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Contents

Creating audio files and music libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating music files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Building a music library   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Editing track information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

Creating music CDs and video DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Creating a music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Creating a video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating and copying data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Creating a data disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using Windows Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Starting Windows Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Media Center remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter 5:

Networking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Introduction to Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Networking terms you should know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ethernet networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Bluetooth networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Chapter 6:

Protecting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Hardware security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Kensington lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Data security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Security updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Windows Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Chapter 7:

Customizing Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Changing screen settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Changing color depth and screen resolution   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds   . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Selecting a screen saver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Changing gadgets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Setting up multiple monitors   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73

Changing system sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Summary of Contents for GM5643E

Page 1: ... GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE 8512158 book Page a Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

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Page 3: ... 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 Shortcuts 16 Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 17 Learning about the Internet 18 Setting up an Internet account 19 Accessing your Internet account 19 Using the World Wide Web 19 Connecting to a Web site 20 Downlo...

Page 4: ... Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6 Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Wind...

Page 5: ... 77 Changing accessibility settings 79 Using the Ease of Access Center 79 Using voice recognition 80 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 81 Scheduling computer and Internet use 82 Restricting game access 82 Restricting specific programs 84 Creating activity reports 84 8512158 book Page iii Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

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Page 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using online help 8512158 book Page 1 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 8: ...ty brand name components at affordable prices If you ever have a problem our knowledgeable dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast considerate service We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for years to come Thanks again from all of us at Gateway Using the Gateway Web site Gateway s online support is ava...

Page 9: ...uggested topics To find the answer click the result that most closely matches your question Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Media Center Edition you can access help for information on how to use it To access Media Center help 1 Click Start then click Help and Support Help a...

Page 10: ... Available information depends on the particular Help site to which you are taken Many provide FAQs Frequently Asked Questions a search feature articles about their software tutorials and forums where problems and issues are discussed Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for yo...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Using Windows Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts 8512158 book Page 5 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 12: ... taskbar 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 computer tools and utilities Click the Start button then open a file or program by clicking an item on the menu that opens The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded a...

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 a file or program to open it Help For more information about the Windows Start menu click Start then click Help and Support Type Windows Start menu in the Search Help box then press ENTER Shortcut Sta...

Page 14: ...sk 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 the desktop icons click Start then click Help and Support Type desktop icons in the Search Help box then press ENTER Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö right click programÖ Send To Ö Desktop create shortcut He...

Page 15: ... and 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 in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit theentirecomputerdisplay Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size...

Page 16: ...opy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard 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 folder from its original location and place the file or folder on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file or folder to go you paste it...

Page 17: ...decide to empty the bin You can 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 For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 16 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 12 2...

Page 18: ...he 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 window If you type all of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name If you type part of the name Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed 3 Open a file fol...

Page 19: ...So 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 opens 2 Double click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you...

Page 20: ...e 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 Click Save 5 Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document first you need to open it Open the document in the program that it was created in To open a document 1 Start the program 2 Click...

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 then click Print The document prints Help For more information about opening documents click Start then click Help and Support Type opening files in the Search Help box then press ENTER Help For more i...

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 items in a list or window Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder then press ...

Page 23: ... 17 Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e mail Using Windows Fax and Scan 8512158 book Page 17 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 24: ...you connect 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 displays information from the World Wide Web Microsoft Internet Explorer was included with your computer For more information see Using the World Wide Web on page 19 An e mail program a program t...

Page 25: ...lways 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 your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP Contact your ISP for the correct procedure Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to milli...

Page 26: ...niversal 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 the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your computer and displays the page on the site that you requested Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays...

Page 27: ... 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 Interne...

Page 28: ... built in fax modem check the hardware information that came with your computer If you have an external fax modem follow the manufacturer s instructions for attaching it to your computer Make sure that the modem is turned on before proceeding Your fax cover page on which you can include all required information is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this computer You cannot send or ...

Page 29: ...Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before click New Fax on the toolbar The Fax Setup window opens 4 Click the type of connection you will be using fax modem or fax server The Choose a modem name screen opens 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box then click Next The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens 8512158 ...

Page 30: ...row and selecting a cover page from the list The Sender Information dialog box opens 8 Type your information in the spaces provided then click OK The New Fax dialog box opens 9 To enter optional dialing rule information click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu If you have not set up a dialing rule select New Rule from the menu The Location Information dialog box opens 8512158 book Page 2...

Page 31: ... create your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that automatically import values you enter in both the Send Fax Wizard and the Fax Configuration Wizard when you send your fax To set up your fax cover p...

Page 32: ... click Save The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list 5 Type the new cover page template name then click Save Faxing a scanned document or from programs To fax a scanned document or directly from most programs 1 Scan the document using the program for your scanner or open your document in the program it was created in 2 Click File then click Pri...

Page 33: ...ows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax 8512158 book Page 27 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 34: ...CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 28 8512158 book Page 28 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 35: ...ating Media Files Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows Media Center 8512158 book Page 29 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 36: ...mats 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 Click Library then double click the media file you want to play Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö find the file Ö double click the file Media library Playback controls 8512158 book Page 30 Tuesday February ...

Page 37: ...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 sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up 2 Insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive Important Some music CDs have copy protection so...

Page 38: ... Play 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 the disc is not already playing click play Video screen Playback controls Playlist 8512158 book Page 32 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 39: ...ening 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 see Playing audio and video files on page 30 To record an audio file 1 Plug a microphone into one of the microphone jacks on your computer For the location of the microphone jacks see your computer s Ref...

Page 40: ...end 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 CD into your optical disc drive 3 Click the Rip tab The Rip screen opens 4 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record then click Start Rip Windows Media Player records th...

Page 41: ...ernet 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 informational fields To edit track information 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 2 Click the Library tab 3 Right click the track or album you want to ...

Page 42: ...ick 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 other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to pa...

Page 43: ...rograms 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 other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be subject to pa...

Page 44: ...nd select 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 used 6 Click Next The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens 8512158 book Page 38 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 45: ...ing 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 create a data disc 1 Insert a blank writable optical disc into your optical disc drive The Autoplay dialog box opens 2 Click Burn files to disc The Prepare this blank disc dialog box opens 3 Type th...

Page 46: ...dia 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 Windows Media Center 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Center OR Press the Start button on the remote control The first time you start Windows Media Center the Welcome screen opens 2 ...

Page 47: ...types 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 pictures in a slideshow or select movies from your video library Music lets you select songs from your music library set up and use your FM radio tuner card if installed and play music playlists 4 To exit W...

Page 48: ...annel selections and the movie menu Numeric keypad data entry buttons Lets you enter numbers and characters from the remote control Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Sleep mode reduced power Transport buttons Let you control the playback of media files and optical discs Navigation buttons Let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus make selections navigate back to the previous ...

Page 49: ...CHAPTER5 43 Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networking 8512158 book Page 43 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 50: ...he world and can be used to build computer networks in the home Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps Most home networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components Business networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet ...

Page 51: ...nt 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 on your computer 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click System and Maintenance then click System 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left The Device Manager window opens...

Page 52: ...but with eight pins on each end Category 5 cables are available in two different types straight through cables used to connect computers to a router and crossover cables used to connect two computers To determine which type of cable you have hold both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with the spring clip on the bottom For straight through cable the wires on both conne...

Page 53: ...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 the router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is the latest advance in computer communication With a wireless ho...

Page 54: ...window opens 2 Click System and Maintenance then click System 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left The Device Manager window opens 4 Click the plus in front of Network adapters The wireless Ethernet device installed in your computer is listed If one is not listed you must install one Access point Wireless cards supported 802 11a 802 11a only 802 11b 802 11b only 802 11g 802 11b an...

Page 55: ...have set up your router wired network or access point wireless network If you are setting up a wired network make sure that you have connected the network cabling To identify this computer on the network 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click System and Maintenance The System and Maintenance window opens 3 Click System then click Change Settings in the Comput...

Page 56: ...have named your computers and set up TCP IP on them you can configure your router using your Web browser For instructions see your router s documentation Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Connecting to your network After you have named your computer and workgroup you need to set up the network connection on your computer To connect to your wireless Ethernet network 1 Click Start then click...

Page 57: ... using security Right click on the network then click Properties Modify the security settings to match the settings you set on your access point Wireless security For information on wireless security refer to the documentation that came with your access point Help For more information about wireless network security methods click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword wireless network ...

Page 58: ...ur printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port For more information see the instructions that came with your router or access point Use a printer that has built in networking Use a print server Sharing resources With a network you can share your Internet connection drives and printers Sharing drives and printers With a network you can share ...

Page 59: ...hen click OK Sharing printers To share printers 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Under Hardware and Sound click Printer The Printers window opens 3 Right click the name and icon of the printer you want to share then click Sharing on the menu 4 On the Sharing tab click Share this printer then click OK Using the network After the drives and printers on each net...

Page 60: ...pleting the steps in Viewing shared drives and folders on page 54 2 Right 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 3 Click X to close the window Opening files across the network To open files across the network 1 Start the program for the file you want to open 2 Click File then click O...

Page 61: ...lick Next then follow the on screen instructions To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device 2 Click Start Control Panel then click Network and Internet 3 Click Network and Sharing Center 4 Click Manage Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 5 Under Personal Area Network click Bluetooth Network Connection 6 On the toolba...

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Page 63: ...CHAPTER6 57 Protecting your computer Hardware security Data security Security updates 8512158 book Page 57 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 64: ...eference guide Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to keep other people from using your computer You have to enter your password when you turn on your computer or access your files These passwords are set in your computer s BIOS setup utility Use a password that you can remembe...

Page 65: ...es and programs that are attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Checking all programs for viruses before installing them Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses Ma...

Page 66: ...ee then click McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter opens 2 Click Scan McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that it finds When McAfee is finished scanning the program displays a summary of the items detected and removed from your computer Updating your virus definitions McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet a...

Page 67: ... VirusScan You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your computer You can also configure the types of files that it scans for To configure McAfee VirusScan 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee then click McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter opens Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires you must ...

Page 68: ...ry 3 Click 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 to configure then set the options for that scan type 6 Click OK 8512158 book Page 62 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 69: ... 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 area The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area then click Advanced 8512158 book Page 63 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 70: ...indows 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 software that may have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from other programs that you have installed Internet Options to prevent certain programs from running on your...

Page 71: ...pdates 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 for your computer Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer and install them automatically To ...

Page 72: ...y include BigFix 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 detects a problem it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon To fix the problem click on that icon to open BigFix 8512158 book Page 66 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 73: ...screen settings Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power saving settings Changing accessibility settings Setting up parental controls 8512158 book Page 67 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 74: ...to display images on your monitor The higher the resolution the more information and screen components such as icons and menu bars can 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 dialog box opens 2 To change the color depth click the Colors list t...

Page 75: ... 2 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 and screen fonts click Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Change the color scheme Change the setting you want then click OK To change the Windows desktop background 1...

Page 76: ...ick 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 full screen preview of the screen saver click Preview To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts change the number of minutes in the Wait box 3 Click OK ...

Page 77: ... 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 opens 2 Click the gadget you want then drag it to the Sidebar To configure a gadget 1 In the Sidebar right click the gadget then click Options The gadget s configuration window opens 2 Make the chang...

Page 78: ...to 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 Windows Sidebar Properties dialog box opens You can change Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows always visible The side of the scr...

Page 79: ...install the 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 Personalization then click Display Settings The Display Settings dialog box opens 6 Right click the second monitor icon labeled 2 click Attached then click Apply 7 Adjust properties such as Res...

Page 80: ...shut 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 sounds The Sound dialog box opens 2 Click the Sound Scheme list then click the sound scheme you want OR Click an event in the Program list then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want ass...

Page 81: ...ialog 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 OK to save your changes Help For more information about mouse settings click Start then click Help and Support Type mouse settings in the Search Help box then press ENTER Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel ...

Page 82: ...nts 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 Safety click Add or remove user accounts To create a new account click Create a new account then follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup To change an account click the account name the...

Page 83: ... 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 plans or create a custom power plan To change the power plan 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound then under Power Options click Change power saving settings The Select a power plan dialog box opens Caution If you click Log Off any...

Page 84: ...t then click 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 drive wireless network adapter USB devices and processor Power management settings for your display processor and expansion cards Behavior of your computer s power button 6 Click Save chang...

Page 85: ...ools 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 Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen You can press keys on the on screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse Start Narrator reads on screen text and describes graphics Set up High Co...

Page 86: ...your computer can use to better recognize the words you speak Open the Speech Reference Card lets you view and print a list of common voice commands 3 You can also click Text to Speech on the left of the window to configure your computer s settings for reading aloud on screen text Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to Control and monitor the Internet activity of your childr...

Page 87: ...click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for The User Controls dialog box opens 3 Click On enforce current settings then click Windows Vista Web Filter The Web Restrictions dialog box opens 4 Specify the settings you want to use for this user then click OK The settings are saved 8512158 book Page 81 Tuesday F...

Page 88: ...s 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer Blocked hours are blue and allowed hours are white Restricting game access You can restrict games by game ratings or you can specify the games which are not allowed To restrict games by game ratings 1 Click Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Co...

Page 89: ...mes 1 Click Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for then click Games The Game Controls dialog box opens 3 Click Block or Allow specific games The Game Overrides dialog box opens 8512158 book Page 83 Tuesday February 6 2007 4 22 PM ...

Page 90: ...k User name can only use the programs I allow click the checkbox for each program you want to allow access to then click OK Creating activity reports To create a report of a user s computer and Internet use 1 Click Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to create a re...

Page 91: ... 73 VGA 73 copying files across network 54 files and folders 10 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA file 34 customizing 67 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6 11 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 68 changing background 69 changing color sc...

Page 92: ...ock slot 58 keyboard on screen 79 shortcuts 16 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 LAN 44 LCD panel using screen saver 70 links 19 local area network LAN 44 lock slot Kensington 58 M maintenance virus protection 59 mapping network drives 54 maximize button 9 McAfee SecurityCenter 59 Parental Controls 63 Personal Firewall Plus 59 Privacy Service 60 scanning for viruses 60 Spamkiller 60 ...

Page 93: ...rs 11 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6 11 12 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 68 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46 47 using 44 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 82 screen adjusting settings 68 resolution 73 saver 70 screen saver changing 70 Search utility 12 searching for f...

Page 94: ...e button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 69 clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 12 user accounts 59 Windows DVD Maker 37 Windows Fax and Scan 22 Windows Media Center 40 help 3 starting 40 Windows Media Player building music library 35 creating MP3 34 creating music files 34 creating WMA files 34 editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu ...

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