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Caution

To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page 107.

Help & Support

For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keywords downloading files in the Search box , then click the arrow.

Using e-mail

Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer.

To download files or programs from a Web site:

1Connect to your Internet account.

2In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download, then click GO on the browser address bar.

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Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download.

3Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. For more information, see “Working with files and folders” on page 19.

4Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.

5Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions.

6Open the folder that you created.

7Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or 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 Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.

An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user. Your e-mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP. For example, a person with an account with Hotmail might have an e-mail address that is similar to this one:

jdoe@hotmail.com

User name

Internet domain name

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Page Page Page Getting Help •Using the Gateway Web site •Using Help and Support •Using online help •Finding the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Searching for a topic Using online help Finding the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Getting Started •Working safely •Starting your computer •Turning off your computer •Restarting your computer Working safely Reducing eye strain Setting up your computer desk and chair Setting up your computer and computer accessories Starting your computer Turning off your computer Restarting your computer Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features Elite multimedia keyboard features Using the mouse Connecting the dial-upmodem Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Installing a printer, scanner, or other device Using Windows XP •Using the Windows desktop •Working with files and folders •Searching for files •Working with documents Using the Windows desktop Using the Start menu Adding icons to the desktop Identifying window items Window item Working with files and folders Viewing drives Creating folders Copying and moving files and folders To copy a file or folder to another folder: To move a file or folder to another folder: Deleting files and folders To delete files or folders: Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility Browsing for files and folders Working with documents Creating a new document Saving a document Opening a document Printing a document Shortcuts •Learning about the Internet •Setting up an Internet account •Using the World Wide Web •Using e-mail 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 •Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax •Sending a fax •Receiving and viewing a fax Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax Installing Fax Configuring Microsoft Fax To configure Microsoft Fax: Page Setting up your cover page template Sending a fax Sending a quick fax Faxing from programs Faxing a scanned document Automatically retry sending a fax Canceling a fax Automatically canceling a fax Receiving and viewing a fax Using Your Computer Hardware •Using the diskette drive •Using the CD or DVD drive •Using the memory card reader •Using a second monitor Using the diskette drive Using the CD or DVD drive Identifying drive types Inserting a CD or DVD Using the memory card reader Memory card types Using a memory card Using a second monitor Installing an uninterruptible power supply Page Page Using Your Computer Software •Adjusting the volume •Configuring the audio jacks •Playing music and movies •Creating audio files and music libraries Adjusting the volume To adjust device volume levels: Configuring the audio jacks Playing music and movies Playing WAV audio files Playing audio and video files Playing CDs or DVDs To play a CD or DVD: Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music files To record a WAV audio file: Creating WMA and MP3 music files To create WMA or MP3 files: Building a music library Editing track information Creating and editing videos Editing videos Transferring your video to your computer Editing your video Saving your video Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Creating a music CD using CyberLink Power2Go To create a music CD: Page Creating a video DVD Page Page Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs Page Copying a CD or DVD Page Using advanced multimedia software features Windows Media Player advanced features CyberLink Power2Go advanced features Page Customizing Your Computer •Adjusting the desktop display settings •Adjusting monitor settings •Using the extended desktop •Changing the mouse settings Adjusting the desktop display settings Adjusting the color depth Adjusting the screen resolution Changing the colors on your Windows desktop Changing the desktop background Page Adjusting monitor settings Monitor buttons On-screendisplay options Page Using the extended desktop Changing the mouse settings Changing power-savingsettings Changing the power scheme Changing advanced power settings Activating and using Hibernate mode Page Networking Your Computer •Introducing networking •Creating an Ethernet network •Testing your network •Sharing resources Introducing networking Using a router Example router-basedEthernet network Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers Making sure your broadband connection works Naming the computers and the workgroup Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Page Setting up an Ethernet network To set up a network using a router: Configuring your router Testing your network Sharing resources Sharing drives and printers Un-sharingdrives and folders To un-sharedrives or folders: Using the network Viewing shared drives and folders Mapping a network drive Opening files across the network Copying files across the network Printing files across the network Adding a printer to your network Page Protecting Your Computer •Using startup and hard drive passwords •Security updates •Updating Windows •Using BigFix Using startup and hard drive passwords Using Windows XP user accounts Protecting your computer from viruses Using McAfee SecurityCenter Starting McAfee SecurityCenter To start McAfee SecurityCenter: Scanning for and removing viruses To scan for viruses: To remove a virus: Updating your virus definitions To update your virus definitions: Using Windows XP Security Center Security updates Updating Windows Windows Update Windows XP Security Center Using BigFix Recovering Your System •Understanding system recovery options •Creating recovery discs •Recovering your system Understanding system recovery options Creating recovery discs Creating drivers and applications recovery discs Page Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network Creating discs from recovery files on a network Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Recovering your system from the hard drive Page Maintaining Your Computer •Scheduling maintenance •Caring for your computer •Managing hard drive space •Moving from your old computer Scheduling maintenance Caring for your computer Cleaning your computer Managing hard drive space Deleting unnecessary files Checking the hard drive for errors Defragmenting the hard drive Backing up files Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring files Transferring Internet settings Installing your old printer or scanner Installing your old programs Troubleshooting •Safety guidelines •First steps •Solving problems •Telephone support Safety guidelines First steps Solving problems Add-incards Audio Battery CD or DVD drives Computer Diskette drive Display DVD drives Ethernet File management Hard drive Internet Keyboard Memory Memory card reader Modem (cable or DSL) Modem (dial-up) Page To run modem diagnostics: To turn down the modem volume: Mouse Networks Passwords Power Printer To set a default printer: To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: Sound Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Telephone numbers Self-help Tutoring Training Page •Important safety information •Regulatory compliance statements •Environmental information •Notices Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada Mercury warning Environmental information Notices Index