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CHAPTER 9
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Changing the mouse
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Adj
usting tablet
and pen
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Add
ing and modifyi
ng user accounts
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Notebook
8
Gateway Web Site
8
Using Support
9
Help and Support
10
Searching for a Topic
10
Getting Help in Media Center
11
Bigfix
11
Online Help
12
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
13
About the Windows Desktop
14
Using the Start Menu
15
Adding Icons to the Desktop
16
Identifying Window Items
16
Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
17
Using Tablet PC Extensions
18
Working with Files and Folders
21
Viewing Drives
21
Creating Folders
22
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
23
Deleting Files and Folders
24
Browsing for Files and Folders
25
Searching for Files
26
Using the Windows Search Utility
26
Working with Documents
28
Creating a New Document
28
Saving a Document
29
Opening a Document
30
Printing a Document
30
Shortcuts
31
Chapter 3: Recovering Your System
33
System Recovery Options
34
Drivers and Applications Recovery
34
Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery Discs
35
Copying Drivers and Applications Recovery Files to a Network
36
Creating Discs from Recovery Files on a Network
37
Recovering Your System
38
Recovering Specific Files and Software
38
Recovering Your System Using Microsoft System Restore
40
Recovering Your System from the Hard Drive
41
Chapter 4: Using the Internet
43
Learning about the Internet
44
Setting up an Internet Account
45
Accessing Your Internet Account
45
Using the World Wide Web
45
Connecting to a Web Site
46
Downloading Files
47
Using E-Mail
47
Sending E-Mail
48
Checking Your E-Mail
48
Chapter 5: Protecting Your Notebook
49
Hardware Security
50
Kensington Lock Slot
50
Computrace
50
Data Security
51
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
51
Computrace
51
Notebook Startup and Hard Drive Password
51
Windows XP User Accounts
51
Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
52
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
53
Using Windows XP Security Center
55
Security Updates
56
Windows Update
56
Bigfix
58
Traveling Securely
58
Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
59
Adjusting the Volume
60
Playing Music and Movies
62
Playing WAV Audio Files
62
Playing Audio and Video Files
63
Playing Cds or Dvds
63
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
66
Creating Music Files
66
Building a Music Library
68
Editing Track Information
69
Creating and Editing Videos
70
Editing Videos
70
Transferring Your Video to Your Notebook
70
Editing Your Video
71
Saving Your Video
72
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
72
Creating a Music CD
72
Creating a Video DVD
75
Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
79
Creating a Data CD or DVD
79
Copying a CD or DVD
82
Advanced Multimedia Software Features
83
Windows Media Player Advanced Features
83
Cyberlink Power2Go Advanced Features
83
Chapter 7: Wireless Networking
85
Wireless Networking
86
Buying Wireless Equipment
86
Setting up Your Wireless Network
87
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
87
Setting up Your Access Point
87
Setting up Your Notebook
88
Testing Your Network
89
Sharing Resources
90
Sharing Drives and Printers
90
Using the Network
92
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
92
Mapping a Network Drive
92
Opening Files Across the Network
93
Copying Files Across the Network
93
Printing Files Across the Network
93
Connecting to Hotspots
94
Adding Devices to Your Network
94
Adding a Desktop Computer to Your Network
94
Adding a Printer to Your Network
94
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes
95
Installing and Configuring Fax
96
Installing Fax
96
Configuring Fax
96
Sending a Simple Fax
98
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
100
Faxing from Programs
100
Faxing a Scanned Document
101
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
101
Canceling a Fax
101
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
102
Automatically Canceling a Fax
102
Chapter 9: Customizing Your Notebook
103
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
104
Adjusting the Color Depth
104
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
105
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
106
Changing the Desktop Background
107
Selecting a Screen Saver
108
Using an Extended Desktop
109
Changing the Mouse, Touchpad, or Pointing Device Settings
110
Changing Mouse Settings
110
Changing Touchpad or Pointing Device Settings
111
Adjusting Tablet and Pen Settings
112
Programming the Buttons
113
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
113
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
114
Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Notebook
115
Updating Windows
116
Using Bigfix
116
Managing Hard Drive Space
117
Checking Hard Drive Space
117
Deleting Unnecessary Files
118
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
118
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
119
Backing up Files
120
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
121
Moving from Your Old Computer
121
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
121
Transferring Files
122
Transferring Internet Settings
123
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
124
Installing Your Old Programs
124
Index
127
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