Getting Help
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Using the Gateway Web site
Using Help and Support
Contacting Gateway
Getting help for Windows Media Center
Using online help
Using Windows
Using the Windows desktop
Using the Start menu
Adding icons to the desktop
Identifying window items
Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
Creating folders
Copying and moving files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Searching for files
Using the Windows Search
Using advanced search options
Browsing for files and folders
Using Tablet PC
Calibrating your tablet
Using gestures
Using the digital pen
Digital pen button
Tips
Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
Working with documents
Creating a new document
Saving a document
Opening a document
Printing a document
Shortcuts
Using the Internet and Faxing
Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
Accessing your Internet account
Using the World Wide Web
Connecting to a Web site
Downloading files
Using e-mail
Sending e-mail
Checking your e-mail
Using Windows Fax and Scan
Sending a Fax
Setting up your cover page template
Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs
Canceling a fax
Receiving and viewing a fax
Playing and Creating Media Files
Playing music and movies
Playing audio and video files
Playing optical discs
Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player
Creating audio files and music libraries
Creating music files
Recording audio files
Creating WMA and MP3 music files
Building a music library
Editing track information
Creating music CDs and video DVDs
Creating a music CD
Creating a video DVD
Creating and copying data discs
Creating a data disc
Using Windows Media Center
Starting Windows Media Center
Networking Your Notebook
Introduction to Networking
Networking terms you should know
Ethernet networking
Wired Ethernet networking
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
Using a router
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware
Wireless Ethernet networking
Wireless Ethernet standards
Using an access point
Equipment you need for an access point-based network
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware
Establishing your Ethernet network connection
Naming the computers and the workgroup
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network
Wireless security
Testing your network
Adding a printer to your network
Sharing resources
Sharing drives and printers
Using the network
Viewing shared drives and folders
Creating a shortcut to a network drive
Opening files across the network
Copying files across the network
Printing files across the network
Bluetooth networking
Protecting Your Notebook
Hardware security
Kensington lock slot
Data security
Startup and hard drive password
Windows user accounts
Protecting your notebook from viruses
Using Norton 360
Removing viruses and spyware
Updating your virus and spyware definitions
Using Windows Security Center
Modifying security settings
Security updates
Windows Update
Scheduling automatic updates
BigFix
Traveling securely
Customizing Windows
Changing screen settings
Changing color depth and screen resolution
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
Selecting a screen saver
Changing gadgets
Using a gadget’s control panel
Configuring the gadget Sidebar
Changing system sounds
Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
Changing mouse settings
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings
Adding and modifying user accounts
User account tips
Changing accessibility settings
Using the Ease of Access Center
Using voice recognition
Using the Windows Mobility Center
Setting up parental controls
Filtering Internet access
Scheduling notebook and Internet use
Restricting game access
Restricting specific programs
Creating activity reports
Maintaining Your Notebook
Setting up a maintenance schedule
Updating Windows
Using BigFix
Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
Deleting unnecessary files
Checking the hard drive for errors
Defragmenting the hard drive
Backing up files
Scheduling maintenance tasks
Moving from your old computer
Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer
Transferring files and settings manually
Finding your documents
Finding other files
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