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- Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 1
NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE ® - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 2
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notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows 24 Downloading files 24 Using e-mail 25 Sending e-mail 25 Checking your e-mail 26 Using Windows - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 4
40 Creating a video DVD 41 Creating and copying data discs 43 Creating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45 Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 5
sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 79 specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 7
CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 8
to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 9
Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway notebook. To start - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 10
most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you are taken. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 11
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 12
the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the bar at the bottom of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left notebook. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. The Windows - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 13
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 14
, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 15
www.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 display. Clicking the - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 16
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 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 notebook. In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 17
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 19. If you cannot find the file - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 19
gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search by the: • Name or part window opens Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 20
2: Using Windows Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 21
.gateway.com get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to-left line. Space a writing pen, and steady your writing hand by resting it on the display surface. • Line up the pointer with the object on the screen before - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 22
Panel (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left of the window. TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with Begin composing your 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, you need to Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 17 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 24
Using Windows For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. print a document, you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 25
www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 27
CHAPTER3 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 28
service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your notebook disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 29
pages is called a Web site. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more. You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on a Web page called links or hyperlinks. A link may be colored or underlined text, a picture, or an - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 30
") in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 31
gateway.com 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 name Sending e-mail To send e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service provider. 2 Click (Start), then click E- - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 32
Support. Type the e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service from this notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist that let - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 33
and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window. 3 If you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Information - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 35
www.gateway.com 10 Type your location information, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 11 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 36
to include information that is automatically calculated (such as number of pages or date and time sent). • appears on your cover page, copy it to the Windows clipboard, then paste it into the Cover Page Editor following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 27, or "Faxing a - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 37
www.gateway.com 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 view, click Fax - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 38
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 32 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 39
CHAPTER4 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 33 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 42
and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 43
Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 45
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to 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 file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 46
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 Windows Media Player To create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 47
www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your notebook 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 49
XP and later versions of Windows support this feature. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the 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 instructions - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 50
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, online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 51
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 45 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 52
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 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 53
www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet- . 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 Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 54
Notebook ISP for any specific instructions they have for Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers containing eight color-coded wires), and - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 55
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 WAN - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 56
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 device installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one. 50 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 57
at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 58
Notebook area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications. When networking is set up in Windows your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 59
www.gateway.com 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 methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 60
Notebook Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window. Take any actions suggested. • If you 's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider Adding a printer drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 61
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced To share printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 62
Your Notebook Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 63
the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area 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 built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your computer - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 64
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 58 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 65
CHAPTER6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 59 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 66
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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 67
, 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 Windows lets you set - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 68
that a user can install or run. Help For more information about Windows user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 69
is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items detected and removed from your notebook. Updating your virus definitions McAfee the Internet and install them on your notebook. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 70
to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your notebook. You can also configure the types of files that it scans for. To & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 71
enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to configure, then set the options for that scan type. 6 Click OK. Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 72
to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 73
have installed. • Internet Options to prevent certain programs from running on 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 the keyword security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 74
. 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 the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 75
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. 69 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 76
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 70 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 77
CHAPTER7 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 71 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 78
Customizing Windows Changing screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you Color depth is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 80
saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. You can 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 81
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want, then drag it to - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 82
. Configuring the gadget Sidebar You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar. To change Sidebar properties: 1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens. You can change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 83
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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 84
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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 85
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 86
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 87
gateway want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. • To change an account, click Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 88
that you want to use. Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool, but it may be or if the mouse is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help you use it Use the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings. To use the Ease of Access Center: - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 89
, or keyboard • Make the notebook 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 90
for the plan dialog 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 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 91
connect an external display to your notebook. ■ Click (Change synchronization settings) to synchronize your notebook's files with their counterparts on a server or desktop computer. For more information about synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type synchronization - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 92
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 the notebook • Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of notebook - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 93
www.gateway.com 4 Specify the settings you want to use for this user, then click OK. The settings are saved. Scheduling notebook and Internet Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the notebook. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You can - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 94
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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 95
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 89. Restricting specific programs To restrict specific specific user's notebook and displayed. The - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 96
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 90 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 97
CHAPTER8 Maintaining Your Notebook • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 91 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 98
" on page 59. 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 M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 99
www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 100
of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 94 - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 101
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you use your notebook - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 102
drive. This is called fragmentation, and it is normal. In order for your notebook to use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive so each file is stored as one - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 103
Store at www.gateway.com. To back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back up. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 104
old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. To move files and settings from your old computer: 1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new notebook, install those programs on the - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 105
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 ENTER. Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your personal - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 106
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - OR In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 107
close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 73 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 108
87 Gateway Web address downloading files 24 filtering 86 requirements to access 22 using 22 Internet service provider (ISP) 22 connecting to 23 disconnecting from 22 setting up account 22 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD Windows - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 109
adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56 virus protecting against 62 removing 62 W WAV file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 110
creating WMA files 38 editing tack information 39 playing audio CD 35 playing audio file 34 viewing video file 34 Windows Mobility Center 84 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 62 Windows Update 68, 92 WMA file creating 38 editing track information 39 playing 34 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 51 World - Gateway M-150X | 8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista - Page 111
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