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- Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 1
USERGUIDE ® - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 2
- Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 3
you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 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 Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 4
a music CD 40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making sure your - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 5
network drive 59 Opening files across the network 59 Copying files across the network 59 Printing files across the network 59 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme 81 Changing accessibility settings 83 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 6
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 8
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, dedicated - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 9
Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 10
Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Available information depends on the their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - 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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - 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 Ö All Programs Ö 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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - 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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 15
gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer Help and Support. Type files - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 16
-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 that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 17
Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. To delete files 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 files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 16. If you cannot find - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 18
restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search opens. 2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 19
gateway. 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 click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Working with documents Computer documents include word - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - 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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 21
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 installing or using - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 22
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 23
CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxes • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using faxes 17 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 24
linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 25
gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer service provider can provide instructions - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 26
account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on 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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 27
the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen 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 depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 28
mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information, see "Protecting your computer from viruses" on page 63. For more information about managing - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 29
computer to one local fax modem, although you can connect to multiple fax servers or devices on a network. If you are not sure whether your computer 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 let - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 30
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 31
www.gateway.com 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. If you have not set up a dialing rule, select - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 32
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes 13 Click OK. The 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 33
www.gateway.com 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 23, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 26. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes 28 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 35
CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 36
MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Memory card reader slots Activity indicator Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader, and what types the slots - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 37
variety of multimedia features using optical disc drives, which include CD drives, Blu-ray drives, and DVD and HD-DVD drives. Identifying drive types Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 38
, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Inserting an optical disc 32 Activity indicator (location varies) Manual eject hole Eject button (location varies) To insert an optical disc: 1 Press - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 39
Disc can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. Blu-ray Discs can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see "Playing music and movies - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 40
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 file Ö double-click the file 1 Click - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 41
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 discs in - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 42
Using Drives and 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. Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Playlist Video screen 36 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 43
gateway , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the information about playing audio files, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 34. To record an audio on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 44
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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 45
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 46
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and 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. - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 47
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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 48
Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc capacity will - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 49
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 burn the files to the disc. Although this is a slower process than Live File - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 50
Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing media files. Because the remote control is an optional accessory, most instructions in this section assume you are - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 51
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 view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow, or select movies from your - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 52
buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry button 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 53
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to networking • Wired Ethernet networking • Wireless Ethernet networking • Setting up your network connection • Testing your network • Adding a printer to your network • Sharing resources • Using the network 47 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 54
up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you service provider. Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the network - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 55
• DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 56
your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 57
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 58
™ or 128-bit WEP encryption. If you are not sure what to buy, check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point 52 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 59
your network, you 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 60
, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless Ethernet network After you have named your computer and workgroup, you need to set up the - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 61
www.gateway.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 62
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 plugging a printer into your - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 63
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 to install the printer drivers on each computer. After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 64
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 shared drives - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 65
then click Paste. 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 66
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 60 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 67
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 61 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 68
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 your computer to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your computer. When - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 69
service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your computer on page 67. Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 70
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. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 71
www.gateway.com 2 Click Computer & 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 72
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 73
gateway.com 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer then click Help and Support. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 67 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 74
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 Windows software for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 75
www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix 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, - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 76
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer 70 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 77
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 71 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 78
adjustments, see your monitor's user guide. Adjusting the color depth and the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 79
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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 80
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 , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 81
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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 82
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 GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 83
www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video connections), you can connect an - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 84
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 85
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 86
and from other computers on the network. To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 87
www.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. Help For more information about power schemes, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power scheme or power management in the Search Help box - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 88
you want, then click OK. You can change: • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 89
www.gateway.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less You can also use the 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 keyboard easier to use - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 90
Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition. • Train your computer to better understand you helps you create several voice samples that your computer 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 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 91
screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network 59 recordable CD 31 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 92
Firewall Plus 63 McAfee Privacy Service 63 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 scanning for viruses 63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 Memory Stick 30 menu bar - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 93
tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup 53 naming computers 53 workgroup 53 network testing 57 using 58 O online help 3, 4 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 59 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 PDA memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 94
browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 tack information 39 playing audio CD 35 playing audio file 34 viewing video file 34 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 63 Windows Update 68 - Gateway GT5418E | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windo - Page 95
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