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- Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 1
NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE ® - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 2
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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 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 desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 4
lock slot 60 CompuTrace 60 Data security 61 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 61 Computrace 61 Startup and hard drive password 61 Windows user accounts 61 Protecting your notebook from viruses 62 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 66 Security updates 68 Windows Update - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 5
89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive space 93 Checking hard drive space 93 Deleting unnecessary files 94 Checking the hard drive for errors 95 Defragmenting the hard drive 96 Backing up files - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 7
CHAPTER1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 8
-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast, considerate service. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for years to come - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 12
information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 14
. 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 opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 15
Start, then click Help and Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A notebook may have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 16
notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ÖNew ÖFolder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive folder, you remove the file - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 17
Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives and is removed from its restore. For instructions on how - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 18
Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive your notebook by - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 19
be inside yet another folder, and so on. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels (usually many more levels than a file cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 20
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 then follow the on-screen instructions. 14 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 21
gateway the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to-left line. pattern of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 28
to access the Internet you need: • A modem-a device that connects your notebook to other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable television line , then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 the ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 30
service .gateway. Support. Type will determine how fast Web pages display. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 31
www.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 of your Internet account. The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 33
www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your 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 a - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 36
arrow button to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 27, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 30. 30 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 38
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 32 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 40
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 41
www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat play these CDs on your notebook. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 42
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens 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 ( - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 43
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 44
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 into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. WMA - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 45
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a 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 files from the Internet-When you - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 Windows Media Player opens. 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable disc drive. 3 Click the Burn tab, then click and drag songs that you want - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 48
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 49
www.gateway.com 7 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc: • Preview shows how your DVD's opening menu will look using flash drive. Windows XP and later versions of Windows support this feature. • Mastered copies files to a temporary folder before you tell the notebook to - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 50
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 51
CHAPTER5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 45 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 52
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP- Subnet Mask-Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on. This number will be the same on all computers on a home network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 53
gateway. Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. For 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed. If one is not listed - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 54
on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 55
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 56
Notebook Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards. Compatibility can also be an issue. Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment: Access point Wireless cards supported Your Gateway of Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 57
that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up your access point A gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 58
Your Notebook Configuring you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 59
www.gateway.com 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens. 3 Click more information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 53 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 60
, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 61
www.gateway.com 3 Click the Sharing tab. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder. 4 Click OK, then click Close. Un-sharing drives and folders To un-share drives or folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 63
www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 64
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 58 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 65
CHAPTER6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 59 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 67
Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your notebook's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use a password you 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 68
and Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protecting your notebook from service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your notebook page 67. Your new Gateway notebook may have the McAfee - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 69
www.gateway.com Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for and remove viruses: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Scan. McAfee scans your notebook for viruses and automatically removes any that - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 70
VirusScan 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 & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 71
www.gateway.com 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click the type of scan you want to configure, - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 72
Your Notebook 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in the services area. The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 73
www.gateway.com Modifying security settings To modify security settings: 1 Click (Start), Control 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 74
creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start Windows software for your notebook. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 76
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 70 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 78
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 80
is not in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you want from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 81
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 to your preference. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 82
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 84
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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), - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 86
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 87
gateway not want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that or remove user accounts. • To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 88
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 is difficult - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 89
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 90
Change settings 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 91
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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 92
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 use To use parental controls most effectively, you should set up a separate user account for each of your - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 use To . 3 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 95
www.gateway.com 4 Click the level of access you want for each game listed, of the programs you want to restrict access to. Creating activity reports To create a report of a user's notebook and Internet use: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Set up - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 96
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 90 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 98
Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up files X X X Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep your notebook up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 99
www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click ( - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 100
types of files you want to delete, then click OK. The types 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 101
errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for disk errors in the - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 102
may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the drive being defragmented), consider starting the process when you will not need the notebook for several hours. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 103
www.gateway.com Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files. You should back up your files regularly to a writable - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - 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 ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 105
, 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 data files by copying them to removable media, such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 106
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 manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway If your notebook has a DVD drive and - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 107
WMA files 38 customizing 71 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 96 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 94 desktop 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 updating 2 drives - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 108
13, 99 Help and Support topics 3 folders copying 10 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 46 H hard drive service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 74 links 23 M maintenance backing up files 97 checking for drive errors 95 checking hard drive - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 109
Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts 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 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 110
file creating 38 editing track information 39 playing 34 Wordpad 17 workgroup naming 51 World Wide Web (WWW) 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 97 Index 104 - Gateway ML6226b | 8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1 - Page 111
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