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Gateway DX430X Creating a shortcut to a network drive, Opening files across the network, Copying files across the network, Printing files across the network

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Creating a shortcut to a network drive

After a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on another computer, the contents of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer.

For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1. To access the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click shortcut icon.

To map a network drive:

1Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in “Viewing shared drives and folders” on page 58.

2Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the shortcut is placed on your desktop.

3Click X to close the window.

Opening files across the network

To open files across the network:

1Start the program for the file you want to open.

2Click File, then click Open.

3Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open.

4Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file.

Copying files across the network

To copy files across the network:

1Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens.

2Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy.

3Browse to the file you want to copy.

4Right-click the file, then click Copy.

5Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste.

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 printer or from the manufacturer’s Web site.

To print files across the network:

1Open the file you want to print, then click Print.

2Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer.

3Click Print.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Page CHAPTER1 Getting Help •Using the Gateway Web site •Using Help and Support •Using online help Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Searching for a topic Getting help for Windows Media Center Using online help Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity CHAPTER2 Using Windows Vista •Using the Windows desktop •Working with files and folders •Searching for files Using the Windows desktop Using the Start menu Adding icons to the desktop Identifying window items Working with files and folders Viewing drives Creating folders Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows Search Using advancedsearchoptions Browsing for files and folders Working with documents Creating a new document Saving a document Opening a document Printing a document Shortcuts CHAPTER3 Using the Internet and Faxes •Learning about the Internet •Setting up an Internet account •Using the World Wide Web Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Accessing your Internet account Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Using e-mail jdoe@hotmail.com Sending e-mail Checking your e-mail Using faxes Using Windows Fax and Scan Sending a Fax Page Page Setting upyourcoverpagetemplate Faxingascanneddocumentor fromprograms Canceling afax Receiving and viewing a fax Page CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Media Files •Using the diskette drive •Using the memory card reader •Using an optical drive Using the memory card reader Memory card types Using a memory card Using the diskette drive Using an optical drive Identifying drive types Inserting an optical disc Playing a CD Playing a DVD Playing a Blu-rayDisc Playing an HD-DVD Recording to optical discs Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Playing optical discs PlayinganopticaldiscusingWindowsMediaPlayer Page Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Recording audiofiles CreatingWMAandMP3 music files Building a music library Editing track information Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD CreatingamusicCDusingWindowsMediaPlayer Creating a video DVD Creatingavideo DVDusing WindowsDVDMaker Page Creating and copying data discs Creating a data disc Using Windows Media Center Starting Windows Media Center Page Using the Media Center remote control CHAPTER5 Networking Your Computer •Introduction to networking •Wired Ethernet networking •Wireless Ethernet networking Introduction to networking Making sure your broadband connection works Networking terms you should know Wired Ethernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Equipmentyouneedforarouter-basedEthernetnetwork Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware InstallingEthernetcardsanddrivers Connecting networkcables Setting upanetworkusingarouter Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet standards Using an access point Equipmentyouneedforanaccesspoint-basednetwork Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installingwirelesscardsanddrivers Setting upyouraccess point Setting up your network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Using aDHCP server Configuring yourrouter Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Connecting toyournetwork Page Wireless security Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resources Sharing drives and printers Sharingdrives orfolders Un-sharingdrivesandfolders Sharingprinters Using the network Viewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Copying files across the network Printing files across the network Page CHAPTER6 Protecting Your Computer •Hardware security •Data security •Security updates Hardware security Kensington lock slot Data security Startup and hard drive password Windows user accounts Protecting your computer from viruses Using McAfee SecurityCenter Scanningforandremovingviruses Updatingyourvirusdefinitions Configuring McAfeeVirusScan Page Using McAfeeParentalControls Using Windows Security Center Modifyingsecurity settings Security updates Windows Update Schedulingautomaticupdates BigFix Page CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows •Changing screen settings •Changing system sounds •Changing mouse settings Changing screen settings Changing color depth and screen resolution Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds Selecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Using agadget’s controlpanel Configuring the gadgetSidebar Setting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Useraccounttips Changing power-savingsettings Changing the power scheme Page Changing accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access Center Using voice recognition Index