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- Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 1
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 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 M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 4
Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 60 Using Norton Internet - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 5
Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive space 87 Checking hard drive space 87 Deleting unnecessary files 88 Checking the hard drive for - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 8
this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your notebook's software features. 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 9
Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you receive a list of suggested topics. To find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on your notebook - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 12
Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your notebook. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. The Windows Security Center icon may appear on the - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 14
about windows, click Start, then click Help 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 15
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 notebook may have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 16
information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧New ➧Folder ➧type 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. 3 If you - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 17
gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. For more information, see "Viewing drives click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 18
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, you - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 19
ENTER. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for entering data - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 20
), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap Calibrate, then follow the on-screen instructions. 14 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 21
PC Input Panel. You can also use gestures to control the insertion point in the active program. When you use these gestures, you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard it on the display surface. • Line up the pointer with the object on the screen before you tap, - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 22
Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with documents new document To create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 17 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 24
For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Printing To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 25
www.gateway.com 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 programs - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 27
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 • Sending a Fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 21 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 28
service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your notebook disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 29
www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type , which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser. You can use any of the commercially available - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 30
for 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 notebook. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 31
click Start, then click Help and Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 32
Notebook" in your Notebook Reference Guide. Your fax cover page, on which you can include all required information, is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 33
www.gateway.com 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 Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 New Rule from the menu. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your location information, then click OK - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 35
www.gateway.com Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 26, or "Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs" on page 29. 29 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 36
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future. To cancel a fax that has not been sent: 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 37
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 31 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 38
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 39
www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast on your notebook. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 40
If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video screen Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 41
recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search notebook. For the location of the microphone jack, see your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 42
CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record, then click Start Rip. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive . If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 43
.gateway. a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive. Important Make sure that you use a writable CD for creating music CDs - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 44
uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to do with the disc, click × to close the box. 38 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 46
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 6 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. 7 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 47
disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The resulting disc is compatible with Windows XP and later versions of Windows. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell your notebook to burn the files to the disc. Although this is a slower process - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 48
setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 49
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 50
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host (LAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of creating a LAN. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 51
www.gateway.com point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the network equipment When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 52
Your Notebook Determining if up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 53
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 M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 54
Notebook Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards. Compatibility can also be an issue. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in your - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 55
ISP for any specific instructions they have for wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up your access point A wireless e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 56
Your Notebook 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet network • Connecting to wireless - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 57
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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 58
, 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 59
gateway.com After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing drives - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click (Start), then Support. Type 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 61
instructions. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. Connect. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 56 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 64
Kensington lock slot, see your Reference Guide. CompuTrace If someone steals your notebook, you may be able to get it back by using tracking software. Your notebook may be enabled to take advantage of Computrace® Complete, a service you can purchase to help find your notebook if it is stolen. This - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 65
Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your notebook'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 notebook to Gateway so - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 66
For more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help of the screen. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen. The Help & Support screen opens. 60 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 67
www.gateway.com Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 68
subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 69
your notebook 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 notebook secure. To update Windows: 1 Click ( - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 70
on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Traveling securely For information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 64 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 71
CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 65 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 72
settings you may need to change to suit your needs. Color depth is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. If the color in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 73
www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can are applied. 3 For even more color adjustment options, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. Change - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 74
and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK. Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your notebook on for long - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 75
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of your screen in the Sidebar. Gadgets can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 76
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 on (if you have an external monitor) 70 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 77
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that play for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on and logging - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 78
7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 79
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 80
. Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to settings You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. You can Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 3 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 81
gateway want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 82
changes may be lost. 3 Click the user account that you want to use. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook 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 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 83
, mouse, or keyboard • Make your notebook display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 84
for the plan dialog box and modify the display and sleep settings for the current power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 85
Settings dialog box and modify the screen resolution and colors for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information, see "Changing screen settings" on page 66. ■ Click Connect display to connect an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 86
activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use your notebook • Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of notebook use To use parental controls most effectively, you should set up a separate user account for each of your - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 87
www.gateway.com Scheduling notebook and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access Restrictions dialog box opens. 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access your notebook. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You can restrict games by - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 88
. 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 for any user. The Parental Controls - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 89
gateway.com 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 83. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific a user's notebook and Internet is displayed. - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 90
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 84 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 91
CHAPTER 8 Maintaining Your Notebook • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 85 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 92
Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up files X X X Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep your notebook up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 93
www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ right-click drive ➧ Properties 1 Click ( - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 94
Your Notebook Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ right-click drive ➧ Properties ➧ Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 95
provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 96
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. This process may take hours to - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 97
old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. To move files and settings from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 98
, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 99
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CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 94 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 101
15 gestures 15 tips 15 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 102
13, 92 Help and Support topics 3 folders copying 10 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard drive - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 103
pen 15 title bar 8 TPM 59 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 104
, 86 WMA file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 90 Index 98 - Gateway M 1625 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 105
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