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Index un-sharing 54 viewing list 9 finding files and folders 12, 13, 87 Help and Support topics 3 folders copying 10, 19 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 19 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 19 recovering 11 renaming 19 searching for 12, 13 sharing 53 un-sharing 54 viewing list 9 fragmentation 84 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 H hard drive backing up files 85 checking for errors 84 checking for free space 82 defragmenting 84 deleting files and folders 83 scanning for errors 84 help Media Center 3 online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 23 I Internet account 22 connecting to 23 downloading files 24 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 85 checking for drive errors 84 checking hard drive space 82 defragmenting 84 deleting files 83 using Scheduled Task Wizard 86 virus protection 59 mapping network drives 55 maximize button 9 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 60 McAfee Privacy Service 60 McAfee SecurityCenter 60 scanning for viruses 60 starting 60 updating 61 McAfee Spamkiller 60 McAfee VirusScan 60 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 32 menu bar 9 messages checking e-mail 25 sending e-mail 25 Microsoft Internet Explorer 22 Outlook 22 Outlook Express 22 Windows Media Player 32 Wordpad 17 MIDI file 32 minimize button 9 modem cable 23, 45, 46 dial-up 22 DSL 23, 45, 46 monitor controls 68 using screen saver 70 mouse changing settings 74 moving files 10 files from old computer 86, 87 folders 10 settings from old computer 86 MP3 file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 MPEG file playing 32 multimedia playing audio CD 33 playing DVD 33 recording audio 35 using Windows Media Player 32 music library building 37 music tracks copying 36 N name computer 50 workgroup 50 naming computers 50 workgroup 50 network testing 53 using 55 O online help 3, 4 opening documents 18 files 7 files across network 55 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 pen button 15 gestures 15 90

Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Help	7
Thank you for purchasing our notebook!	8
Using the Gateway Web site	8
Using Help and Support	9
Searching for a topic	9
Getting help for Windows Media Center	9
Using online help	10
Using Windows Vista	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	20
Calibrating your tablet	20
Using gestures	21
Using the pen	21
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 WorldWideWeb	29
Connecting to a Website	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 from programs	36
Canceling a fax	36
Receiving and viewing a fax	36
Using Multimedia	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	43
Editing track information	43
Creating music CDs and video DVDs	44
Creating a music CD	44
Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player	44
Creating a video DVD	45
Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker	45
Creating and copying data discs	47
Creating a data disc	47
Using Windows Media Center	48
Starting Windows Media Center	48
Networking Your Notebook	49
Introduction to Networking	50
Making sure your broadband connection works	50
Networking terms you should know	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
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	52
Connecting network cables	52
Setting up a network using a router	52
Wireless Ethernet networking	54
Wireless Ethernet standards	54
Using an access point	54
Equipment you need for an access point-based network	54
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware	55
Installing wireless cards and drivers	55
Setting up your access point	55
Setting up your network connection	56
Naming the computers and the workgroup	56
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	56
Using a DHCP server	56
Configuring your router or access point	56
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network	57
Connecting to your network	57
Wireless security	58
Testing your network	58
Adding a printer to your network	59
Sharing resources	59
Sharing drives and printers	59
Sharing drives or folders	59
Un-sharing drives and folders	60
Sharing printers	60
Using the network	61
Viewing shared drives and folders	61
Creating a shortcut to a network drive	61
Opening files across the network	61
Copying files across the network	62
Printing files across the network	62
Protecting Your Notebook	63
Hardware security	64
Kensington lock slot	64
CompuTrace	64
Data security	65
Computrace	65
Startup and hard drive password	65
Windows user accounts	65
Protecting your notebook from viruses	65
Using McAfee SecurityCenter	66
Scanning for and removing viruses	66
Updating your virus definitions	67
Configuring McAfee VirusScan	67
Using McAfee Parental Controls	68
Using Windows Security Center	70
Modifying security settings	70
Security updates	71
Windows Update	71
Scheduling automatic updates	71
BigFix	72
Traveling securely	72
Customizing Windows	73
Changing screen settings	74
Changing color depth and screen resolution	74
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds	75
Selecting a screen saver	76
Changing gadgets	77
Using a gadget’s control panel	78
Configuring the gadget Sidebar	78
Changing system sounds	79
Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings	80
Changing mouse settings	80
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings	81
Adjusting tablet, pen, and input panel settings	81
Adding and modifying user accounts	82
User account tips	82
Changing accessibility settings	83
Using the Ease of Access Center	83
Using voice recognition	84
Using the Windows Mobility Center	85
Maintaining Your Notebook	87
Updating Windows	88
Using BigFix	88
Managing hard drive space	88
Checking hard drive space	88
Deleting unnecessary files	89
Checking the hard drive for errors	90
Defragmenting the hard drive	90
Backing up files	91
Scheduling maintenance tasks	92
Moving from your old computer	92
Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer	92
Transferring files and settings manually	93
Finding your documents	93
Finding other files	93
Index	95
A	95
B	95
C	95
D	95
E	95
F	95
G	96
H	96
I	96
K	96
L	96
M	96
N	96
O	96
P	96
R	97
S	97
T	97
U	97
V	97
W	97

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workgroup

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workgroup

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