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- Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 1
Gateway Notebook USERGUIDE ® - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 2
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notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 13 Calibrating your tablet 14 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 4
58 Data security 59 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 60 Using Norton Internet Security 60 Using Windows Security Center 62 Security updates 63 Windows Update 63 BigFix 64 ii - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 5
mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 72 Changing mouse settings 72 Changing touchpad or Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 computer 91 Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer 91 Transferring files and settings manually 92 iii - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 8
this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your notebook's software features. 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 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 9
. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for help. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Media Center, you can access help for information on how to use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 12
more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search notebook are set below the recommended value or when updates are available. Double-click this icon to open the Windows Security Center. For more information, see "Using Windows - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 files and - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 window - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 15
in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook display. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Clicking an item on the menu - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 16
notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧New ➧Folder ➧type 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 or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 17
copying files and folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and or 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 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 18
directly from the list in the results window. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using the Search: 1 Click (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 or part of the file or folder name in - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 19
PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for entering data. • Windows Journal - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 21
PC Input Panel. You can also use gestures to control the insertion point in the active program. When you use these gestures, you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard it and tap (button-tap) to open right-click menus when they are available. Tips • Hold the - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 22
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 • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet click the folder where you want to save the file. 3 Type a new file name in the File name box. 4 Click Save. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 24
opens. Help 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 a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 • Sending a Fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 21 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 28
other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your notebook may have a built-in dial-up telephone modem. Cable and DSL modems connect to your notebook through an Ethernet jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem. • An Internet service - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 29
accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact your ISP for the correct procedure. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 30
set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the click Start, then click Help and 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 31
using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens. 3 Click Send/Receive. 4 Double-click the message you want to read. Help For general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 32
Notebook" in your Notebook Reference Guide. Your fax cover page, on which you can include all required information, is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 33
www.gateway.com 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 Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 34
Rules dialog box opens. 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens. 12 Complete the location information, then click OK. You are returned to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 14 Enter, scan, or attach the fax information you - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 35
To set 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 window. 3 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 36
a fax To receive and view a fax: 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 window. 3 To view a fax, click Inbox, then double-click the fax you want to view. The fax - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 37
CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 38
about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ find the file ➧ double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Click Library, then double-click the media - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 39
CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 41
audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording jack on 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. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 42
Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. 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 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 43
information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. The new track information appears in the Windows Media Player library. Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 44
the Library to the Burn List. Library 6 Click Start Burn. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. Important We recommend that you - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 46
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. 7 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens. 8 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your DVD's opening - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 47
XP and later versions of Windows. • 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 following instructions show you - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 48
Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 49
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 50
, and printers) close to one person. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is made possible with Bluetooth. The primary purpose of a WPAN is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on. This number will be the - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 51
computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless a wired Ethernet network you need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 52
connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 53
and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is the latest advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up your computer wherever you like. A wireless Ethernet network uses radio waves to - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 54
Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband Internet connection (optional) • An access point Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if a wireless Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 55
, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 56
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, you - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 57
www.gateway.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window. The Connect to a network dialog box - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 58
about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network software on your desktop 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 59
• Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Share. The Properties dialog box opens. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 60
drives and folders Help For more 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 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 61
you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 62
Your Notebook To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 66
helps protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. To learn more about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Learn More on the right side of the screen. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the upper - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 67
Norton Internet Security opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Scan Now. Norton Internet Security scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 68
Protecting Your Notebook 3 On the left side of the window, click Run LiveUpdate. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton Internet Security after the 60-day subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 69
www.gateway.com 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 been placed on - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 70
Click: • 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 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 71
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 • Setting up parental controls 65 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 72
Windows Changing notebook uses to display images on your screen. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the screen. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 73
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 boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change Window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 74
your notebook. Windows supplies notebook inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of minutes in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Your screen saver changes are applied. Help For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 75
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 76
. Configuring the gadget Sidebar You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar. To change Sidebar properties: 1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 77
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 off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 78
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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 79
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 80
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 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 T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 81
. The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that notebook and from other 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 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 82
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 mouse is difficult to control. Windows - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 83
and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: 1 Click - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 84
settings) to open the Select a power plan dialog box and select a new power plan. You can also make modifications to a power plan from this dialog box. For more information about selecting a power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click the arrow to open the power plan list box and select - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 85
an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize your 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. Type synchronization in the - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 86
up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for. The User Controls dialog box opens. 3 Click On, enforce current settings, then click Windows Vista Web Filter. The Web Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Specify the settings - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 87
www.gateway.com Scheduling notebook and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens. 2 Click the user account to - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 88
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 89
of the programs you want to restrict access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's notebook and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls dialog box opens - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 90
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 84 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 91
CHAPTER 8 Maintaining Your Notebook • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 85 - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 92
Windows Update, see "Windows Update" on page 63. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 57. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 93
www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Windows provides 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 ➧ Computer ➧ right-click drive ➧ Properties 1 Click ( - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 94
Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 95
provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for disk errors in the Search Help - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 96
drive, to do 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. 90 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 97
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 Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to the new notebook. 2 Click (Start), All - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 98
data files. Go to Step 4. - OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. Go to Step 4. - OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to the next step - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 99
www.gateway.com 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, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 100
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9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 67 computers naming 49 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 102
for errors 88 help Media Center 3 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 hyperlinks 23 I Internet account 22 connecting to 23 downloading files 24 filtering 80 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 103
from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 104
WMA files 36 editing tack information 37 playing audio CD 33 playing audio file 32 viewing video file 32 Windows Mobility Center 78 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 60 Windows Update 63, 86 WMA file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 49 World Wide - Gateway T-6313 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 105
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