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Summary of Contents for DX430X

Page 1: ...USERGUIDE 8511856 book Page a Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Page 2: ...8511856 book Page b Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Page 3: ...for files 12 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 Short...

Page 4: ...ating a data disc 43 Using Windows Media Center 44 Starting Windows Media Center 44 Using the Media Center remote control 46 Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer 47 Introduction to networking 48 Making...

Page 5: ...viruses 63 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Using Windows Security Center 67 Security updates 68 Windows Update 68 BigFix 69 Chapter 7 Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color...

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Page 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using online help 8511856 book Page 1 Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Page 8: ...ng condition Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers to provide best of class service and support in addition to high quality brand name components at affordable prices If you eve...

Page 9: ...phrase keyword in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then press ENTER For each search you receive a list of suggested topics To find the answer click the result that...

Page 10: ...able information depends on the program Many provide FAQs Frequently Asked Questions a search feature articles about their software tutorials and forums where problems and issues are discussed Microso...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Using Windows Vista Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts 8511856 book Page 5 Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Page 12: ...kbar 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 and...

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: ...al 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 t...

Page 15: ...nd 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: ...ipboard 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 paste a file or folder you remove the file or...

Page 17: ...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 folders that you want to delete F...

Page 18: ...click Search The 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 w...

Page 19: ...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 o...

Page 20: ...File 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 Cl...

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: ...to 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 i...

Page 23: ...APTER3 17 Using the Internet and Faxes Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e mail Using faxes 8511856 book Page 17 Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 P...

Page 24: ...nnect 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 that d...

Page 25: ...always 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...

Page 26: ...versal 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 th...

Page 27: ...ouble 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...

Page 28: ...t service provider 2 Click Start then click E Mail Your default e mail program opens 3 Click Send Receive 4 Double click the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing...

Page 29: ...are to send the first fax from this computer You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes...

Page 30: ...faxes then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens The New Fax window opens 7 Create your fax then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the lis...

Page 31: ...rom the menu The Location Information dialog box opens 10 Type your location information then click OK The Dialing Rules dialog box opens 11 Highlight your location then click Edit The Edit Location d...

Page 32: ...ert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated such as number of pages or date and time sent...

Page 33: ...2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 Click Outbox then right click the fax you want to cancel 4 Click Delete to cancel the fax 5 Click Yes Rece...

Page 34: ...CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxes 28 8511856 book Page 28 Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Page 35: ...Using the memory card reader Using an optical drive Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows M...

Page 36: ...insert a memory card 1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate memory card slot 2 To access a file on the memory card click Start then click Computer Double click the drive letter for example the...

Page 37: ...ct button Using an optical drive You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features using optical disc drives which include CD drives Blu ray drives and DVD and HD DVD drives Ide...

Page 38: ...Double Layer Dual Layer or DL Using other types of blank media will result in less capacity DVD RAM RW Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording video and data t...

Page 39: ...uipped computer For more information about playing Blu ray Discs see Playing music and movies on page 34 Playing an HD DVD HD DVD is a high capacity optical disc that can store much more data than a D...

Page 40: ...ats 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 2 C...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...y 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 th...

Page 43: ...tening 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 se...

Page 44: ...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 music...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 oth...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...elect 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 us...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 Windo...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...the movie menu Numeric keypad data entry button Lets you enter numbers and characters from the remote control Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode reduced power Transport buttons...

Page 53: ...to networking Wired Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking Setting up your network connection Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resources Using the network 85118...

Page 54: ...ilt using Standard or Fast Ethernet components Business networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must install s...

Page 55: ...c IP address assignment 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...

Page 56: ...lor coded wires and equipment compatible with this type of cable This type of cable is equipped with RJ 45 connectors like a large telephone jack connector but with eight pins on each end Category 5 c...

Page 57: ...should 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 t...

Page 58: ...Internet connection optional An access point Access point Wireless cards supported 802 11a 802 11a only 802 11b 802 11b only 802 11g 802 11b and 802 11g 802 11n 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n Tip When yo...

Page 59: ...security for your network a hacker can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e mail and to your hard drive to download viruses or view your personal data like credit card numbers Socia...

Page 60: ...e TCP IP protocol on a computer with a router or access point router the protocol must be set to Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server This is typically preset when you receive your computer Configu...

Page 61: ...t then click Network The Network window opens 2 Click Network and Sharing Center The Network and Sharing Center window opens 3 Click Connect to a network on the left of the window The Connect to a net...

Page 62: ...he access point documentation Compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature Temporarily turn off any firewal...

Page 63: ...re drives or folders 1 Click Start then click Computer 2 Right click the drive or folder that you want to share then click Share The Properties dialog box opens If you share a drive the entire content...

Page 64: ...er then click OK Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared you can View shared drives and folders Map a network drive Open and copy files stored on other netw...

Page 65: ...hen click Open 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open 4 Double click the folder containing the file then double click the file Copying files across the network To copy f...

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Page 67: ...CHAPTER6 61 Protecting Your Computer Hardware security Data security Security updates 8511856 book Page 61 Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Page 68: ...r computer or access your files These passwords are set in your computer s BIOS setup utility Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess Windows user account...

Page 69: ...level of protection For more information about modifying security settings see Modifying security settings on page 67 Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed The McAfee...

Page 70: ...definitions 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs McAfee then click McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter opens 3 Click Update The McAfee SecurityCenter...

Page 71: ...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 you want...

Page 72: ...Internet 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 a...

Page 73: ...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 unwanted sof...

Page 74: ...ee if any updates 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 f...

Page 75: ...igFix 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 Whenever BigFix...

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Page 77: ...ows Changing screen settings Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power saving settings Changing accessibility settings 8511856 book Page 71 Tuesd...

Page 78: ...n be displayed on the monitor To change the color depth or screen resolution 1 Click Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust Screen Resolution The Display Settings d...

Page 79: ...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 a...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 W...

Page 83: ...he 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 Personalization Pe...

Page 84: ...ut 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 sound...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...s 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 87: ...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 schemes or create a custom power scheme To...

Page 88: ...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 your hard d...

Page 89: ...ls 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 Scr...

Page 90: ...ed microphone you can then control your computer using voice commands Set up microphone configures your attached microphone to work correctly with speech recognition Take Speech Tutorial helps you lea...

Page 91: ...s and DVDs 33 files across network 59 files and folders 10 16 text and graphics 16 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 14 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customi...

Page 92: ...et service provider ISP 18 connecting to 19 disconnecting from 19 setting up account 19 IP address entering 54 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 16 L label Microsoft Certificate o...

Page 93: ...ving documents 14 screen adjusting settings 72 resolution 77 saver 74 Search utility 12 searching for files and folders 12 13 in Help and Support 3 Secure Digital 30 sharing drives 57 folders 57 print...

Page 94: ...edia Center 44 help 3 remote control 46 Windows Media Player building music library 39 creating music files 38 creating WMA files 38 editing tack information 39 playing audio CD 35 playing audio file...

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