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- Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 1
GATEWAY NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE ® - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 2
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Contents 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 4
53 Using the network 55 Viewing shared 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 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 5
www.gateway.com CompuTrace 58 Data security 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 8
to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 12
Bin is where files, folders, and programs that 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 14
. 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, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 15
, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 18
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 your notebook by - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 19
www.gateway.com Using advanced : 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 you want to find. 3 , then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 20
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 , then follow the on-screen instructions. 14 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 21
.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 , 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 22
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 writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the - Gateway MT6832b | 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. 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 24
For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Printing 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista 20 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 28
up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to your notebook, contact the ISP directly. Dial- finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. 22 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 30
service provider bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO click Help and Support. Type connecting to a screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your notebook. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 32
then click Help and Support. Type the e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Tip To protect your notebook from viruses, check any fax 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 let you - Gateway MT6832b | 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 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 38
CHAPTER 4: Using Multimedia 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, WMV, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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. Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Playlist Video screen 34 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 42
copy the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 48
Multimedia Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista click Express setup, then click OK. The 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 52
Your Notebook Determining Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If one that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 54
Your Notebook Wireless into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported 802.11a 802.11a only 802.11b 802.11b only 802.11g For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 55
gateway.com Tip When you buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device installed in instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 56
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Setting up your network identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network. All Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. 50 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 57
www.gateway.com Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Important Each computer on 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 58
5: Networking Your Notebook 3 Click Connect network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 59
www.gateway.com Adding a printer to your network 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 61
information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 If no drives or folders are displayed, click the option bar under the - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 65
files. These passwords are set in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 66
update 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 protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 74
dots) your notebook uses to display images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 75
www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can are applied. 3 For even more color adjustment 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 76
and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click OK. Selecting a screen saver Caution If 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 77
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible 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: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 78
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) 72 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 82
not want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - Gateway MT6832b | 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 84
. • 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 notebook display easier to see - Gateway MT6832b | 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 power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 86
75. ■ Click Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from landscape to portrait synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type synchronization notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see your notebook Reference Guide - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 89
types of files you want to delete, then click OK. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Help For 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, then press ENTER. 83 - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 90
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 drive. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is running, do not use your keyboard - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 92
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 on the new - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 93
, 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 94
Notebook To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - OR In Windows XP manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway If your notebook has a DVD drive and - Gateway MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 95
22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using 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 2 drives backing up files 85 checking for errors 84 checking - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 97
up fax cover page template 30 testing network 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 - Gateway MT6832b | 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 MT6832b | 8511911 - Gateway User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 99
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