Gateway DX4800 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help4

CHAPTER 25Using Windows• Using the Windows desktop• Working with files and folders• Searching for files• Working with documents• Shortcuts

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows6Using the Windows desktopAfter your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the

www.gateway.com7Using the Start menuYou can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more using

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows8Adding icons to the desktopYou may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.To add

www.gateway.com9Working with files and foldersYou can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows10Creating foldersFolders are much like the folders in a file cabinet. They can contain files and other folders.Files are much

www.gateway.com115 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click.6 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows12To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.2 Click

www.gateway.com13Using advanced search optionsSearch can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows14Creating a new documentTo create a new document: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click WordPad. Microsoft

www.gateway.com153 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open.4 Double-click the document file name. The document

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows16ShortcutsThe following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows.

CHAPTER 317Using the Internet and Faxing• Learning about the Internet• Setting up an Internet account• Using the World Wide Web• Using e-mail• Using W

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing18Learning about the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide infor

www.gateway.com19Accessing your Internet accountThe method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact your ISP for the co

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing20Downloading filesDownloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your co

www.gateway.com215 Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.6 Type the e-mail message.7 When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent over

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing223 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window o

www.gateway.com237 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Sender Informati

ContentsiChapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Thank you for purchasing our co

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing2411 Highlight your location, then click Edit. The Edit Location dialog box opens.12 Complete the location inf

www.gateway.com253 Click Tools, Cover Pages, then click New. The Fax Cover Page Editor opens.• If you want to include fields that are imported from th

CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing264 Click Delete to cancel the fax.5 Click Yes.Receiving and viewing a faxTo receive and view a fax: 1 Click

CHAPTER 427Playing and CreatingMedia Files• Playing music and movies• Creating audio files and music libraries• Creating music CDs and video DVDs• Cre

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files28Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files Windows Media Player can play several types of audi

www.gateway.com293 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files in the playlist.• Repeat starts

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files303 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows

www.gateway.com315 Click one of the following to control playback:• Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc.• Repeat starts pla

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files324 When you finish recording, click Stop Recording. The Save As dialog box opens.5 Type a name for the rec

www.gateway.com33Building a music libraryUse Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA

ContentsiiPlaying optical discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Creating audio file

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files34Creating music CDs and video DVDsCreating a music CDTo create a music CD using Windows Media Player: 1 C

www.gateway.com35Creating a video DVDIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs usin

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files364 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens.5 Find and select the videos you want to add to

www.gateway.com377 Click any of the following options to customize your video disc:• Preview shows how your DVD’s opening menu will look using the cur

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files38Using Windows Media CenterIf your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Editi

www.gateway.com393 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK.• TV + Movies lets you play TV progra

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files40Using the Media Center remote controlWith Media Center mode active, you can use the optional remote contr

CHAPTER 541Networking Your Computer• Introduction to Networking• Ethernet networking• Bluetooth networking

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer42Introduction to NetworkingNetworking terms you should knowDHCP—Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a

www.gateway.com43Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that

iiiwww.gateway.comChanging system sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Changi

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer44Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything a

www.gateway.com45In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.To set up a network u

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer46Speed is not the only issue if you decide to use equipment with different standards. Compatibility can also be an

www.gateway.com47Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareMaking sure your broadband connection worksBefore you change anything about your home se

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer48Configuring the TCP/IP protocolA networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of se

www.gateway.com492 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window opens.3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the windo

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer50Wireless securityFor information on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your access poin

www.gateway.com51Sharing drives or foldersTo share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.2 Right-click the drive or folder that yo

CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer52Using the networkAfter the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can:• View shared drives

www.gateway.com53Printing files across the networkTo print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print.2 Click the

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CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer54

CHAPTER 655Protecting your computer• Hardware security• Data security• Security updates

CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer56Hardware securityAlthough you may be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you canno

www.gateway.com57Protecting your computer from virusesA virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one compute

CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer582 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens.3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens.

www.gateway.com59Updating your virus and spyware definitionsYou should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest

CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer604 Click Check for Updates. Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions.Using Windows Securi

www.gateway.com613 Click:• Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings.• Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from acc

CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer624 Click:• Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates include security update

CHAPTER 763Customizing Windows• Changing screen settings• Changing system sounds• Changing mouse settings• Adding and modifying user accounts• Changin

CHAPTER 11Getting Help• Using the Gateway Web site• Using Help and Support• Using online help

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows64Changing screen settingsAdjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may n

www.gateway.com65Changing the appearance of windows and backgroundsYou can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windo

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows66Selecting a screen saverYou can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from you

www.gateway.com67Changing gadgetsGadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, re

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows68Using a gadget’s control panelSome gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.To

www.gateway.com69Setting up multiple monitorsIf your computer’s video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video ports), you can connec

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows709 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop)

www.gateway.com71Changing mouse settingsYou can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse s

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows72To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety,

www.gateway.com73Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power planPower plans (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such

CHAPTER 1: Getting Help2Thank you for purchasing our computer!You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be pleas

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows744 To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings.5 Change the settings

www.gateway.com75Using the Ease of Access CenterUse the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings.To use the Ease of Access Cent

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows76Using voice recognitionYou can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from yo

www.gateway.com77Filtering Internet accessYou can specify the type of Internet content that can be accessed by a user.To set up Internet filtering: 1

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows78Scheduling computer and Internet useTo schedule the times a user can access the Internet: 1 Click (Start), Control P

www.gateway.com793 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens.4 Click the level of games you want allowed, then click OK. The sett

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows804 Click the level of access you want for each game listed, then click OK. If the game you want to restrict access to i

www.gateway.com81NoticesCopyright © 2008 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved7565 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618 USAAll Rights ReservedThis publicati

CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows82

83IndexAaccess pointsetting up 47using 46accessibilityhigh contrast color scheme 74Magnifier 74Narrator 74on-screen keyboard 74settings 74acces

www.gateway.com32 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER.For each search, yo

Index84filescopying 10, 16cutting 10deleting 6, 11, 16downloading 20finding 12, 13moving 10opening 7opening shared 52pasting 10, 16recovering

85www.gateway.comupdating 59Oonline help 2, 3openingdocuments 14files 7files across network 52folders 9programs 7optical disccreating data 37p

Index86setting up fax cover page template 25testing network 50text to speech 76title bar 8transferringfiles from Internet 20Uun-sharingdrives 51

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