Gateway 5648 - GT - 5026E, User Manual

Page 1: ...GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE 8512158 book Page a Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM...

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Page 3: ...Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening a document 14 Printing a document 15 Shortcuts 16 Chapte...

Page 4: ...Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6 Protecting your computer 57 Hardw...

Page 5: ...77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82...

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Page 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using online help 8512158 book Page 1 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM...

Page 8: ...y brand 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 yo...

Page 9: ...ggested 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 Getting help for Windows...

Page 10: ...Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you are taken Many provide FAQs Frequently Asked Questions a search feature articles about their software tutorials and forums where...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Using Windows Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts 8512158 book Page 5 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM...

Page 12: ...taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows and other programs...

Page 13: ...you the first level of menu items 2 Click All Programs to see all programs files and folders in the Start menu If you click an item with a folder icon the programs files and subfolders appear 3 Click...

Page 14: ...Disk C icon in the Computer window Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Help For more information about the...

Page 15: ...and files on your computer 1 Click Start then click Computer 2 Double click the drive icon Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button...

Page 16: ...copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard which temporarily stores it Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you paste it there When you cut and p...

Page 17: ...ecide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied To delete files or folders 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window click the files or fo...

Page 18: ...e Search Results window opens 2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in the top right of the window If you typ...

Page 19: ...o you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing To browse for a file 1 Click Start then click Computer The Computer window...

Page 20: ...then click Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 Click Browse Folders to open the Folders list then click the folder where you want to save the file 3 Type a new file name in the File name box 4 Click...

Page 21: ...a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Set the print options th...

Page 22: ...o paste the object then press CTRL V Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent ite...

Page 23: ...17 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 8512158 book Page 17 Tuesday February 6 200...

Page 24: ...ou connect to an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e mail messages Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available locally A Web browser a program t...

Page 25: ...ways connected service With this type of service your cost is the same regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection Accessing your Internet account The method you use to access yo...

Page 26: ...iversal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates t...

Page 27: ...install the program 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...

Page 28: ...built in fax modem check the hardware information that came with your computer If you have an external fax modem follow the manufacturer s instructions for attaching it to your computer Make sure that...

Page 29: ...can view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before click New Fax on the toolbar The Fax Setup window opens 4 Click the type of connection...

Page 30: ...ow and selecting a cover page from the list The Sender Information dialog box opens 8 Type your information in the spaces provided then click OK The New Fax dialog box opens 9 To enter optional dialin...

Page 31: ...create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor O...

Page 32: ...click Save The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list 5 Type the new cover page template name then click Save Faxing a scanned document or from prog...

Page 33: ...ws Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to...

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Page 35: ...ting 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 8512158 book Page 29 Tue...

Page 36: ...ormats For more information about using Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using Windows Media Player 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens...

Page 37: ...Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs HD DVDs or Blu ray Discs For more information about using Windows Media Player click Help To play an optical disc 1 Make...

Page 38: ...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 4 If...

Page 39: ...stening enjoyment including WAV MP3 and WMA files Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files For information about playing audio files s...

Page 40: ...nd in the file extension WMA and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 To create WMA or MP3 files 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 2 Insert a mus...

Page 41: ...rnet WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s tags inf...

Page 42: ...ck and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the Library to the Burn List 4 Click Start Burn The music is recorded onto the blank CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for...

Page 43: ...ograms then click Windows DVD Maker The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos The main screen opens Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for...

Page 44: ...d 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...

Page 45: ...ng systems The instructions below show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format which can be read by all personal computers regardless of the operating system installed Creating a data disc To...

Page 46: ...ia files Because the remote control is an optional accessory most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media Center menus Starting Windows Media Center To start Wi...

Page 47: ...ypes shut down or restart your computer burn an optical disc CD or DVD and synchronize with another digital media device such as an MP3 player Pictures Videos lets you view individual pictures picture...

Page 48: ...nnel selections and the movie menu Numeric keypad data entry buttons Lets you enter numbers and characters from the remote control Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode reduced pow...

Page 49: ...CHAPTER5 43 Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networking 8512158 book Page 43 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM...

Page 50: ...e world and can be used to build computer networks in the home Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Etherne...

Page 51: ...t to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer 1 Cli...

Page 52: ...ut with eight pins on each end Category 5 cables are available in two different types straight through cables used to connect computers to a router and crossover cables used to connect two computers T...

Page 53: ...hould light on the front of the router indicating a good connection 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network 5 For an Internet connection plug a straight through cable into the WAN port on the...

Page 54: ...indow opens 2 Click 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 wir...

Page 55: ...ave set up your router wired network or access point wireless network If you are setting up a wired network make sure that you have connected the network cabling To identify this computer on the netwo...

Page 56: ...ave named your computers and set up TCP IP on them you can configure your router using your Web browser For instructions see your router s documentation Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Conne...

Page 57: ...using security Right click on the network then click Properties Modify the security settings to match the settings you set on your access point Wireless security For information on wireless security r...

Page 58: ...r printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port For more information see the instructions that came with your router or access point Use a printe...

Page 59: ...en click OK Sharing printers 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 th...

Page 60: ...leting the steps in Viewing shared drives and folders on page 54 2 Right click the drive or folder then click Create Shortcut A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcu...

Page 61: ...ick Next then follow the on screen instructions To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device 2 Click Start Control Panel then click Network a...

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Page 63: ...CHAPTER6 57 Protecting your computer Hardware security Data security Security updates 8512158 book Page 57 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM...

Page 64: ...ference guide Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from us...

Page 65: ...s and programs that are attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Checking all programs for viruses before installing them Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel fil...

Page 66: ...e then click McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter opens 2 Click Scan McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that it finds When McAfee is finished scanning the prog...

Page 67: ...VirusScan You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your computer You can also configure the types of files that it scans for To configure Mc...

Page 68: ...y 3 Click Configure in the services area The Computer Files Configuration screen opens 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area then click Advanced 5 Click the type of scan...

Page 69: ...To use McAfee Parental Controls 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee then click McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter opens 2 Click Parental Controls then click Configure in the services area The P...

Page 70: ...ndows Update or modify the Windows Update settings Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your computer Windows Defender to scan your computer for malicious or unwante...

Page 71: ...dates are available 4 Click Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer These updates include security updates Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your comp...

Page 72: ...include BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs security alerts and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet Whenev...

Page 73: ...creen settings Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power saving settings Changing accessibility settings Setting up parental controls 8512158 boo...

Page 74: ...o display images on your monitor The higher the resolution the more information and screen components such as icons and menu bars can be displayed on the monitor To change the color depth or screen re...

Page 75: ...2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider then click OK Your new color settings are applied 3 For even more color adjustment options such as color schemes shading effects...

Page 76: ...ck the screen saver you want to use An example of the screen saver plays on the preview screen To change the settings for the screen saver click Settings change the settings then click OK To see a ful...

Page 77: ...puzzles Calendars and contact lists Sticky notes To add a gadget 1 Click the at the top of the Sidebar or right click in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets The gadget selection window...

Page 78: ...o operate 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...

Page 79: ...install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site 5 After the driver is installed click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personal...

Page 80: ...hut 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 under Sound click Change system soun...

Page 81: ...dialog box opens 2 Change the settings you want You can Switch the left and right buttons Change the double click speed Change the pointer appearance and speed Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click...

Page 82: ...ts folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers on the network To add delete or modify user accounts 1 Click Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family...

Page 83: ...of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan To...

Page 84: ...then click Save changes 4 To change advanced power settings click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings 5 Change the settings you want then click OK You can change Power down times for...

Page 85: ...ols section click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes to Windows Start Magnifier provides a close up view of the area near your mouse pointer Start On Sc...

Page 86: ...our computer can use to better recognize the words you speak Open the Speech Reference Card lets you view and print a list of common voice commands 3 You can also click Text to Speech on the left of t...

Page 87: ...lick Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for The User Controls dialog box opens 3 Click On enforce current sett...

Page 88: ...3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer Blocked hours are blue and allowed hours are white Restricting game access You can restrict games by game ratings or you can speci...

Page 89: ...es 1 Click Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to set up restrict...

Page 90: ...User name can only use the programs I allow click the checkbox for each program you want to allow access to then click OK Creating activity reports To create a report of a user s computer and Interne...

Page 91: ...73 VGA 73 copying files across network 54 files and folders 10 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD...

Page 92: ...ck slot 58 keyboard on screen 79 shortcuts 16 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 LAN 44 LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 19 local area network LAN 44 lock slot Kensington 58 M mainte...

Page 93: ...s 11 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6 11 12 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 68 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 examp...

Page 94: ...button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 69 clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 12 user accounts 59 Windows DVD Maker 37 Windows Fax and Scan 22 Windows Media Center 40 help 3 star...

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