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Index A accessing shared files 59 accounts Internet 19 ISP 19 user 80 adding icons to desktop 8 user accounts 80 address e-mail 21 Web 20 AU file 34 audio playing 34 recording 33 audio CD adding tracks to library 39 editing track information 39 playing 35 AVI file 34 B BigFix 69 Blu-ray playing 33 recording 33 broadband Internet connection 18, 48 browser Web 18, 19 browsing for files and folders 13 C cable modem 19, 48, 50 cards inserting memory card 30 installing memory card 30 removing memory card 30 slots 30 types of memory cards supported 30 CD adding tracks to your library 39 creating audio 40 creating data 43 editing track information 39 inserting 32 playing audio 33 playing music 35 recording 33 CD drive identifying 31 CDs copying 33 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 73 CompactFlash 30 computers naming 53 configuring router 54 TCP/IP protocol 54 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 20 connections monitor (VGA) 77 projector 77 VGA 77 copying CDs and DVDs 33 files across network 59 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 14 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customizing 71 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icons 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 72 changing color scheme 73 selecting screen saver 74 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 54 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskette drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using 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 recordable DVD 31, 32 sharing 57 types 31 un-sharing 58 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 19, 48, 50 DVD creating data 43 creating video 41 drive 31, 32 inserting 32 playing 33, 35 recording 33 DVD drive identifying 31, 32 using 31 DVD/DVD-RAM/DVD-R/CD-RW drive identifying 32 DVDs copying 33 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 54 E editing music track information 39 e-mail 85

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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B	91
C	91
D	91
E	91
F	92
G	92
H	92
I	92
K	92
L	92
M	92
N	93
O	93
P	93
R	93
S	93
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accessing

shared files

accounts

Internet

ISP

user

adding

icons to desktop

user accounts

address

e-mail

Web

AU file

audio

playing

recording

audio CD

adding tracks to library

editing track information

playing

AVI file

BigFix

Blu-ray

playing

recording

broadband Internet connection

browser

Web

browsing for files and folders

cable modem

cards

inserting memory card

installing memory card

removing memory card

slots

types of memory cards

supported

adding tracks to your library

creating audio

creating data

editing track information

inserting

playing audio

playing music

recording

CD drive

identifying

CDs

copying

cellular phone

memory cards

Certificate of Authenticity

clipboard

close button

closing

program

window

color

changing scheme

CompactFlash

computers

naming

configuring

router

TCP/IP protocol

connecting

to Internet

to Web site

connections

monitor (VGA)

projector

VGA

copying

CDs and DVDs

files across network

files and folders

text and graphics

creating

desktop icons

desktop shortcuts

documents

folders

music files

video DVD

WMA files

customizing

cutting

files and folders

deleting files and folders

desktop

adding icons

adding shortcuts

adjusting settings

changing color scheme

selecting screen saver

using

using Start menu

DHCP

disconnecting from Internet

diskette

drive

diskette drive

identifying

using

display

using screen saver

documentation

Gateway Web site

help

Help and Support

online help

documents

creating

opening

printing

saving

downloading files

drivers

updating

drives

diskette

DVD

DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW

identifying drive types

mapping network

recordable CD

recordable DVD

sharing

types

un-sharing

viewing contents

viewing files and folders

DSL modem

DVD

creating data

creating video

drive

inserting

playing

recording

DVD drive

identifying

using

DVD/DVD-RAM/DVD-R/CD-RW

drive

identifying

DVDs

copying

Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol

editing

music track information

e-mail