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- Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 1
Gateway Notebook USERGUIDE ® - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 2
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Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our 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 desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 4
information 37 Creating music CDs and video DVDs 37 Creating a music CD 37 Creating a video DVD 38 Creating and copying data discs 41 Creating a data disc 41 Using Windows Media Center 41 Starting Windows Media Center 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 43 Introduction to Networking 44 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 5
access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive space 87 Checking hard drive space 87 Deleting unnecessary files 88 Checking the hard - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 9
model and serial number. 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 12
Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks. Help For more information about the Windows - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 folders, - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 15
folders. A notebook may have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more drives such as a disc drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 16
notebook. In fact, all information on a 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 file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the tablet PC - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 22
2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Access the TIP keyboard and writing - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 24
documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about installing or using your printer, see the printer documentation. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 29
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 news, download programs, - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 30
information about connecting to a Web site, 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, and displays the page on the site - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 31
www.gateway.com 6 Open the folder that you created. 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. - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 33
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 Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 35
www.gateway.com 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog your fax. 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 36
that is automatically calculated (such as number of pages or date and time sent Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 26, or : 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 38
Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 39
www.gateway.com • Pause/Play 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 discs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Playing an optical disc using Windows - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 40
does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video screen Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 41
, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 32. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on your notebook. For the location of the microphone jack, see your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 42
files. 3 Insert a music CD into your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. The Rip screen opens. 5 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. A progress bar appears next to each track as - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 43
, 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 record copyrighted material on a CD or - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 44
you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to do with the disc, click × to close the box. 38 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 46
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 6 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 used. 7 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 47
disc, making it a one-step process like copying files to a flash drive. The resulting disc is compatible with Windows 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 48
the easiest setup, click 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 49
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 50
-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of creating a LAN. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 51
network you need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 52
that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have not already - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 53
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 grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). The - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 54
computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 55
After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using for your network, 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 58
, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 59
Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. 5 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 that you want to un-share, then click Share. 3 Click - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 60
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, click the option - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 61
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 click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 64
and hard drive password, see your notebook's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you can remember. The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it. If you forget your password, you will have to return your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 65
Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer messages or downloaded from the - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 66
Protecting Your Notebook Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens. 60 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 67
www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 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 update your virus - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 68
Your Notebook 4 Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions. Important To update Norton 360 after the subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 69
finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 70
. 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 Search box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 72
have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. Screen resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on your screen. The higher the resolution, the more - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 73
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 Appearance and - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 74
length of 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. Type screen savers in - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 75
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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 76
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 an external - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 80
, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), 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 To change the tablet options, click - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 81
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, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 82
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 has several tools that help you use it more easily. Using - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 83
gateway.com 2 In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 84
. Important Depending on your notebook's features, some of these controls may not be available. To access the Windows Mobility Center: • Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Control Description ■ Click (Change - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 85
. ■ 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 Search Help box, then press ENTER - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 86
Windows Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use your notebook • Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of notebook - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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, opens. 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access your notebook. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 89
to uncheck the checkboxes 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 90
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 84 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 92
" on page 57. 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 94
Your Notebook Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to free hard drive space. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start ➧ Computer ➧ right-click drive ➧ Properties ➧ Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 95
next time you restart your notebook). If you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 96
. 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 instructions to select a backup storage - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 97
on-screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings with Windows - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 98
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow 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 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - 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 T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 100
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22 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 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 102
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 68 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 90 checking for drive errors 88 checking hard drive space 87 defragmenting 89 deleting files 88 suggested schedule - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 103
Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 104
36 creating 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 59 Windows Update 63, 86 WMA file creating 36 editing track information 37 playing 32 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 49 - Gateway T1631 | 8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3 - Page 105
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