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Copying files across the network, Printing files across the network, Bluetooth networking

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www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. 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 printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Bluetooth networking You can use Bluetooth to communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These devices may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other computers. Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use of a USB or Firewire cable. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio built-in. If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen 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. 55

Section	Page
Getting Help	7
Thank you for purchasing our notebook!	8
Using the Gateway Web site	8
Using Help and Support	8
Contacting Gateway	9
Getting help for Windows Media Center	9
Using online help	9
Using Windows	11
Using the Windows desktop	12
Using the Start menu	13
Adding icons to the desktop	14
Identifying window items	14
Working with files and folders	15
Viewing drives	15
Creating folders	16
Copying and moving files and folders	16
Deleting files and folders	17
Searching for files	18
Using the Windows Search	18
Using advanced search options	19
Browsing for files and folders	19
Using Tablet PC	19
Calibrating your tablet	20
Using gestures	21
Using the digital pen	21
Digital pen button	21
Tips	21
Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)	22
Working with documents	23
Creating a new document	23
Saving a document	23
Opening a document	24
Printing a document	24
Shortcuts	25
Using the Internet and Faxing	27
Learning about the Internet	28
Setting up an Internet account	28
Accessing your Internet account	29
Using the World Wide Web	29
Connecting to a Web site	30
Downloading files	30
Using e-mail	31
Sending e-mail	31
Checking your e-mail	31
Using Windows Fax and Scan	32
Sending a Fax	32
Setting up your cover page template	35
Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs	35
Canceling a fax	36
Receiving and viewing a fax	36
Playing and Creating Media Files	37
Playing music and movies	38
Playing audio and video files	38
Playing optical discs	39
Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player	39
Creating audio files and music libraries	41
Creating music files	41
Recording audio files	41
Creating WMA and MP3 music files	42
Building a music library	42
Editing track information	43
Creating music CDs and video DVDs	43
Creating a music CD	43
Creating a video DVD	44
Creating and copying data discs	47
Creating a data disc	47
Using Windows Media Center	47
Starting Windows Media Center	48
Networking Your Notebook	49
Introduction to Networking	50
Networking terms you should know	50
Ethernet networking	50
Wired Ethernet networking	50
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	50
Using a router	50
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network	51
Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware	52
Wireless Ethernet networking	53
Wireless Ethernet standards	53
Using an access point	54
Equipment you need for an access point-based network	54
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware	55
Establishing your Ethernet network connection	55
Naming the computers and the workgroup	55
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	56
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network	56
Wireless security	58
Testing your network	58
Adding a printer to your network	58
Sharing resources	58
Sharing drives and printers	58
Using the network	60
Viewing shared drives and folders	60
Creating a shortcut to a network drive	60
Opening files across the network	60
Copying files across the network	61
Printing files across the network	61
Bluetooth networking	61
Protecting Your Notebook	63
Hardware security	64
Kensington lock slot	64
CompuTrace	64
Data security	65
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	65
Computrace	65
Startup and hard drive password	65
Windows user accounts	65
Protecting your notebook from viruses	66
Using Norton Internet Security	66
Removing viruses and spyware	67
Updating your virus and spyware definitions	67
Using Windows Security Center	68
Modifying security settings	68
Security updates	69
Windows Update	69
Scheduling automatic updates	70
BigFix	70
Traveling securely	70
Customizing Windows	71
Changing screen settings	72
Changing color depth and screen resolution	72
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds	73
Selecting a screen saver	74
Changing gadgets	75
Using a gadget’s control panel	76
Configuring the gadget Sidebar	76
Changing system sounds	77
Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings	78
Changing mouse settings	78
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings	79
Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings	80
Adding and modifying user accounts	81
User account tips	81
Changing accessibility settings	82
Using the Ease of Access Center	82
Using voice recognition	83
Using the Windows Mobility Center	84
Setting up parental controls	86
Filtering Internet access	86
Scheduling notebook and Internet use	87
Restricting game access	87
Restricting specific programs	89
Creating activity reports	89
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	94
Defragmenting the hard drive	95
Backing up files	96
Scheduling maintenance tasks	97
Moving from your old computer	97
Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer	97
Transferring files and settings manually	98
Finding your documents	98
Finding other files	98
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D	101
E	101
F	101
G	102
H	102
I	102
K	102
L	102
M	102
N	102
O	102
P	102
R	103
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