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181 Adding and modifying user accounts www.gateway.com To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP: 1Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2Click/Double-click the User Accounts icon. The User Accounts window opens. 3Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify a user account. To switch user accounts in Windows XP: 1Click Start, then click Log Off. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens. 2Click Switch User. The Windows We l c o m e screen opens. 3Click the user account that you want to use. When you switch between user accounts, any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. Help and SupportFor more information about user accounts in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword user accounts in the Search box , then click the arrow.
182 Chapter 10: Customizing Your Gateway 200 www.gateway.com
11 183 Networking Your Gateway 200 Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers. Read this chapter to learn about: ■Benefits of using a network in your home, small office, or home office ■Types of network connections ■Turning the wireless Ethernet emitter on and off Help and SupportFor more information about networking in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword networking in the Search box , then click the arrow.
184 Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway 200 www.gateway.com Benefits of networking A network lets you: ■Share a single Internet connection ■Share computer drives ■Share peripheral devices ■Stream audio and video files ■Play multi-player games Sharing a single Internet connection Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same time. This saves on the cost of installing another telephone line for your second computer and paying for a second Internet service provider (ISP) account. Sharing drives With a network, you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping. You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using recordable media. In addition, you can map a drive on a networked computer to another computer, and access the files as if they were located on the hard drive of the computer you are using. Help and SupportFor more information about sharing an Internet connection in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword internet sharing in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and SupportFor more information about sharing network drives in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sharing network drives in the Search box , then click the arrow.
185 Benefits of networking www.gateway.com Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral devices, such as a printer. Select print from the computer you are currently using and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it is located on your network. Streaming audio and video files With a network, you can store audio files (such as the popular .MP3 files) and video files on any networked computer, then play them on any of the other computers or devices connected to your network. This process is called streaming. Playing multi-player games With a home network, you can play multi-player games. Load a game like Microsoft Racing Madness 2 on your computers, and in minutes, you and your friends can race in competing cars or on competing motorcycles. Help and SupportFor more information about sharing network devices in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sharing in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and SupportFor more information about streaming files in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword streaming in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and SupportFor more information about playing multi-player games in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword games or network games in the Search box , then click the arrow.
186 Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway 200 www.gateway.com Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use. Gateway products support wired and wireless Ethernet networks and powerline networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection. Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network by using special wires to connect all the computers and devices on your network. Wired Ethernet networks are typically faster than other network types. Create a wired Ethernet network if: ■You are building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each room that has a device you want to connect ■You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your computer ■Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network Wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is created by using radio emitters that may be embedded into your computers or plugged into them. Create a wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, or IEEE 802.11g) network if: ■You are looking for an alternative to installing cable for connectivity ■The ability to move about with your computer is as important as network speed ■Your computer has wireless Ethernet for networking
187 Using your notebook on a network www.gateway.com Powerline network Computers and other devices can communicate with each other by using the electrical wires already installed in your home or business. Create a powerline network if: ■You are looking for an alternative to installing cable for connectivity ■The ability to move about with your computer is as important as network speed Using your notebook on a network Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive. This guide provides instructions for installing and configuring wired and wireless Ethernet networking and powerline networking on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and SupportFor more information about selecting network connections in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword networks or network types in the Search box , then click the arrow.
188 Chapter 11: Networking Your Gateway 200 www.gateway.com Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off To turn wireless Ethernet on or off: ■Press the wireless Ethernet button located above the keyboard. The button glows blue when the wireless Ethernet is turned on. For more information, see “Multi-function buttons” on page 29. For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking (for example: www.homenethelp.com ). See these sources for more information about networking your home or office with wired or wireless Ethernet. WarningRadio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. WarningIn environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
12 189 Moving From Yo u r O l d Computer If your new notebook is replacing an old computer, you may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or other peripheral devices, and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one. Read this chapter to learn about: ■Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard ■Transferring Files ■Transferring Internet Settings ■Installing your old printer or scanner ■Installing your old programs
190 Chapter 12: Moving From Your Old Computer www.gateway.com Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard If your new notebook is running Windows XP, you can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard . Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by using a home network. For more information, see “Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express” on page 117 and “Networking Your Gateway 200” on page 183. Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder. Look in your old computer’s My Documents folder for personal data files. Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data files. For more information, see “To find files using Find or Search:” on page 192, or “Searching for files” on page 60. Help and SupportFor more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword using transfer wizard in the Search box , then click the arrow.