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NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE ® - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 2
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Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help 23 Using the World Wide Web 23 Connecting to a Web site 24 Downloading files 24 Using e-mail 25 Sending e-mail 25 Checking your e-mail 26 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 4
Files 33 Playing music and movies 34 Playing audio and video files 34 Playing optical discs 35 Creating audio files and music libraries 37 Creating music TPM 61 Computrace 61 Startup and hard drive password 61 Windows user accounts 61 Protecting your notebook from viruses 62 Using McAfee - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 5
89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive space 93 Checking hard drive space 93 Deleting unnecessary files 94 Checking the hard drive for errors 95 Defragmenting the hard drive 96 Backing up files - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 7
CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 8
with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 9
questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start Help and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 10
most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you are taken. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 11
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 12
Support. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your notebook bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the permanently delete them from your notebook. For instructions on how to use the - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 15
more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 16
information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ÖNew ÖFolder Ötype 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 17
opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 19
gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search by the: • Name or part the drive or Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 20
notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you 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 then follow the on-screen instructions. 14 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 21
www.gateway.com get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to-left line. Space by resting it on the display surface. • Line up the pointer with the object on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 22
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 or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. 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. 17 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 24
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 notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 27
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 21 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 28
to your notebook through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service provider-a company , then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 29
gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support view using a Web page display program called a browser. You to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. You can explore a - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 30
") in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar 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 notebook, and displays - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 31
www.gateway.com 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 never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 32
automatically detects the built-in fax modem during the setup process. You can connect your notebook to one local fax modem, although you can fax from this notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 33
www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your dial lower left corner of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this notebook 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Information - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 35
www.gateway.com 10 Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 36
arrow button to open the Name 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 27, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 30. 30 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 37
www.gateway.com 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 38
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 32 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 39
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 33 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 40
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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 41
www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat CDs on your notebook. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 42
4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook 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 (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 43
an audio file: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on your 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 44
the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 disc drive. 3 Click the Rip tab. The Rip screen opens. 4 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 45
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 the file again. • Downloading files from the Internet-When you are connected to the Internet, WMA - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 46
notebook 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 Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive. 3 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you want - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 47
gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your notebook CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 48
, 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. 6 Click Next. The Ready to burn - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 49
versions of Windows support this feature. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the notebook to burn the files to the disc. Although this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with all operating systems. The instructions below show you - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 50
the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 51
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 45 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 52
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know area network (WPAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. The primary purpose of a WPAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 53
gateway need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 54
Notebook setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack the spring clip on the bottom. For straight-through cable, - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 55
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 grounded, 110V electrical outlet or a switch. Plug the other end of the cable into the network jack on the computer. As each computer is connected to the router, the - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 56
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 Your Gateway of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 57
gateway setup. If the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 58
Your Notebook Configuring you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 59
www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 53 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 60
, 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 61
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. 4 Click OK, then click Close. Un-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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click Network. The - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 63
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 M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 64
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 58 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 65
CHAPTER6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 59 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 66
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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 67
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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 68
Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protecting your notebook services when you purchased your notebook. • Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded Your new Gateway notebook may have - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 69
is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items detected and removed from your notebook. Updating your virus definitions McAfee the Internet and install them on your notebook. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 70
VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your notebook. You can also configure the types of files that it scans for & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 71
www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to configure, - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 72
Your Notebook 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 73
www.gateway.com Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start), Control programs from running on 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 the keyword security - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 74
a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start to download additional Windows software for your notebook. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 76
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 70 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 77
CHAPTER7 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 71 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 78
resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on your screen. The higher the resolution, the more ) can be displayed on the screen. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 80
Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 83
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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 84
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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 85
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 86
a setting, then modify the setting. Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad , digital pen, and input panel settings You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. You can also adjust the writing pad and writing - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 87
gateway want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the account name Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 88
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 Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings. To use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 89
, mouse, or keyboard • Make the 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 90
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 the Sound - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 91
settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for your notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click Turn on to turn on the presentation settings. Click Turn - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 92
activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 93
www.gateway.com 4 Specify the settings you want to use for this user, then click OK. The settings are saved. Scheduling notebook and Internet use To . 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the notebook. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 94
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 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 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 95
.gateway access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's notebook and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts for, then click View activity reports. The activity report is displayed. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 96
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 90 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 97
CHAPTER8 Maintaining Your Notebook • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 91 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 98
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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 99
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 Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click ( - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 100
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining 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 Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 101
hard drive later (the next time you restart your notebook). If you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 102
called fragmentation, and it is normal. In order for your notebook to use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 103
disc (if you have a recordable drive). Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to do a complete hard drive instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back up. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 104
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 new notebook before running Windows Easy - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 105
, 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-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 106
displayed. 3 To learn about more search options, click Help. Notices Copyright © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part your notebook has a DVD drive and - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 107
library 39 creating audio 40 creating data hard drive Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 108
up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 74 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 97 checking for drive errors 95 checking hard drive space 93 defragmenting 96 deleting files 94 suggested schedule - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 109
Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56 virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 110
35 playing audio file 34 viewing video file 34 Windows Mobility Center 84 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 62 Windows Update 68, 92 WMA file creating 38 editing track information 39 playing 34 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 51 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 97 - Gateway M-6828b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 111
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