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- Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 1
GATEWAY NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE ® - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 2
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Chapter 1: 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 for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 4
your network connection 50 Naming the computers and the workgroup 50 Configuring the drives and folders 55 Creating a shortcut to a network drive 55 Opening files across the network 55 Copying files across the network 56 Printing files across the network 56 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 5
Notebook 81 Updating Windows 82 Using BigFix 82 Managing hard drive space 82 Checking hard drive space 82 Deleting unnecessary files 83 Checking the hard drive for errors 84 Defragmenting the hard drive 84 Backing up files 85 Scheduling maintenance tasks 86 Moving from your old computer - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 9
Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 12
Vista Using the Windows desktop After your notebook Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Click the Start button to permanently delete them from your notebook. For instructions on how to use the Recycle - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 14
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 Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 15
. A notebook almost always has 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 computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drive Disc drive - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 then click Help and Support. Type copying files and Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 20
Vista Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you set the properties for the pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard screen instructions. 14 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 21
www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your tablet PC pen When you use these gestures, you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to-left line. Space Draw a left-to-right line. Enter - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 22
Windows Vista Using the Tablet 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 24
Windows Vista Opening more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. print a document, you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista 20 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 21 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 28
notebook to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP). Internet Servers store information so other computers Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 29
an always-connected service. With this type of service, your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection. Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the ISP - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 30
with an Internet service provider (ISP the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 31
gateway.com 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support of the Internet service provider (ISP) - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 32
Support. Type the e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Tip To protect your notebook Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You can connect your notebook notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 33
www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 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 box opens. 8 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 35
www.gateway.com 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. 12 Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 26, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 30. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 37
CHAPTER 4 Using Multimedia • 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 38
, WMV, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö find the file Ö double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 39
not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook. If you do not have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to add an external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 40
CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your 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 ( - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 41
or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then 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. - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 42
You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook'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 quality. WMA - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 43
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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 44
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 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 to burn - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 45
gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 46
CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 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 capacity will be - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 47
the recordable disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. Windows XP and later versions of Windows support this feature. • 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 than Live - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 48
Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the use the navigation buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press ENTER. • TV + Movies lets - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 49
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Wired Ethernet networking • Wireless Ethernet networking • Setting up your network connection • Testing your network • Adding a printer to your network • Sharing resources • Using the network 43 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 50
Notebook Introduction your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you service provider. Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 51
www.gateway.com Example 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 52
Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 54
Notebook Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computer equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only : • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 55
waves. This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network. If you do not set up security for your network, a hacker can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 56
Notebook Setting up your network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on the network a unique Computer computer Vista, TCP/IP is automatically installed as the default protocol. Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on a computer - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 57
, click Start, then click Help and 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 Ethernet network. After you have named your computer and workgroup, you need to set - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 58
Your Notebook 3 security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network security methods in the Search computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 59
, 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 60
5: Networking Your Notebook 3 Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive/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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 61
www.gateway.com Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can: • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 62
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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 66
service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your notebook on page 64. Your new Gateway notebook may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 67
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 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 68
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 69
, 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 for modifying that control. 5 Click - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 70
you have installed. • Internet Options to prevent certain 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 security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 71
www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep Windows and your notebook's system software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 72
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. 66 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 73
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 • Using the Windows Mobility Center 67 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 74
about these adjustments, see your monitor's user guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are Color depth is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your monitor. the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 75
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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 76
, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of Preview. • To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 77
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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 78
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 touchpad pointer over the gadget. The gadget's built-in control panel appears on the gadget. - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 79
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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 80
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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 81
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing Click the + in front of 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 buttons. You can change this - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 82
to your notebook, be sure computers on the network. To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 83
www.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being document 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 84
Use your notebook without a display, touchpad, or keyboard • Make your notebook display easier to see • Make the touchpad and keyboard easier to use recognition. • Train your computer to better understand you helps you create several voice samples that your notebook can use to better recognize - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 85
gateway.com Using the Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center is the single place you need to go to adjust many of the settings on your notebook. Important Depending on your notebook about adjusting the power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 86
notebook's files with their counterparts on a server or desktop computer. For more information about synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support your notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 87
CHAPTER 8 Maintaining Your Notebook • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 81 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 88
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 (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 82 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 89
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 more information about keeping the hard drive free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 90
once a week. If you use your notebook less frequently, once a month may be adequate. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 91
a complete hard drive backup. To back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 92
If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your data by using a writable 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 93
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 a flash drive. Finding your documents Many programs save your personal data files in the Documents or My Documents folder. Look in your old computer - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 94
7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. 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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 95
19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 84 deleting files and folders 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 MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 96
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 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 97
8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 98
workgroup naming 50 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 85 Index 92 - Gateway MT6824b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 99
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