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3Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you want to open.
4Double-click the document file name. The document opens.
Printing a document
To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a 
network printer. For more information about installing or using your printer, see the printer 
documentation.
To print a document:  
1Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper.
2Start the program and open the document.
3Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens.
4Set the print options, then click Print. The document prints. Help
For more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and 
Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
HelpFor more information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and 
Support. Type printing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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Shortcuts
The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs 
that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program 
documentation.Help
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click 
Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, 
then press E
NTER.
To .. .Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or 
graphicClick the item, then press CTRL+C.
Paste a file, folder, text, or 
graphicClick inside the folder or window where you want to 
paste the object, then press C
TRL+V.
Select multiple items in a 
list or windowClick the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, 
then click each of the remaining items.
Select multiple adjacent 
items in a list or windowClick the first item in the list, press and hold down the 
S
HIFT key, then click the last item in the list.
Permanently delete a file 
or folderClick the file or folder, then press SHIFT+DELETE. The file 
or folder is permanently deleted. The file or folder is not 
stored in the Recycle Bin.
Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, 
then press E
NTER.
Close the active window 
or programPress ALT+F4.
Switch to a different file, 
folder, or running 
programPress A
LT+TAB.
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Using the Internet and Faxes
•Learning about the Internet
•Setting up an Internet account
•Using the World Wide Web
•Using e-mail
•Using faxes
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Learning about the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to 
people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide 
Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital 
Subscriber Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
If you want to access the Internet you need:
•A modem—a device that connects your computer to other computers or servers using a 
telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer may have a built-in dial-up 
telephone modem. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet 
jack and provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem.
•An Internet service provider—a company that provides access to the Internet through an 
ISP server. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your 
e-mail messages. Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available 
locally.
•A Web browser—a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. Microsoft 
Internet Explorer was included with your computer. For more information, see “Using the 
World Wide Web” on page 19.
•An e-mail program—a program that lets you create, send, and receive e-mail messages 
over the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer. 
For more information, see “Using e-mail” on page 21. Important
To determine if you have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see your computer’s 
hardware reference. If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and would like 
to purchase an Ethernet card, visit www.gateway.com.
Your computer 
connects to the Internet 
through an ISP.ISP Servers 
let you connect to the 
Internet and access your 
e-mail messages.
Internet Servers store information so other computers can 
access it from the Internet.
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Setting up an Internet account
Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web, you need to set up an Internet 
account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing 
account to this computer, contact the ISP directly.
Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This 
may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in some cases ADSL over 
PPP, or other technologies. Because dial-up connections are designed to be temporary 
connections to the Internet, dial-up charges (with both your telephone company and Internet 
service provider) often increase the longer you connect to the Internet. To minimize the cost for 
dial-up Internet users, we suggest that you only connect to the Internet during your e-mail and 
Web browsing session, then disconnect when you are finished. Your Internet service provider 
can provide instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet.
Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your cable television or special 
telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet. In many instances, broadband is 
considered an always-connected service. With this type of service, your cost is the same 
regardless of the amount of time you use your Internet connection.
Accessing your Internet account
The method you use to access your Internet account varies from ISP to ISP. Contact your ISP for 
the correct procedure.
Using the World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of 
information sources.
Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages, which are electronic documents that you 
view using a Web page display program called a browser. You can use any of the commercially 
available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Web pages can contain text, animations, music, and other multimedia features. A group of related 
Web pages is called a Web site. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the 
news, download programs, and much more.
You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on a Web page called links 
or hyperlinks. A link may be colored or underlined text, a picture, or an animated image. You 
can identify a link by moving the mouse pointer over it. If the pointer changes to a hand, the 
item is a link.Help
For general information about using Internet accounts, click Start, then click Help 
and Support. Type ISP in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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To learn more about using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar.
Connecting to a Web site
After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many 
information sources on the World Wide Web.
To connect to a Web site:  
1Connect to your Internet account.
2Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to 
start your Web browser. Click   (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser 
opens showing an opening page or welcome screen.
3To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource 
Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO 
on the browser address bar.
- OR - 
On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site.
The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data 
to your computer, and displays the page on the site that you requested.
Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends 
on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Additionally, the speed of your 
connection will determine how fast Web pages display.Help
For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click 
Help and Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, 
then press E
NTER.
Web
pageLink
Linked Web page
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Downloading files
Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your 
computer.
To download files or programs from a Web site:  
1Connect to your Internet account.
2In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you 
want to download, then press ENTER.
- OR -
Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want 
to download.
3Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer. For more 
information, see “Working with files and folders” on page 9.
4Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download.
5Follow the on-screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you want. A copy 
of the file is downloaded to your computer. The time that it takes to transfer the file to 
your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions.
6Open the folder that you created.
7Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions 
provided on the Web site to run or install the program.
Using e-mail
E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and 
e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account.
The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages 
arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes.
An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the 
Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user. Your e-mail address is assigned 
when you sign up for an account with an ISP. For example, a person with an account with Hotmail 
might have an e-mail address that is similar to this one:Caution
To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the 
files you download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from 
viruses” on page 61.
HelpFor more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help 
and Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then press 
E
NTER.
[email protected]
User name Internet domain name
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Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using Windows Mail:  
1Connect to your Internet service provider.
2Click  (Start), then click E-mail. Your default e-mail program opens.
3Click Create Mail.
4Type the e-mail address of the recipient you want to send e-mail to in the To box.
5Type the subject of your e-mail in the Subject box.
6Type the e-mail message.
7When finished, click Send. Your e-mail is sent over the Internet to the e-mail address you 
specified.
Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using Windows Mail:  
1Connect to your Internet service provider.
2Click  (Start), then click E-Mail. Your default e-mail program opens.
3Click Send/Receive.
4Double-click the message you want to read.
For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see the online help 
in your e-mail program.Tip
Most e-mail programs let you attach files, such as photographs, to your 
e-mail. For more information, see the help for your e-mail program.
HelpFor general information about using e-mail, click Start, then click Help 
and Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
TipTo protect your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using 
McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from 
viruses” on page 61.
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Using faxes
Using Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate 
Editions. If your computer has a built-in fax modem, Windows automatically detects it during 
the setup process. You can connect your computer to one local fax modem, although you can 
connect to multiple fax servers or devices on a network. If you are not sure whether your 
computer has a built-in fax modem, check the hardware information that came with your 
computer. If you have an external fax modem, follow the manufacturer's instructions for 
attaching it to your computer. Make sure that the modem is turned on before proceeding.
Your fax cover page, on which you can include all required information, is set up when you 
prepare to send the first fax from this computer.
You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. 
Many Internet services exist that let you send or receive faxes using a broadband connection.
Your dial-up modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes. You cannot 
use your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet while sending and receiving faxes.
Sending a Fax
Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your dial-up modem.
To send a Fax: 
1Click  (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. Windows Fax and Scan 
opens.
2If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the lower left corner of the window.
3If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The 
Fax Setup window opens.
4Click the type of connection you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a 
modem name screen opens.
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5Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to 
receive faxes screen opens.
6Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert 
window opens. The New Fax window opens.
7Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a 
cover page from the list. The Sender Information dialog box opens.
8Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens.
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