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USERGUIDE ® - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 2
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computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows the Windows Search 12 Windows Fax and Scan 23 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 4
Contents Using a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 5
62 Startup and hard drive password 62 Windows user accounts 62 Protecting your computer from viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 6
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 8
with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your computer in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 9
Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 10
bar and selecting Online Support from the list. problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 12
. Help For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then them from your computer. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. The Windows Security Center icon - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 13
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you the first level of menu items. 2 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - 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 DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - 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 computer Help and Support. Type files - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 16
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your computer. In fact, all information on a computer is stored in - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 17
the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. To delete files 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 files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 16. If you cannot find the - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 18
. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name, type in all - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 19
gateway browsing. To browse for a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Working with documents Computer documents include - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 20
document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. Saving a document After you create a document, Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Opening a - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 21
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 computer or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 22
Vista 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 that run in - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 23
CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxes • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using faxes 17 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 24
computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on computer, see your computer's hardware reference. If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 25
www.gateway.com Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial-up - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 26
account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on 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 computer - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 27
the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 28
and Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service protect your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information, see "Protecting your computer from - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 29
all required information, is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this computer. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection. Your dial-up modem - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 30
. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 31
www.gateway.com 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 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 32
the box to the appropriate place on your template. • If you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on your template. 4 To save your cover page template - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 33
the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 23, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 26. 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 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes 28 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 35
CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • 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 29 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 36
PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Memory card reader slots Activity indicator Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader, and what types the - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 37
variety of multimedia features using optical disc drives, which include CD drives, Blu-ray drives, and DVD and HD-DVD drives. Identifying drive types Your Gateway computer may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one or more of the following logos: If your - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 38
CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Inserting an optical disc 32 Activity indicator (location varies) Manual eject hole Eject button (location varies) To insert an optical disc: 1 Press the eject button on - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 39
gateway.com Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. A standard Compact Disc (CD) can hold an entire album of digital songs and can be played on a CD player or your computer's CD drive. Use a music program or Windows - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 40
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 Ö Computer Ö find the file Ö double-click the file 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 41
, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. 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 Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 42
and asks you what you want the computer 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 the - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 43
gateway recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide. 2 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 44
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 computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 45
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 46
Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material Windows Media Player To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 47
www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 48
add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc capacity will be used. 6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens. 42 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 49
XP and later versions of Windows support this feature. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the computer to burn the files to the disc. Although this is a slower process than Live File System, the resulting disc is compatible with all operating systems. The instructions - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 50
the remote control is an optional accessory, most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media Center menus. Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OR Press the Start button on - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 51
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 45 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 52
you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode (reduced power). Let you control the playback of media files and optical discs. Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 53
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to networking • Wired Ethernet networking • Wireless Ethernet networking • Setting up your network connection • Testing your network • Adding a printer to your network • Sharing resources • Using the network 47 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 54
up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Before you change anything service provider. Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 55
network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 49 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 56
Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer gateway.com. 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 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 57
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 58
buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is to buy, check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 59
need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 60
network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following 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 need to set up - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 61
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 DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 62
, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network security and Repair on the left of the window. Take any actions suggested. • If 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 DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 63
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 to install the printer drivers on each computer. After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 64
Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 65
To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 66
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 60 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 67
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 61 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 68
files. These passwords are set in your computer'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 computer's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 69
Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee SecurityCenter includes the following components: • McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect your computer your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 70
McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 71
www.gateway.com 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 72
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 73
www.gateway.com 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 74
Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: Windows software for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 75
www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix 5 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 76
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer 70 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 77
CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings 71 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 78
Windows about these adjustments, see your monitor's user guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 79
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 DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 80
screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 81
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want, then drag it to the Sidebar. Tip To - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 82
Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts • Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that the sidebar appears on (if you have multiple monitors - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 83
setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 84
desk. 10 Click OK. 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 DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 85
www.gateway.com Changing mouse 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 right-hand - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 86
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 to finish the - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 87
www.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. Help For more information about power schemes, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power scheme or power management in the Search Help - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 88
settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 82 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 89
www.gateway.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer 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 the Ease of Access Center Use - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 90
You can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 91
31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 92
cards 50, 53 installing drivers 50, 53 F Fast Ethernet Service 63 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 scanning for viruses 63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 Memory - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 93
memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33, 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34 power changing 58 folders 58 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 64 user accounts adding in Windows XP 80 switching in Windows XP 80 using Fax 23 V VGA - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 94
connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 44 help 3 remote control 46 Windows Media Player building music library 39 - Gateway DX430B | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 95
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