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... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives...
... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives...
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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... the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on page 11. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. You must empty the Recycle Bin to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting ... you open the Windows Security Center. The Start button provides access to notify you when the security settings on how your computer is the Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that are running. Think of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to programs, files,...
... the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on page 11. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. You must empty the Recycle Bin to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting ... you open the Windows Security Center. The Start button provides access to notify you when the security settings on how your computer is the Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that are running. Think of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to programs, files,...
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..., and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
..., and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open it. 7 www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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...Computer window. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right ...you double-click the icon for that you search for a program that program appears on the desktop. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different ...
...Computer window. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right ...you double-click the icon for that you search for a program that program appears on the desktop. A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different ...
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... the clipboard contains the new information only. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you keep on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you want the file or folder to copy. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10...
... the clipboard contains the new information only. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you keep on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you want the file or folder to copy. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10...
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...You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on your Windows desktop. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to ...restore. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Help For more information, see "Searching for files" on...
...You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on your Windows desktop. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to ...restore. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Help For more information, see "Searching for files" on...
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... folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. Help For more information about searching for files If you want to search on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window...
... folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. Help For more information about searching for files If you want to search on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window...
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... to other similar files. For more levels than file name. Similar procedures apply to find files meeting more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... to other similar files. For more levels than file name. Similar procedures apply to find files meeting more information about using Microsoft® WordPad. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can narrow your Windows desktop. To browse for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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.... If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you download are automatically added... to build a music library. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your music library. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information ...
.... If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library. Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you download are automatically added... to build a music library. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to your music library. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information ...
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... unable to connect to your computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Then you can...
... unable to connect to your computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Then you can...
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... click Paste. 52 To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut...
... click Paste. 52 To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut...
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Change the setting you want to look for the background, then click OK. 65 www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then ...To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want , then click OK. To change the Windows...
Change the setting you want to look for the background, then click OK. 65 www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then ...To change window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want , then click OK. To change the Windows...
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www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 67 They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. ... Close Gadget. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Your changes are visible on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. Although you want , then drag it to your screen in...
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 67 They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. ... Close Gadget. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Your changes are visible on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. Although you want , then drag it to your screen in...
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... can connect an additional monitor or projector to your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to roughly double the size of each monitor. 8...Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to deselect the check box for ...its driver. A large number appears on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click ...
... can connect an additional monitor or projector to your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to roughly double the size of each monitor. 8...Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to deselect the check box for ...its driver. A large number appears on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click ...
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...sound file you want . - CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your Windows desktop), click to save your changes. 70 The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have selected, ...click Test. 4 Click OK to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your desk. 10 Click OK. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated ...
...sound file you want . - CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your Windows desktop), click to save your changes. 70 The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you have selected, ...click Test. 4 Click OK to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your desk. 10 Click OK. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated ...
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...VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 ...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 ...
...VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 ...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 ...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items...