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www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device 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. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. 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 required drivers. Setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network. If you do not set up security for your network, a hacker can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Check your access point documentation for information about installing it and setting network security. Setting up your network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Make sure that you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters. 53

Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Help	7
Thank you for purchasing our computer!	8
Using the Gateway Web site	8
Using Help and Support	9
To start Help and Support:	9
Searching for a topic	9
Getting help for Windows Media Center	9
To access Media Center help:	9
Using online help	10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	10
Using Windows Vista	11
Using the Windows desktop	12
Using the Start menu	13
To use the Start menu:	13
Adding icons to the desktop	14
To add icons to the desktop:	14
Identifying window items	14
Working with files and folders	15
Viewing drives	15
To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer:	15
Creating folders	16
To create a folder:	16
Copying and moving files and folders	16
To copy a file or folder to another folder:	16
To move a file or folder to another folder:	17
Deleting files and folders	17
To delete files or folders:	17
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:	17
To empty the Recycle Bin:	18
Searching for files	18
Using the Windows Search	18
To find files and folders using the Search:	18
Using advanced search options	19
Browsing for files and folders	19
To browse for a file:	19
Working with documents	19
Creating a new document	20
To create a new document:	20
Saving a document	20
To save a document:	20
Opening a document	20
To open a document:	20
Printing a document	21
To print a document:	21
Shortcuts	22
Using the Internet and Faxes	23
Learning about the Internet	24
Setting up an Internet account	25
Accessing your Internet account	25
Using the WorldWideWeb	25
Connecting to a Website	26
To connect to a Web site:	26
Downloading files	27
To download files or programs from a Web site:	27
Using e-mail	27
Sending e-mail	28
To send e-mail using Windows Mail:	28
Checking your e-mail	28
To check your e-mail using Windows Mail:	28
Using faxes	29
Using Windows Fax and Scan	29
Sending a Fax	29
To send a Fax:	29
Setting up your cover page template	32
To set up your fax cover page template:	32
Faxing a scanned document or from programs	32
To fax a scanned document or directly from most programs:	32
Canceling a fax	33
To cancel a fax that has not been sent:	33
Receiving and viewing a fax	33
To receive and view a fax:	33
Using Drives and Media Files	35
Using the memory card reader	36
Memory card types	36
Using a memory card	36
To insert a memory card:	36
To remove a memory card:	36
Using the diskette drive	37
To use a diskette:	37
Using an optical drive	37
Identifying drive types	37
Inserting an optical disc	38
To insert an optical disc:	38
Playing a CD	39
Playing a DVD	39
Playing a Blu-ray Disc	39
Playing an HD-DVD	39
Recording to optical discs	39
Creating audio and video files	39
Copying optical discs	39
Playing music and movies	40
Playing audio and video files	40
To play a file using WindowsMediaPlayer:	40
Playing optical discs	41
Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player	41
To play an optical disc:	41
Creating audio files and music libraries	43
Creating music files	43
Recording audio files	43
To record an audio file:	43
Creating WMA and MP3 music files	44
To create WMA or MP3 files:	44
Building a music library	45
Editing track information	45
To edit track information:	45
Creating music CDs and video DVDs	46
Creating a music CD	46
Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player	46
To create a music CD using Windows Media Player:	46
Creating a video DVD	47
Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker	47
To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker:	47
Creating and copying data discs	49
Creating a data disc	49
To create a data disc:	49
Using Windows Media Center	50
Starting Windows Media Center	50
To start Windows Media Center:	50
Using the Media Center remote control	52
Networking Your Computer	53
Introduction to networking	54
Making sure your broadband connection works	54
Networking terms you should know	54
Wired Ethernet networking	54
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	54
Using a router	54
Example router-based Ethernet network	54
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network	55
Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer	55
To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:	55
Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware	56
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	56
Connecting network cables	56
Setting up a network using a router	56
To set up a network using a router:	57
Wireless Ethernet networking	57
Wireless Ethernet standards	57
Using an access point	58
Equipment you need for an access point-based network	58
Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer	59
To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:	59
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware	59
Installing wireless cards and drivers	59
Setting up your access point	59
Setting up your network connection	59
Naming the computers and the workgroup	59
To identify this computer on the network:	59
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	60
Using a DHCP server	60
Configuring your router	60
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network	60
Connecting to your network	60
To connect to your wireless Ethernet network:	61
Wireless security	62
Testing your network	62
If you are unable to connect to the Internet:	62
Adding a printer to your network	62
Sharing resources	63
Sharing drives and printers	63
Sharing drives or folders	63
To share drives or folders:	63
Un-sharing drives and folders	64
To un-share drives or folders:	64
Sharing printers	64
To share printers:	64
Using the network	64
Viewing shared drives and folders	64
To view shared drives and folders:	64
Creating a shortcut to a network drive	65
To map a network drive:	65
Opening files across the network	65
To open files across the network:	65
Copying files across the network	65
To copy files across the network:	65
Printing files across the network	65
To print files across the network:	65
Protecting Your Computer	67
Hardware security	68
Kensington lock slot	68
Data security	68
Startup and hard drive password	68
Windows user accounts	68
Protecting your computer from viruses	69
Using McAfee SecurityCenter	69
Scanning for and removing viruses	69
To scan for and remove viruses:	69
Updating your virus definitions	70
To update your virus definitions:	70
Configuring McAfee VirusScan	70
To configure McAfee VirusScan:	70
Using McAfee Parental Controls	72
To use McAfee Parental Controls:	72
Using Windows Security Center	73
Modifying security settings	73
To modify security settings:	73
Security updates	74
Windows Update	74
To update Windows:	74
Scheduling automatic updates	74
To schedule automatic updates:	74
BigFix	75
Customizing Windows	77
Changing screen settings	78
Changing color depth and screen resolution	78
To change the color depth or screen resolution:	78
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds	79
To change Window colors and effects:	79
To change the Windows desktop background:	79
Selecting a screen saver	80
To select a screen saver:	80
Changing gadgets	81
To add a gadget:	81
To configure a gadget:	81
Using a gadget’s control panel	82
To use a gadget’s control panel:	82
Configuring the gadget Sidebar	82
To change Sidebar properties:	82
Setting up multiple monitors	83
To use a projector or additional monitor:	83
Changing system sounds	84
To change system sounds:	84
Changing mouse settings	85
To change your mouse settings:	85
Adding and modifying user accounts	86
User account tips	86
To add, delete, or modify user accounts:	86
To switch between user accounts:	87
Changing power-saving settings	87
Changing the power scheme	87
To change the power scheme:	87
Changing accessibility settings	89
Using the Ease of Access Center	89
To use the Ease of Access Center:	89
Using voice recognition	90
To set up voice recognition:	90
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Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer

To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:

Click

(

Start

), then click

Control Panel

. The

Control Panel

window opens.

Click

System and Maintenance

, then click

System

Click

Device Manager

from the task list on the left. The

Device Manager

window opens.

Click the plus (+) in front of

Network adapters

. The wireless Ethernet device installed in

your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one.

Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware

Installing wireless cards and drivers

After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, you

need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already

installed. 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 required drivers.

Setting up your access point

A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means

that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of

your network.

If you do not set up security for your network, a

hacker

can gain access to your Internet

connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal

data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information.

Check your access point documentation for information about installing it and setting network

security.

Setting up your network connection

Naming the computers and the workgroup

Make sure that you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network).

If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling.

To identify this computer on the network:

Click

(

Start

), then click

Control Panel

. The

Control Panel

window opens.

Click

System and Maintenance

. The

System and Maintenance

window opens.

Click

System

, then click

Change Settings

in the

Computer Name, Domain and

Workgroup settings

area. The

System Properties

dialog box opens.

Click

Change

If your computer does not already have a name, type a unique computer name in the

Computer name

box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network.

Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name

must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names

must contain some letters.

Important

You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name

and the same Workgroup Name.