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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files

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Using Windows Media Center

If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can 
use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to music, and view photos. 
Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing and managing 
media 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

For the easiest setup, click 

Express setup

, then click 

OK

. The Windows Media Center’s main 

screen opens.

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 6: ...Contents iv 8511856 book Page iv Tuesday November 21 2006 5 14 PM...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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