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- Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 1
GATEWAY NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE ® - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 2
- Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 3
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 7 Adding icons - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 4
a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 42 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 50 Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network 51 Wireless security 52 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 5
drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 BigFix 66 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 Changing - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 12
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 taskbar near the clock. The icon changes appearance - Gateway MT6825b | 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 Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you the first level of menu items. 2 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 14
then click Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Identifying window items Help For more information 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 15
gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook Help and Support. Type files - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 16
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your notebook. In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 17
.gateway. or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 18
. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your notebook by file or folder name, type in all - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 19
www.gateway.com Using called browsing. To browse for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6825b | 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 • Line up the pointer before you tap, in cases where the pointer and pen point are out of alignment. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the pen in the tablet PC's pen holder. Store - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 22
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 the buttons near the top left of the window. TIP tips - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. Saving a document After you create a document, you need to Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 17 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 24
Using Windows Vista For 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 MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista 20 - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 28
Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" users, we suggest that you only connect to the Internet during your e-mail and Web browsing session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 29
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 read the news, download programs, and much - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 30
URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - OR On the 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. - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 31
www.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. Type the downloading files in the - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 32
Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions. You can connect your notebook from your notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 33
(fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 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 The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 35
www.gateway.com 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box up your fax cover page template: 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 view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 36
include a logo that appears on your cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 38
audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 39
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 Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 40
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 (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 41
Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 42
copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a music CD into your optical disc drive. 3 Click the Rip tab. The Rip screen opens. 4 Click - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 43
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 44
Creating 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 using Windows Media Player To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media - Gateway MT6825b | 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 Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 46
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. 6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens. 40 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 47
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 File System, the resulting disc is compatible with all operating systems. The instructions - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 48
Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. The first time you start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 50
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Making sure your broadband connection works ISP. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 52
list on the left. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer - Gateway MT6825b | 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 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 54
Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802.11b 802.11b access point-based network For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 55
list on the left. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in your computer is your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 56
wireless network). If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 57
to your network, 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 58
5: Networking Your Notebook 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network security troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider 52 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 59
www.gateway.com Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into your computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. After the drives and printers on - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 3 Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 61
www.gateway.com information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER for the shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click X to close the window. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 62
Networking Your Notebook Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 65
, 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 we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 66
to the virus definition update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these 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 from the Internet. • Checking - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 67
to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from 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 virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 68
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 Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. 62 - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 70
Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook. • Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 71
• Install Updates to download and install updates on your notebook. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your notebook. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update in the - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 72
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, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 74
your monitor's user guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 75
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 the setting you want, then click OK. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 76
this damage. 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 variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 77
running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to your preference. Although 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 78
Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can 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 multiple monitors - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 79
.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 off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 80
CHAPTER 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 81
.gateway.com 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 All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 82
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 to finish the setup. • To change an - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 83
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 touchpad is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help you - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 84
clicking them with your touchpad. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors. You can also use the Ease of Access Center to: • Use your notebook without a display, touchpad, or keyboard • Make your - Gateway MT6825b | 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's features, some of these controls may not be available. To access the Windows notebook Reference Guide. - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 86
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 off to return your - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 88
" on page 65. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 89
www.gateway.com 2 Right-click options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 3 Click click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 83 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 90
problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you use your notebook notebook). 4 Click Schedule disc check. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 91
Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen 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. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 85 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 92
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 on the new notebook before running Windows - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 93
the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 94
is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 95
22 user 76 adding icons to desktop 8 user accounts button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme screen saver 70 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 96
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 - Gateway MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 97
53 tips pen 15 title bar 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 - Gateway MT6825b | 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 MT6825b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 99
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