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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.
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Networking Your
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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...

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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 
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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 
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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 
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Using your notebook on a network
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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 
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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 
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Moving From
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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
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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:...