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Working with documents Computer - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 20
file. 3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 21
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. For more information about - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 22
about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then the item, then press CTRL + C. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you graphic want to paste the object, then press - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 23
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 24
Internet service provider (ISP). Internet Servers store information so other computers can access it from the Internet. Your computer connects to the Internet are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. Cable and DSL - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 25
After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the World Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 26
. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 27
www.gateway.com Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service from this computer. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 28
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 29
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 30
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 31
www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a fax" on page 21, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 25. Canceling - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 32
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: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 33
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 34
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. 2 Click Library - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 35
to play these CDs on your computer. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs, HD-DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs. For more - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 36
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 ( - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 37
www.gateway.com or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then of the microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 38
software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 39
drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 40
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 41
.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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 42
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 43
photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is recorded. Creating and copying data discs XP and later versions of Windows. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the computer instructions show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format, which can be read by all personal computers - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 44
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 45
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 46
you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you control the playback of media files and optical discs. Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 47
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 41 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 48
a broad geographical area. The largest and most well-known example of a WAN is the Internet. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 49
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 Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 50
the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 51
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 Step 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 52
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) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed in your - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 53
connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 54
for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications. When networking is set up in Windows Vista™, TCP/IP is automatically installed as the default protocol. Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on a computer with a router or access point router, the protocol - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 55
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 56
documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider. Adding a printer to your network Instead of - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 57
www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the -sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 58
computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. Opening files across the network - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 59
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 click Network and Internet. 3 Click - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 54 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 61
CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 62
files. These passwords are set in your computer's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 63
spyware protection updates. • Using Norton 360 to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Help For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help box - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 64
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. 58 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 65
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, - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 66
subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 67
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. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 68
, then click OK. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 69
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 70
suit your needs. Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most images look best displayed more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 71
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 72
you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products. To screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 66 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 73
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 74
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. ( - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 75
setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 76
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 see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 77
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that limited accounts may not - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 78
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, more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
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. To change the - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 80
expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 81
gateway with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high Ease of Access Center to: • Use the computer without a display, mouse, or keyboard • Make the computer display easier to see • Make the mouse and - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 82
can use to better recognize the words you speak. • Open the Speech Reference Card lets you view and print a list of common voice commands. 3 If you want to configure your computer's settings for reading aloud on-screen text, click Text to Speech on the left of the window. Setting up parental - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 83
.gateway.com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. To set up Internet dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Specify the settings you - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 84
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), opens. 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 85
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 86
click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 87
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 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 88
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 82 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 89
using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 90
Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 2 hyperlinks 19 I Internet account 18 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 filtering 77 requirements to access 18 using 18 Internet Explorer 18 Internet service provider (ISP) 18 connecting - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
game access 79 restricting games 78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 92
files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 Update 61 wired Ethernet network 42 equipment needed 43 example 42 installing cards 44 installing drivers - Gateway DX4200 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 93
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