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Gateway P-6301 Setup Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Help

Thank you for purchasing our notebook

Contacting Gateway

Chapter 2: Using Windows

Using the Windows desktop

Using the Start menu

Adding icons to the desktop

Working with files and folders

Creating folders

Deleting files and folders

Searching for files

Browsing for files and folders

Calibrating your tablet

Using gestures

Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)

Working with documents

Opening a document

Shortcuts

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing

Learning about the Internet

Accessing your Internet account

Connecting to a Web site

Using e-mail

Using Windows Fax and Scan

Setting up your cover page template

Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files

Playing music and movies

Playing optical discs

Creating audio files and music libraries

Building a music library

Editing track information

Creating a video DVD

Creating and copying data discs

Starting Windows Media Center

Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook

Introduction to Networking

Wireless Ethernet networking

Establishing your Ethernet network connection

connecting to a wireless ethernet network

Testing your network

Using the network

Bluetooth networking

Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook

Hardware security

Protecting your notebook from viruses

Using Windows Security Center

Security updates

BigFix

Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

Changing screen settings

Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds

Selecting a screen saver

Changing gadgets

Changing system sounds

Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings

Changing touchpad or pointing device settings

Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings

Adding and modifying user accounts

Changing accessibility settings

Using voice recognition

Using the Windows Mobility Center

Setting up parental controls

Scheduling notebook and Internet use

Restricting specific programs

Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook

Setting up a maintenance schedule

Managing hard drive space

Deleting unnecessary files

Defragmenting the hard drive

Backing up files

Scheduling maintenance tasks

Transferring files and settings manually

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