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GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE ® - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 2
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 4
55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows Update 61 BigFix 62 Chapter 7: Customizing - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 5
and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 6
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CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 8
read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your computer's software features. Gateway stands behind our value commitment 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 9
Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for help. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can access help for information on how to use it. To access Media Center help: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support Support - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 11
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 12
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 You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - 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 Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 14
items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 15
more information about files and folders, click 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 16
contain files and other folders. Files 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: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - 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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 18
information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 19
www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - 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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 21
more information about 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 22
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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 23
CHAPTER3 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 • Sending a fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 17 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 24
over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 20. Setting session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 25
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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 26
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 user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that user. - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 27
www.gateway.com information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 28
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 29
www.gateway.com 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 30
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. 12 Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 31
www.gateway.com 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax 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 21, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 25. Canceling - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 32
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 4 Click Delete to cancel the fax. 5 Click Yes. 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 33
CHAPTER4 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 27 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 34
, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ find the file ➧ double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 35
www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind . You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 36
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating 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. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click ( - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 37
www.gateway.com or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then of the microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 38
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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 39
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a 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 files from the Internet-When you - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 40
CHAPTER 4: 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. - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 41
www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD 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 not use your computer for other tasks while - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 42
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 43
.gateway.com instructions show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format, which can be read by all personal computers, regardless of the operating system installed. Help For information about burning a disc using the Live File System format, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 44
and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, and managing media files. Because the remote control is an optional accessory, most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 46
enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Puts the Media 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, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 47
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 41 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 48
router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 49
www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the slowest rated component. For a wired Ethernet network you need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 50
the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 51
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to switch. Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack on the computer. As each computer is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 52
you buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is compatible . For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with wireless networking installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 53
, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 54
network, 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 55
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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 56
, 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 each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. To add a printer to the - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 57
www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the -sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to un-share, then click Share - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - 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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 59
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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 54 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 61
CHAPTER6 Protecting your computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 55 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 62
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 we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 63
gateway.com Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 64
opens. 3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 65
www.gateway.com Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. To update your - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 66
subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 67
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 a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: 1 Click ( - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 68
Windows software for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update settings, then click OK. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 69
CHAPTER7 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 63 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 70
suit your needs. Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most images look best displayed more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 71
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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 72
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 saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 66 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 73
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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 74
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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 75
location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 76
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 LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 77
wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your changes. 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 78
is deleted. (You cannot delete the administrator account.) 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. To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on in your - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans 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 ENTER. To change the power plan - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 80
create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 81
www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center high-contrast colors. 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 • Use text - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 82
games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the computer • Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of computer use To use parental controls most effectively, you should set up a separate user account for each of your children. For information on setting up - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 83
www.gateway.com Filtering Internet access You can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user. To set up Internet filtering: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 84
account to schedule for, then click Time limits. The Time 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 by game ratings, or you can specify the - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 85
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 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 86
Click Check All, then click to uncheck the checkboxes of the programs you want to restrict access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's computer and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 87
. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 88
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 82 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 89
Internet 18 ISP 18 user 71 Windows user 56 adding user accounts 71 address e- depth 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/ Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 90
finding files and folders 12, 13 Help and Support topics 2 folders copying 10, 16 creating 10 panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial Internet Explorer 18 Internet service provider (ISP) 18 N name computer 47 workgroup 47 naming computers 47 workgroup - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
www.gateway.com updating 59 O setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting settings 64 resolution 69 saver 66 screen 13 in Help and Support 2 security BigFix 62 data 56 hardware 56 lock slot 56 Norton 360 57 password 56 user accounts 56 Windows Security - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 92
U un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 59 Windows 61 user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 - Gateway LX4720 | 8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 93
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