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    GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ®
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    you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu
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    Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 BigFix 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings
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    user accounts 76 Changing power-saving settings 77 Changing the power plan 77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting
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    Contents iv
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    CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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    information to help you keep your computer in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition 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 knowledgeable
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    Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition, you can access help for information on how to use it. To access Media Center help: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media
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    Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to activate it. 4
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    CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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    For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase 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 contains the taskbar, the Start
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    .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
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    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
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also
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    New ÖFolder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette drive new on the Windows clipboard, Windows see "Viewing drives" on page 9
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    new location. Help For more information about copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple
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    click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive
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    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 documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods
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    then click the folder where you want to save the file. 3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. 5 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
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    , 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 installing or using your printer, see
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    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
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    CHAPTER 3 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 17
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    computer, see your computer's hardware reference. If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type the 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
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    about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and 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, and displays the page on the site that you
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    instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the downloading files in the Search Help To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (
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    Help and Support. Type the 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
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    Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 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
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    opens. The New Fax window opens. 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
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    www.gateway.com 10 Type your location New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you want to send, then click Send. 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 Windows
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    the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on your template. 4 To save your cover page template, click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list. 5 Type the new
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    www.gateway.com Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 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-
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    CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 28
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    CHAPTER 4 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 29
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    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 Ö Computer Ö find the
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    have a DVD-compatible drive in your computer. If you do not have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to add an internal or external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing
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    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. Playback controls 4 If the
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    Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can create several types of audio files for your listening enjoyment, including WAV, MP3, and WMA files. Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you
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    dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for the recording, specify the file type and location where you want Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive , then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as WMA files. A progress
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    www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to 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
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    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
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    www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do
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    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
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    two types of data discs: • Live File System writes files immediately to the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. Windows XP and later versions of Windows support this feature. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the computer to
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    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
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    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). • Pictures + Videos lets you
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    buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons 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
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    CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43
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    together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your
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    configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System
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    setup. If 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
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    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 by a label or a switch. Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack on the computer. As each computer is connected to the router
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    buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
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    need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any
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    first time you turned on your computer. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless
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    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 point. Help For more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the
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    , you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer
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    , click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can
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    click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on network
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    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
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    CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 56
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    CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 57
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    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 can remember. The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it. If you forget your password, you will have to return your computer to Gateway so
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    also limit the programs that a user can install or run. Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches
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    items detected and removed from your computer. Updating your virus definitions McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. 60
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    To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must extend your subscription. Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your computer. You can also configure the types of files
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    & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to
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    your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. To use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The
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    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. Help For more information about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword security center in the
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    : • 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 the keyword Windows
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    5 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 the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects
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    CHAPTER 7 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 67
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    computer uses to display images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor
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    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
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    computer. Windows supplies computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of minutes in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Your screen saver changes are applied. Help For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type
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    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
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    click Properties. The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts • Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that the sidebar appears
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    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 download the driver
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    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
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    mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can: • Switch the left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer
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    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your computer. You can also change between user accounts without turning off your computer. User account tips • If you want to create an account for someone, but you
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    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
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    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. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click
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    gateway.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows
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    window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on speech recognition. With an attached microphone, you can then control your computer using voice commands. • Set up microphone configures your attached microphone to work
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    .com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a for. The User Controls 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 want to use
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    CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Scheduling computer and Internet use To schedule the times a user can Restrictions dialog box 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 can restrict games
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    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: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls
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    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 84. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 84
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    site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 19, 44, 46 DVD creating data 39 creating video 37
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    panel 72 game access restricting 82 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H HD-DVD playing 31 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 2 Help and Support 2 86 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 19 I Internet account 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 21 filtering 81 requirements to
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    ,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 77
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    playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 65 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network
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