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Index

files				online	3
copying	10, 16			using	2
cutting	10			Help and Support			2
deleting 6, 11, 16				searching		2
downloading			20	hyperlinks	19
finding	12, 13

moving	10			I
opening	7
				Internet
opening shared 52
pasting	10, 16			account		18
recovering		11		connecting to			19
renaming		16		downloading files 20
searching for			12, 13	filtering		77
sharing	51			requirements to access 18
un-sharing			51	using	18
viewing list			9	Internet Explorer			18
finding				Internet service provider (ISP) 18

files and folders

connecting to

Help and Support topics 2

disconnecting from

folders

setting up account

copying

IP address

creating

entering 48

cutting

ISP

deleting 6, 11, 16

See Internet service provider

finding

moving

K

opening

Kensington lock slot 56

pasting

keyboard

recovering

renaming

on-screen

searching for

shortcuts

sharing

L

un-sharing

viewing list

labels

G

model number

serial number

gadgets

LAN

adding

LCD panel

changing

using screen saver

configuring

links 19

configuring Sidebar

local area network (LAN)

using control panel

lock slot

game access

Kensington

restricting

Gateway

M

contact information

maintenance

model number

serial number

virus protection

Web address

mapping network drives

Web site

maximize button 9

Gigabit Ethernet

Media Center

H

See Windows Media Center

Media Player

HD-DVD

See Windows Media Player

playing

menu bar

help

messages

Media Center

checking e-mail

sending e-mail 20

MIDI file playing 28

minimize button 9 model number 3

modem
cable 18, 42, 44
dial-up	18
DSL 18, 42, 44
monitor
color quality 69
controls	64
screen resolution		69
setting up multiple		69
using screen saver		66

mouse

changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74

moving files 10 folders 10

MP3 file
creating	32
editing track information 33
playing	28
MPEG file
See MP3 file
multimedia
playing audio CD		29
playing DVD 29
recording audio		31

using Windows Media Player 28

music library building 33 editing 33

music tracks copying 32

N

name
computer		47
workgroup		47
naming
computers		47
workgroup		47
Narrator	74
network
Bluetooth		53
testing 50
using	52

wired Ethernet 42 wireless Ethernet 45

Norton 360

scanning for viruses 57 starting 57

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Contents

GATEWAY COMPUTER 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 Contacting Gateway Getting help for Windows Media Center Using online help Page CHAPTER2 Using Windows •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 advanced search options 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 Faxing •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 Sending e-mail Checking your e-mail Using Windows Fax and Scan Sending a fax Page Page Setting up your cover page template Faxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a fax Receiving and viewing a fax CHAPTER4 Playing and Creating Media Files •Playing music and movies •Creating audio files and music libraries Playing music and movies Playing audio and video files Playing optical discs Page Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files Recording audio files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Building a music library Editing track information Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Creating a video DVD 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 •Ethernet networking •Bluetooth networking Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Equipment you need for a router-basedEthernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet standards Using an access point Equipment you need for an access point-basednetwork Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Page Wireless security Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resources Sharing drives and printers Page 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 Bluetooth networking 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 Norton Removing viruses and spyware Page Updating your virus and spyware definitions Using Windows Security Center Modifying security settings Security updates Windows Update Scheduling automatic updates BigFix 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 a gadget’s control panel Configuring the gadget Sidebar Setting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts User account tips Page Changing power-savingsettings Changing the power plan Changing accessibility settings Using the Ease of Access Center Using voice recognition Setting up parental controls Filtering Internet access Scheduling computer and Internet use Restricting game access Page Restricting specific programs Creating activity reports Notices All Rights Reserved Trademark acknowledgments Page Index