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- Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 1
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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 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 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 5
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Transfer 91 Transferring files and settings manually 92 iii - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 6
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 9
Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you receive a list of suggested topics. To find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on your notebook - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 12
information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER 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 - Gateway T6321 | 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 14
A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 15
gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook Help and Support. Type files - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 16
can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your notebook. In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧New ➧Folder ➧type name 1 Click (Start), then - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 17
www.gateway.com folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the . 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 18
information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press 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 the Search box - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 19
want. Help For more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 20
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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 21
www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen When you use these gestures, you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to-left line. Space Draw a left-to-right line. Enter - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 22
• Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 28
over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 25. session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 29
www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 30
service provider address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO click Help and Support. Type connecting to a 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 31
click Start, then click Help and Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your location information, then click OK - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 35
www.gateway.com Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page 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 faxing from programs" on page 29. 29 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 36
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future. To cancel a fax that has not been sent: 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 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 38
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 39
www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 40
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click ( - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 press 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 42
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 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 43
www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music . 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 DVD, you - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 44
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 do - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 47
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 how to burn a disc using the Mastered format - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 48
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 you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 50
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 51
www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 52
Your Notebook Determining if up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 53
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for is connected to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 54
for an access point-based network Tip When you buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless WEP encryption. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed • A broadband - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 55
.gateway.com up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you change connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 56
Networking Your Notebook 6 Type you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually - Gateway T6321 | 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 58
Notebook click Start, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network security methods in your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider. Adding a printer to drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 59
www.gateway.com After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 61
www.gateway.com the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from network. Important Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio built-in. If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. Connect. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 56 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 65
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 your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your notebook. When - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 66
security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 62. Help For more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 67
www.gateway.com Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click 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 definitions frequently so Norton - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 68
subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 69
your notebook that might be found on Web sites. Help For more information about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. To update Windows: 1 Click ( - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 70
on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Traveling securely For information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 64 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 72
suit your needs. Color depth is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Most images look best displayed more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway T6321 | 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 74
use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 - Gateway T6321 | 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 can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 76
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior. To use a gadget's control panel: 1 In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget's built-in control panel appears on the gadget. ( - Gateway T6321 | 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 78
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 T6321 | 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), - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 80
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 feature to allow tapping on the - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 81
gateway want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click the Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 82
were running may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost. 3 Click the user account that you want to use. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 83
display easier to see • Make the mouse 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 84
box and modify the display and sleep settings for the current power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Sound dialog - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 85
www.gateway.com For more information about synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type synchronization in the Search Help for your notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Click - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 86
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 use To use parental controls most effectively, you should set up a separate user account for each of your - Gateway T6321 | 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 Restrictions dialog box 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 can restrict games by - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 88
. 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 parental controls for any user. The Parental Controls - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 89
gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each game listed, then click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to is not shown on the list, see "Restricting specific programs" on page 83. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific report of a user's notebook and Internet use: 1 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 90
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 84 - Gateway T6321 | 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 T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 92
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, security alerts - Gateway T6321 | 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 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 94
hard drive free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Checking problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you use your notebook - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 95
gateway 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 In order for your notebook to use a file, use your keyboard or mouse - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 96
drive: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the network. hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 97
instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support . Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 98
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 4. - OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click file's extension (the part of the file name - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 99
No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 100
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 94 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 101
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 for - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 102
70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 Media Center 3 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 hyperlinks 23 I address entering 50 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 103
gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific 12, 13, 92 in Help and Support 3 security Norton Internet Security 60 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard 19 pasting 19 renaming files drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 104
Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 41 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 36 creating music files 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 60 - Gateway T6321 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 105
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