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CHAPTER 11
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C
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our notebook
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usting tablet an
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Add
ing and modifying user ac
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Modifying secur
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Getting Help
9
Thank You for Purchasing Our Notebook
10
Gateway Web Site
10
Using Support
11
Help and Support
12
Searching for a Topic
12
Getting Help in Media Center
13
Bigfix
14
Online Help
14
Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
15
About the Windows Desktop
16
Using the Start Menu
17
Adding Icons to the Desktop
17
Identifying Window Items
18
Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
19
Using Tablet PC Extensions
19
Working with Files and Folders
22
Viewing Drives
22
Creating Folders
23
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
24
Deleting Files and Folders
25
Browsing for Files and Folders
26
Searching for Files
27
Using the Windows Search Utility
27
Working with Documents
29
Creating a New Document
29
Saving a Document
30
Opening a Document
31
Printing a Document
31
Shortcuts
32
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
39
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
56
Security Updates
57
Windows Update
57
Bigfix
59
Traveling Securely
59
Chapter 6: Connecting Devices
61
Installing a Printer, Scanner, Digital Camera, or Other Peripheral Device
62
Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor
63
Viewing the Display on a Television
64
Modifying Television Settings
66
Connecting a Video Camera to Your Notebook
66
Using an Optional Port Replicator
67
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
69
Adjusting the Volume
70
Playing Music and Movies
72
Playing WAV Audio Files
72
Playing Audio and Video Files
73
Playing Cds or Dvds
74
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
77
Creating Music Files
77
Building a Music Library
79
Editing Track Information
79
Creating and Editing Videos
80
Editing Videos
80
Transferring Your Video to Your Notebook
81
Editing Your Video
82
Saving Your Video
82
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
83
Creating a Music CD
83
Creating a Video DVD
86
Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
90
Creating a Data CD or DVD
90
Copying a CD or DVD
93
Advanced Multimedia Software Features
95
Windows Media Player Advanced Features
95
Cyberlink Power2Go Advanced Features
95
Chapter 8: Managing Power
97
Monitoring the Battery Charge
98
Recharging the Battery
98
Extending Battery Life
98
Conserving Battery Power
98
Using Alternate Power Sources
99
Changing Power Modes
99
Changing Notebook Power Settings
100
Changing the Power Scheme
100
Changing Alarm Options
101
Changing Advanced Settings
102
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
103
Chapter 9: Wireless Networking
105
Wireless Networking
106
Buying Wireless Equipment
106
Setting up Your Wireless Network
107
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
107
Setting up Your Access Point
107
Setting up Your Notebook
108
Testing Your Network
110
Sharing Resources
110
Sharing Drives and Printers
110
Using the Network
113
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
113
Mapping a Network Drive
113
Opening Files Across the Network
114
Copying Files Across the Network
114
Printing Files Across the Network
114
Connecting to Hotspots
115
Adding Devices to Your Network
115
Adding a Desktop Computer to Your Network
115
Adding a Printer to Your Network
115
Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes
117
Installing and Configuring Fax
118
Installing Fax
118
Configuring Fax
119
Sending a Simple Fax
121
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
122
Faxing from Programs
122
Faxing a Scanned Document
123
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
123
Canceling a Fax
123
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
124
Automatically Canceling a Fax
124
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Notebook
125
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
126
Adjusting the Color Depth
126
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
127
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
128
Changing the Desktop Background
129
Selecting a Screen Saver
130
Using an Extended Desktop
131
Changing the Mouse, Touchpad, or Pointing Device Settings
132
Changing Mouse Settings
132
Changing Touchpad or Pointing Device Settings
133
Adjusting Tablet and Pen Settings
134
Programming the Buttons
135
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
135
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
136
Modifying Security Settings
137
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook
139
Caring for Your Notebook
140
Cleaning Your Notebook
140
Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses
141
Updating Windows
142
Using Bigfix
142
Managing Hard Drive Space
143
Checking Hard Drive Space
143
Deleting Unnecessary Files
144
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
144
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
145
Backing up Files
146
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
147
Moving from Your Old Computer
147
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
147
Transferring Files
148
Transferring Internet Settings
149
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
150
Installing Your Old Programs
150
Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Notebook
151
Packing Your Notebook
152
Traveling by Air
152
Dial-Up Modem
152
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
152
Files
153
Security
153
Power
153
Additional Tips
154
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
155
Safety Guidelines
156
First Steps
156
Troubleshooting
156
Audio
156
Battery
156
CD Drives
156
Device Installation
157
Diskette Drive
157
Display
158
DVD Drives
159
File Management
160
Hard Drive
161
Internet
161
Keyboard
162
Media Center
163
Memory
165
Memory Card Reader
165
Modem (Cable or DSL)
165
Modem (Dial-Up)
165
Mouse
168
Networks (Wired)
168
Networks (Wireless)
169
Passwords
171
PC Cards
171
Pen (Tablet PC)
171
Pointing Device
171
Power
172
Printer
172
Sound
173
Status Indicators
173
Touchpad or Optional Pointing Device
174
Video
174
Telephone Support
175
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
175
Telephone Numbers
175
Self-Help
176
Tutoring
176
Training
176
Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information
177
Important Safety Information
178
Index
181
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