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- Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 1
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 4
58 Data security 59 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 59 Computrace 59 Startup and hard drive password 59 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your notebook from viruses 60 Using Norton Internet Security 60 Using Windows Security Center 62 Security updates 63 Windows Update 63 BigFix 64 ii - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 5
gateway.com Traveling securely 64 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 manually 92 iii - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 8
this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your notebook's software features. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 9
Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you receive a list of suggested topics. To find the answer, click the result that most closely matches your question. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on your notebook - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 10
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help 4 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 12
Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your notebook. For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. The Windows Security Center icon may appear on the - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 13
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 14
A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 15
gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire notebook Help and Support. Type files - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 16
can contain files and other folders. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you keep on your notebook. In fact, all information on a notebook is stored in files. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧New ➧Folder ➧type name 1 Click (Start), then - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 17
www.gateway.com folders or moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the . 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 18
information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then press ENTER 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 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 19
Using Tablet PC Your notebook may have the Tablet PC features. Some of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for entering data. • Windows - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 20
orientations. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. If the on-screen pointer does not seem to line up with the tip of the digital or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap Calibrate, then follow the on-screen instructions. 14 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 21
.gateway. get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Gesture To accomplish Backspace Draw a right-to-left line. Space the object on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are out of alignment. The screen reads the position of - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 22
Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Use the TIP to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 23
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. box. 4 Click Save. Help For more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 17 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 24
For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Printing To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your notebook or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 25
www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 26
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows 20 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 27
CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using Windows Fax and Scan • Sending a Fax • Receiving and viewing a fax 21 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 28
over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your notebook. For more information, see "Using e-mail" on page 25. session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 29
www.gateway.com Accessing your Internet account Help For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 30
service provider bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO click Help and Support. Type connecting to a screen 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 MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 31
click Start, then click Help and Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 32
Notebook" in your Notebook Reference Guide. Your fax cover page, on which you can include all required information, is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this notebook. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 33
www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your location information, then click OK - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 35
www.gateway.com Setting up your cover page template You can create your own cover page Fax printer. 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 26, or "Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs" on page 29. 29 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 36
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future. To cancel a fax that has not been sent: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 37
CHAPTER 4 Playing and Creating Media Files • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 31 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 38
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 39
www.gateway.com • Pause/Play alternately pauses and resumes playback. • Fast on your notebook. To watch a DVD you must have a DVD-compatible drive in your notebook or connected to your notebook. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 40
If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want your notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video screen Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 41
or playing an audio recording, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type recording audio or ripping in the Search Help box, then press notebook. For the location of the microphone jack, see your notebook's Reference Guide. -ORUse the built-in microphone available on select Gateway notebooks. - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 42
the tracks from a music CD to your notebook's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 43
www.gateway.com Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music . Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 44
Library to the Burn List. Library 6 Click Start Burn. The music is recorded onto the blank CD. Burn List Creating a video DVD If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. Important We recommend that you do - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 45
www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 46
CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 6 Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc capacity will be used. 7 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 47
gateway compatible with all operating systems. The following instructions show you how to burn a disc System format, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type live file system in the Search Help the disc. Using Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 48
, then click OK. The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option, then press 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 MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 49
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Notebook • Introduction to Networking • Ethernet networking • Bluetooth networking 43 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 50
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 51
www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of Ethernet (1000 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 a wired Ethernet network you need: • Two or - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 52
Notebook 4 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 53
www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for 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 MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 54
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 Network adapters. The wireless Ethernet device - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 55
www.gateway.com the connection is not working, contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up your access point A - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 56
Networking Your Notebook 6 Type you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Connecting to a wireless Ethernet Support. Type the following keywords in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 57
www.gateway.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 58
Notebook click Start, then click Help and Support. Type wireless network security methods in your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider. Adding a printer to drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 59
www.gateway.com After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 60
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click (Start), then click Control drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To view shared drives and - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 61
a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 62
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. Connect. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 56 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 63
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Notebook • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates • Traveling securely 57 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 64
Kensington lock slot, see your Reference Guide. CompuTrace If someone steals your notebook, you may be able to get it back by using tracking software. Your notebook may be enabled to take advantage of Computrace® Complete, a service you can purchase to help find your notebook if it is stolen. This - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 65
else to guess. Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your notebook's Reference Guide. Make sure that you use your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. Windows user accounts Windows lets you set up a user account for each person who uses your notebook. When - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 66
For more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help of the screen. For additional help and technical support, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen. The Help & Support screen opens. 60 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 67
www.gateway.com Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses and spyware: 1 Click and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. Updating your virus and spyware definitions You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 68
subscription period ends, you must extend your subscription. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your notebook through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software • Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 69
your notebook that might be found on Web sites. Help For more information about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your notebook secure. To update Windows: 1 Click ( - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 70
on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Traveling securely For information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 64 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 71
CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 65 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 72
) your notebook uses to display images on your screen. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the screen. Help For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 73
www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can are applied. 3 For even more color adjustment options, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. Change - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 74
length of notebook inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of minutes in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Your screen saver changes are applied. Help For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 75
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right edge of your screen in the Sidebar. Gadgets can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 76
change: • Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts • Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that the sidebar appears on (if you have an external monitor) 70 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 77
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that play for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on and logging - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 78
7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 79
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 80
you want to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on the - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 81
gateway want that user to have full access to your notebook, be sure to make that account limited. Remember 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 MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 82
• Log Off logs off the current user, then opens the account selection screen. Caution If you click Log Off, any programs that were running may be 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, - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 83
display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your notebook (or use the built-in microphone on select Gateway notebooks) and configure Windows to create typed text from your - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 84
box and modify the display and sleep settings for the current power plan. For more information about adjusting the power plan, see your notebook Reference Guide. ■ Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the LCD panel. ■ Click (Change audio settings) to open the Sound dialog - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 85
gateway 74. ■ Click Rotate screen to rotate the tablet PC screen from landscape to portrait synchronizing your notebook, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type notebook when you give presentations. For more information about giving a presentation, see your notebook Reference Guide - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 86
activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use your notebook • Print activity reports that contain a detailed history of notebook use To use parental controls most effectively, you should set up a separate user account for each of your - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 87
www.gateway.com Scheduling notebook and Internet use To schedule the times a user can access the to set when the user can access your notebook. Blocked hours are blue, and allowed hours are white. Restricting game access You can restrict games by game ratings, or you can specify the games which are - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 88
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens. 4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The settings are saved. To restrict specific games: 1 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 89
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 MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 90
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 84 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 91
CHAPTER 8 Maintaining Your Notebook • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 85 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 92
Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 93
www.gateway.com Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 94
hard drive free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Checking problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you use your notebook - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 95
gateway problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support In order for your notebook to use a file, use your keyboard or mouse - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 96
drive: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the network. 2 the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press , then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 97
tasks or click Create Task for more complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Moving - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 98
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Next, click Start a new transfer, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 99
means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However registered trademarks of their respective companies. Macrovision statement If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 100
CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 94 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 101
Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 102
70 Sidebar 69 using 69 game access restricting 81 Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 44 Center 3 online 3 using 2 Help and Support 2 searching 3 starting 2 hyperlinks 23 I ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard icon 16 keyboard shortcuts 19 L LCD panel using screen saver 68 - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 103
using screen saver 68 Search utility 12 searching for files and folders 12, 13, 92 in Help and Support 3 security Norton Internet Security 60 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 19 closing windows 19 copying 19 deleting files and folders 19 keyboard - Gateway MT6730 | 8512778 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R2 - Page 104
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