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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using your Reference Guide 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Using online help 3 Getting technical support 4 Finding your model and serial number 4 Microsoft Certificate - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 4
44 Creating an Ethernet network 46 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 46 Making sure your broadband connection works 46 Naming the computers and the workgroup 46 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 47 network 53 Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 55 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 56 ii - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 5
gateway.com Adjusting the color depth 56 Adjusting the screen resolution 57 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 57 Changing the desktop background 58 Selecting a screen saver 59 Using an extended desktop XP user accounts 73 Protecting your computer from viruses 73 Using Norton Internet - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 6
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CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using your Reference Guide • Using Help and Support • Getting technical support • Using online help • Getting technical support 1 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 8
current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit the Gateway Web support site at www.gateway.com. Using your Reference Guide The Reference Guide for your computer contains setting up, hardware, configuration, and troubleshooting information - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 9
www.gateway.com Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support: 1 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you receive the following search result types: • Suggested Topics-These topics - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 10
Care (technical support), see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in your Reference Guide or see the Customer Care label on your computer. Finding your model and serial number The label on the top, side, or bottom of your computer case includes your computer serial number. Gateway Customer Care will - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 11
CHAPTER2 Using Windows XP • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 12
desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up. The desktop to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - 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 Windows Start menu in the Search box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 14
and Support. Type window in the Search 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 My Computer window - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 15
www.gateway.com Working with files and folders You can organize your files and , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more than one drive. - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 16
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: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 17
that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the Support. Type deleting files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 18
For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search box, then press ENTER. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 19
www.gateway.com Using the Windows Search utility Help For more information about searching for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type searching in the Search box, then press ENTER. To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search. The - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 20
A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search box, then press ENTER. 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 21
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 22
a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. Opening a document Help For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search box, then press ENTER. To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 23
www.gateway.com 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printing in the Search box, then press ENTER. To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 24
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP Shortcuts Help For more information about keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 25
CHAPTER3 Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 19 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 26
To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in some cases ADSL over PPP, or - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 27
an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on Support. Type connecting to Web site in the Search box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 28
instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer , the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that user. Your e- - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 29
gateway.com Sending e-mail To send e-mail using Outlook or Outlook Express: 1 Connect to your Internet service Support. Type e-mail in the Search box, then press ENTER. To check your e-mail using Outlook Express: 1 Connect to your Internet service instructions. Many Internet services your computer, Fax - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 30
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Click Fax Services, then click Next. 5 Click Finish to exit the Windows Components Wizard. 6 Click Exit to close the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box. -ORClick Close - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 31
www.gateway.com 7 Type the transmitting fax identifier information. This identifier information same identifier that you typed in Step 7. The Routing Options screen opens. 10 If you set up your computer to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store received faxes in and a printer you want to - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 32
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you. To create a cover page template, you use the Fax Cover Page Editor. On this template, - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 33
www.gateway.com 5 If you want to send your fax to more than one 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 26. Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have scanned: 1 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 34
Outbox, then right-click the fax you want to cancel. 3 Click Delete to cancel the fax. 4 Click Yes. Automatically canceling a fax If your computer tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel a failed fax. To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 Click - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 35
www.gateway.com Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 36
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 30 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 37
CHAPTER4 Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating data CDs and DVDs 31 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 38
is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play WAV files. WAV is the most common audio file format used for your Windows system sounds. To play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 39
www.gateway.com Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play play these CDs on your computer. Important To watch a DVD you must have a DVD drive in your computer. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing CDs or - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 40
Mute Previous Next 4 Click (play). If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see "Adjusting the volume" in your Reference Guide. 34 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 41
gateway.com Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Help For more information about making or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support for your Windows system sounds. For computer. For the location of the Microphone jacks, see your Reference Guide - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 42
protection software. You cannot copy tracks from these 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 DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 43
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music library 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 listening to, or working with, a - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 44
. You can also create video from a Web cam attached to your computer. For instructions on how to create video, see your camera's user guide. Editing videos Help For more information about editing videos, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Movie Maker in the Search box, then press - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 If the wizard does not open, click Capture From Video Device. 4 , then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker. Editing your video After your video file is captured on your computer, you can edit it. Some of the edits you can make to your video include: • Splitting your video - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 46
has a recordable CD drive, you can create (burn) music CDs from your music files. 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, - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 47
www.gateway.com 5 Click Edit Playlist. The Edit Playlist dialog box opens. 6 Click songs in the left column to add them to the playlist. After all the songs are added to your list, click OK. 7 Click Start Burn. Creating data CDs and DVDs If your computer has a recordable CD drive, you can create - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 48
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 42 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 49
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Testing your network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network 43 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 50
-based Ethernet network The following is an example of an Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 51
www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 52
drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers , you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 53
gateway.com 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 setup, click Create a new connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard. 4 Click to select the - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 54
eight pins) on each end. Category 5 cables are available in two different types; straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers. To determine which type of cable you have, hold both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 55
www.gateway.com Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 56
literature • 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 Sharing resources With a network, you can share your - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 57
gateway.com 2 Click the Sharing tab. 3 If this is the first time you have shared a drive or folder, click Network Setup Wizard to enable remote access, then follow the on-screen instructions folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 58
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. To view - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 59
www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 60
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 54 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 61
CHAPTER6 Customizing Windows • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Changing the mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings 55 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 62
Dual-monitor computer 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. Help For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing display settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 Click - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 63
www.gateway.com Adjusting the screen resolution Help For more information about adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing screen resolution in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 64
new theme, then click OK twice. The new colors appear on your desktop. Changing the desktop background Help For more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type changing desktop background in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can change - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 65
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Desktop tab. 4 Click a background picture in the Background list. - OR can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 66
, click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box. Help For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 5 Click OK. 60 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 67
www.gateway.com Using an extended desktop If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You can use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows. To turn on extended - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 68
, connect one end of an appropriate video cable to the video out or S-Video out jack on your computer. For the location of the video jacks on your computer, see the poster or hardware guide. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Video in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 69
www.gateway.com 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 6 Click/ - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 70
Enable TV button if it is not already enabled, then click Apply. Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed out, your computer has not detected the television. Make sure that the television is turned on and connected correctly. Modifying television settings To modify television settings - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 71
www.gateway.com Changing the mouse settings Help For more information about changing mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type 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 DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 72
window opens. Help For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify a user account. To change between user accounts: 1 Click Start, then - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 73
gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power scheme Help For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support the power scheme you want. - OR Click an arrow button for the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks timer, then - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 74
For more information about hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type hibernate in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hibernate (also to the hard drive, then turns your computer completely off. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 75
gateway Schemes tab. Click the arrow button to open a System hibernates list, then click the time you want to in the Power buttons lists. • As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then , or click Start, then click Help and Support. Type uninterruptible power supply in the Search Help - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 76
Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 3 Click the UPS tab. 4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device, then click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 70 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 77
CHAPTER7 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 71 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 78
the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your Reference Guide. Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure. About startup password, you will have to return your computer to gateway so we can reset it. Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 79
gateway.com About Windows XP user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer , then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your computer - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 80
helps protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. To learn more about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Learn More on the right side of the screen. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the upper - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 81
www.gateway.com Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus Internet Security opens. 3 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton Internet Security after the 60-day - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 82
Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then double-click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 2 Click Internet - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 83
www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows XP 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 XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 84
Updates dialog box opens. BigFix 78 3 Make your changes to the schedule settings, 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 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 85
, 44, 49 capturing video to computer 38 CD adding tracks to your 18 text and graphics 18 creating desktop icons 7 desktop shortcuts 7 documents 15 folders 10 Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 17 saving 16 downloading files 22 drivers - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 86
viewing list 9 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H help online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 IP address entering 47 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 18 L tracks copying 36 N name computer 46 workgroup 46 naming computers 46 workgroup 46 network - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 87
gateway folders 12, 13, 14 in Help and Support 3 security Norton Internet Security 74 virus 50 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows computer 38 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 69 un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updates security 77 updating device drivers - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 88
browser 20, 21 Web page 21 Web site 21 connecting to 21 downloading files 22 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 8 closing 8, 18 maximize button 8 menu bar 8 Windows Movie Maker capturing video to computer 38 editing video 38, 39 saving video 39 transferring video to computer 38 Video Capture Wizard 39 - Gateway DX442XP | 8512979 - Gateway Computer User Guide (for computers with Wind - Page 89
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