Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 12
...port locations may vary. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to register your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you to provide you immediately register it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from... your product registration, you will help us to register. The second window you access to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. This will give you 'll see contains optional fields that you ! Product Registration When using your country and follow the...
...port locations may vary. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to register your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you to provide you immediately register it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from... your product registration, you will help us to register. The second window you access to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. This will give you 'll see contains optional fields that you ! Product Registration When using your country and follow the...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 30
... or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on the left of the window.
... or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on the left of the window.
User Guide
Page 3
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk and chair 13 Setting up your computer and...printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk and chair 13 Setting up your computer and...printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the...
User Guide
Page 4
Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
User Guide
Page 5
... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
User Guide
Page 39
4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
User Guide
Page 40
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Think of a real desk. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Think of a real desk. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com
User Guide
Page 41
... Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The Start button provides access to permanently delete them from your computer. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. Click the Start button, then open the program's window.... www.gateway.com 33 For instructions on how to open a file or program by clicking an item on the right. Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.
... Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The Start button provides access to permanently delete them from your computer. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. Click the Start button, then open the program's window.... www.gateway.com 33 For instructions on how to open a file or program by clicking an item on the right. Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.
User Guide
Page 42
When you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, ... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
When you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open files, customize your system, ... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
User Guide
Page 43
... want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 35 Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click the arrow.... Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop for that program appears ...
... want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 35 Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click the arrow.... Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop for that program appears ...
User Guide
Page 44
Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 36 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop.
Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 36 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop.
User Guide
Page 49
... copy until you need to copy. Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you cut or copy again. www.gateway.com 41 Therefore, you can paste copies of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 38 and "Searching for files" on..., the original file or folder is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard. Then, when you decide what folder you paste it . To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the...
... copy until you need to copy. Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you cut or copy again. www.gateway.com 41 Therefore, you can paste copies of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 38 and "Searching for files" on..., the original file or folder is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard. Then, when you decide what folder you paste it . To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the...
User Guide
Page 50
A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. For more information about ... move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you moved appears in the Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com
A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. For more information about ... move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you moved appears in the Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com
User Guide
Page 52
... a folder that they may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on . These files cannot be inside yet another folder, and so on the desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are sure that you want to find the file or folder that you need is called browsing. 44 www....gateway.com Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . This is rarely right on top of folders to empty the bin. 3 Click ...
... a folder that they may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on . These files cannot be inside yet another folder, and so on the desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are sure that you want to find the file or folder that you need is called browsing. 44 www....gateway.com Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need . This is rarely right on top of folders to empty the bin. 3 Click ...
User Guide
Page 101
... are having trouble listening to a music file. If you create MP3 files from the Internet - www.gateway.com 93 Using MUSICMATCH Building a music library Use MUSICMATCH to your music library. You can organize your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the tracks on your music CD, MUSICMATCH automatically adds...
... are having trouble listening to a music file. If you create MP3 files from the Internet - www.gateway.com 93 Using MUSICMATCH Building a music library Use MUSICMATCH to your music library. You can organize your desktop to the music library. ■ Downloading files from the tracks on your music CD, MUSICMATCH automatically adds...
User Guide
Page 128
Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. To change . We recommend that you have played a game or run a ... you may appear adequately in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com You can adjust the screen settings for optimum appearance. Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings. Adjusting the color depth Color depth...
Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. To change . We recommend that you have played a game or run a ... you may appear adequately in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com You can adjust the screen settings for optimum appearance. Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings. Adjusting the color depth Color depth...
User Guide
Page 129
Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. 3 Click the Settings tab. www.gateway.com 121 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box , then click the arrow.
Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. 3 Click the Settings tab. www.gateway.com 121 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality list, then click the color depth you want. 5 Click OK, then click Yes. Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box , then click the arrow.
User Guide
Page 130
To adjust the screen resolution: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to fit more icons on your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click ... resolution You can increase the screen resolution to make reading the display easier. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. 122 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear.
To adjust the screen resolution: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to fit more icons on your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click ... resolution You can increase the screen resolution to make reading the display easier. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Settings tab. 122 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear.
User Guide
Page 131
...Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. If your Windows desktop You can change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 123 The Display Properties dialog box opens. Help and Support For more information about... adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to...
...Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. If your Windows desktop You can change desktop colors: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 123 The Display Properties dialog box opens. Help and Support For more information about... adjusting screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 4 Drag the Screen resolution slider to...
User Guide
Page 132
... scheme list, click the color scheme you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: a Click Advanced. The new colors appear on your desktop. 124 www.gateway.com The new colors appear on your desktop. - e Click Save As, type a name for the item. c Change the color or font settings for the...
... scheme list, click the color scheme you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: a Click Advanced. The new colors appear on your desktop. 124 www.gateway.com The new colors appear on your desktop. - e Click Save As, type a name for the item. c Change the color or font settings for the...