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Chapter 6: Customizing Windows

Changing advanced power settings

Advanced power settings

let you assign different power saving modes to the power button.

To change advanced power management settings:

Click

Start

, then click

Control Panel

. The

Control Panel

window opens. If your Control Panel

is in Category View, click

Performance and Maintenance

Click/Double-click the

Power Options

icon. The

Power Options Properties

dialog box opens.

Click the

Advanced

tab.

Click the arrow button to open a

Power buttons

list, then click the power setting mode you

want to use.

Click

Activating and using Hibernate mode

Hibernate

(also called

save to disk

) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive,

then turns your computer completely off. The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the
memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open
when you activated Hibernate mode.

To activate Hibernate mode:

Click

Start

, then click

Control Panel

. The

Control Panel

window opens. If your Control Panel

is in Category View, click

Performance and Maintenance

Click/Double-click the

Power Options

icon. The

Power Options Properties

dialog box opens.

Help

For more information about changing the power management settings, click

Start

then click

Help and Support

. Type

power management

in the

Search Help

box, then

press E

NTER

Help

For more information about hibernate mode, click

Start

, then click

Help and

Support

. Type

hibernate

in the

Search Help

box, then press E

NTER

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Страница 1: ...GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE 8512979 book Page a Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 2: ...8512979 book Page b Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 3: ...0 Deleting files and folders 11 Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search utility 13 Browsing for files and folders 14 Working with documents 15 Creating a new document 15 Saving a document 16 O...

Страница 4: ...and video DVDs 40 Creating a music CD 40 Creating data CDs and DVDs 41 Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Using a router 44 Creating an Ethernet network 46 Installing...

Страница 5: ...s 65 Changing power saving settings 67 Changing the power scheme 67 Changing advanced power settings 68 Activating and using Hibernate mode 68 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 69 Chapter 7 P...

Страница 6: ...Contents iv 8512979 book Page iv Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 7: ...Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using your Reference Guide Using Help and Support Getting technical support Using online help Getting technical support 8512979 book Page 1 Wednesday March 5 20...

Страница 8: ...on 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 available 24 hours per day 7 days per we...

Страница 9: ...and contain the words you entered in the Search box You must be connected to the Internet to search for and access these topics 2 To view a list of your search results click the results header for the...

Страница 10: ...de or bottom of your computer case includes your computer serial number Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft...

Страница 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Using Windows XP Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts 8512979 book Page 5 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 12: ...ar 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 c...

Страница 13: ...file or program to open it Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon shortcut to the desktop for a program that you use frequently To add icons to the desktop 1 Click Start then click A...

Страница 14: ...ype window in the Search box then press ENTER Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title Clicking the minimize button reduces the ac...

Страница 15: ...one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 3 Floppy A for the diskette drive You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive To view the drives on your comp...

Страница 16: ...older then press ENTER The new folder name appears by the folder icon For information about renaming folders see Shortcuts on page 18 Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy a...

Страница 17: ...rs by first moving them to the Windows trash can called the Recycle Bin where they remain until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been...

Страница 18: ...rive you can use the Search utility to search by Name or part of a name Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was created or modified You can als...

Страница 19: ...ch 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 Click Search When the search is comple...

Страница 20: ...may have many levels usually many more levels than a file cabinet in fact So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing...

Страница 21: ...ing Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program click Help on its menu bar Creating a...

Страница 22: ...file name in the File name box 4 Click Save 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...

Страница 23: ...cess to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper...

Страница 24: ...er or window where you want 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...

Страница 25: ...xing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e mail Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a fax 8512979 book Pa...

Страница 26: ...ter For more information see Using e mail on page 22 Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet se...

Страница 27: ...set up an account with an Internet service provider ISP you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web To connect to a Web site 1 Connect to your Internet account 2 Depending on th...

Страница 28: ...iew 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...

Страница 29: ...these instructions Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection Your dial up modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You ca...

Страница 30: ...zard screen click Next The Sender Information screen opens 3 Type the information about yourself that you want to appear on your fax cover page then click Next The Select Device for Sending or Receivi...

Страница 31: ...e receiving fax identifier information then click Next This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that you typed in Step 7 The Routing Options screen opens 10 If you...

Страница 32: ...date and time sent If you want to include text that always appears on your cover page such as a letterhead or address draw a box using the text box tool type your text inside of it then move the box...

Страница 33: ...ox opens see page 25 click Unblock Faxing from programs To fax a document directly from most programs 1 Open your document in the program it was created in 2 Click File then click Print The Print dial...

Страница 34: ...future To cancel a fax that has not been sent 1 If Fax is not open click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens 2 Click Outbox then right click...

Страница 35: ...ations Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens When the Fax Console is open it detects incoming faxes and stores them in the Inbox 2 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you wa...

Страница 36: ...Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing 30 8512979 book Page 30 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 37: ...eating Media Files Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating and editing videos Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating data CDs and DVDs 8512979 book Page 31 Wedne...

Страница 38: ...dows system sounds To play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 2 Click File then click Open The O...

Страница 39: ...Player Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to music discs or watch movie discs For more information about using Windows Media Player click Help To pl...

Страница 40: ...If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players or DVD players click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 4 Click play If you do not hear sound or you...

Страница 41: ...acks on your computer For the location of the Microphone jacks see your Reference Guide 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 3 Click...

Страница 42: ...not open with a list of CD players click Start then click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens 3 Click Tools Options then click the Rip Music tab 4 Click the arrow to open the Format li...

Страница 43: ...nternet 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 infor...

Страница 44: ...omputer For more information about using this software including additional features not available in Windows Movie Maker see that program s online help Transferring your video to your computer To tra...

Страница 45: ...ing video effects Adding narration Adding music Adding titles and credits For information about the editing your video click Help then click Help Topics in Windows Movie Maker Saving your video After...

Страница 46: ...able CD or DVD drive 3 If a dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 4 Click the Burn tab The Select files to burn window opens Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for...

Страница 47: ...lank recordable CD or DVD into your CD or DVD drive 2 If a dialog box opens click Take no action then click OK 3 Copy the files you want to burn to the disc then open My Computer right click the drive...

Страница 48: ...Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 42 8512979 book Page 42 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 49: ...rking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Creating an Ethernet network Testing your network Sharing resources Using the network Adding a printer to your network 8512979 book Page 43 Wednesday Mar...

Страница 50: ...common way to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol DHCP using a router A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or netwo...

Страница 51: ...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...

Страница 52: ...lick Computer Name 4 Click Change The Computer Name Changes dialog box opens 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use...

Страница 53: ...the same on all computers on a home network Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP IP protocol on each computer with a router or access point router you must set the protocol to Obtain an IP addr...

Страница 54: ...ype 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 cables are available in two different types straight...

Страница 55: ...on your computers 3 Plug one end of a straight through network cable into any numbered port on the router except the WAN port The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and...

Страница 56: ...d DVD drives and printers among the computers connected to the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared you can access them as though they were attached directly to yo...

Страница 57: ...k users to change my files check box 4 Click OK Un sharing drives and folders To un share drives or folders 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer right click the drive or folder that you want to un sha...

Страница 58: ...folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer For example the My Documents folder on computer 1 is mapped as the Z drive on computer 2 To access the My Documents folde...

Страница 59: ...gging a printer into your computer you can add a printer to your network To add a printer to the network do one of the following Connect your printer to your networked computer then share the printer...

Страница 60: ...Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer 54 8512979 book Page 54 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 61: ...ng the screen and desktop settings Using a second monitor Viewing the display on a television Changing the mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power saving settings 8512979 book...

Страница 62: ...ensive program check the color depth setting and return it to 32 bit True Color if necessary To change the color depth 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Con...

Страница 63: ...size you prefer 5 Click OK then click Yes Changing the colors on your Windows desktop You can change the colors of Windows desktop items such as the background color and dialog box title bars To chan...

Страница 64: ...5 Click Save As type a name for the new theme then click OK twice The new colors appear on your desktop Changing the desktop background You can change the Windows desktop background picture Windows pr...

Страница 65: ...viewing your screen while you are away from your computer Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products...

Страница 66: ...not customize the screen saver you selected If you want to display the Welcome Login screen whenever you exit the screen saver click the On resume display Welcome screen check box If you want to chang...

Страница 67: ...he second monitor Using a second monitor If your computer s video card supports additional monitors it must have two video connections you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your comput...

Страница 68: ...To view your computer display on a television 1 With your computer off connect one end of an appropriate video cable to the video out or S Video out jack on your computer For the location of the vide...

Страница 69: ...iew click Appearance and Themes 6 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 7 Click the Settings tab 8 Click Advanced The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box open...

Страница 70: ...gs 1 On the Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box Displays tab click TV The TV Properties dialog box opens 2 Modify the settings then click OK Important If the Enable TV and TV buttons are grayed ou...

Страница 71: ...puter User account tips If you want to create an account for someone but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer be sure to make that account limited Remember that limited accou...

Страница 72: ...Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens 2 Click Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Click the user account that you want to use When you switch between user accounts any programs that were...

Страница 73: ...click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list then click the power...

Страница 74: ...nformation to the hard drive then turns your computer completely off The next time you turn on your computer it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents th...

Страница 75: ...now an option in the Power buttons lists As a manually selected power savings mode Click Start then click Shut Down Press and hold SHIFT then click Hibernate Installing an uninterruptible power suppl...

Страница 76: ...tab 4 Click Select The UPS Selection dialog box opens 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device then click the serial port where the UPS device is attached 6 Click Finish then click OK 851...

Страница 77: ...CHAPTER7 71 Protecting Your Computer Hardware security Data security Security updates 8512979 book Page 71 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 78: ...the location of the Kensington lock slot see your Reference Guide Data security The second step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure About startup and hard drive passwords Use a s...

Страница 79: ...y and subscribing to the virus definition update service You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your computer Using a virus scan to check fi...

Страница 80: ...tional help and technical support click Help Support in the upper right corner of the screen Removing viruses and spyware To scan for and remove viruses 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Secu...

Страница 81: ...ernet Security Norton Internet Security opens 3 On the left side of the window click Run LiveUpdate Your computer downloads and installs the latest virus definitions Using Windows XP Security Center W...

Страница 82: ...Click Start Control Panel then double click Security Center The Windows Security Center dialog box opens 2 Click Internet Options or Windows Firewall 3 For more information about the Windows Security...

Страница 83: ...lt into Windows XP Microsoft creates a high priority Windows update to fix the problem You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure Click Express to download high priority updates...

Страница 84: ...r 2 Click Automatic Updates The Automatic Updates dialog box opens 3 Make your changes to the schedule settings then click OK BigFix Your computer may include BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for...

Страница 85: ...documents 15 folders 10 music files 36 WMA files 36 customizing 55 cutting files and folders 10 18 text and graphics 18 D deleting files and folders 6 11 12 18 desktop adding icons 7 adding shortcuts...

Страница 86: ...18 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 LCD panel changing resolution 57 using screen saver 59 links 21 M maintenance virus protection 73 mapping network drives 52 maximize button 8 Media P...

Страница 87: ...74 virus protection 73 Security Center Windows XP 75 security settings modifying 76 sharing drives 50 folders 50 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 7 closing programs 18 closing windows 18 copyin...

Страница 88: ...3 Security Center 75 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating WMA files 36 editing tack information 37 playing audio CD 33 playing audio file 33 viewing video fi...

Страница 89: ...8512979 book Page 83 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

Страница 90: ...MAN GERSHWIN XP USR GDE R0 3 08 8512979 book Page 84 Wednesday March 5 2008 5 22 PM...

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