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...Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in Sleep mode, press the power button. If your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer. Waking up . Turning off ... all electrical power from a Sleep state is in your computer for files. In order to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. For more information about five seconds, then release it does turn off or slow down your computer, certain...
...Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in Sleep mode, press the power button. If your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer. Waking up . Turning off ... all electrical power from a Sleep state is in your computer for files. In order to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. For more information about five seconds, then release it does turn off or slow down your computer, certain...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on ...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The tabs on ...
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... window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your old computer's documents folder for.... The Documents folder opens and displays many of your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. www.gateway.com Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your network. 71
... window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. OR In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Documents. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your old computer's documents folder for.... The Documents folder opens and displays many of your personal data files in the documents folder: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Documents. www.gateway.com Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your network. 71
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... you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 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...
... you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 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...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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...up. The Start button provides access to open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on page 64. 6 Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open the program's window. Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on how your computer... is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the computer ...
...up. The Start button provides access to open the Windows Security Center. Double-click this example, depending on page 64. 6 Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open the program's window. Help For more information, see "Modifying security settings" on how your computer... is set below the recommended value or when updates are running. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the computer ...
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... or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open... your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
... or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open... your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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... Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box..., then press ENTER. The Search box lets you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that shows the window title. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has ...
... Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box..., then press ENTER. The Search box lets you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for that shows the window title. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has ...
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...-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to go , you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you need to put the new folder. The new folder name appears by the...
...-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to go , you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you need to put the new folder. The new folder name appears by the...
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www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. A pop-up ... files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to delete, see "Shortcuts" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 For more information about copying files and folders or...
www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. A pop-up ... files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to delete, see "Shortcuts" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 For more information about copying files and folders or...
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..., but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders...
..., but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders...
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You can narrow your Windows desktop. So you usually will have many levels (usually many more information about using this utility can be inside yet another folder, and so on its ... creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to refine searches. For more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you need is usually on a drive inside a folder that they may be opened...
You can narrow your Windows desktop. So you usually will have many levels (usually many more information about using this utility can be inside yet another folder, and so on its ... creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to refine searches. For more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you need is usually on a drive inside a folder that they may be opened...
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... music library. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files...such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to a music file. You can organize your music library by sorting, and add information to ...
... music library. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories, find a track quickly by : • Creating MP3 or WMA files...such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to a music file. You can organize your music library by sorting, and add information to ...
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Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network ...
Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network ...
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... opens. 2 If no drives or folders are listed. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for a drive or folder on your desktop. 3 Click X to , then click Paste. 54 Opening files across the network To open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file...
... opens. 2 If no drives or folders are listed. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for a drive or folder on your desktop. 3 Click X to , then click Paste. 54 Opening files across the network To open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file...
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If you are sending the file from. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 55 Bluetooth lets you ...the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then...
If you are sending the file from. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 55 Bluetooth lets you ...the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then...
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..., click Change the color scheme. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 69 Change the setting you want, then click OK. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the desktop background. 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 ...
..., click Change the color scheme. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 69 Change the setting you want, then click OK. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the desktop background. 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 ...
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Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and ..., right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your preference. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the...
Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and ..., right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your preference. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the...
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... use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to your computer. A large number appears on the desktop Ö Personalize Ö Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such ..." (duplicate) of your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
... use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to your computer. A large number appears on the desktop Ö Personalize Ö Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such ..." (duplicate) of your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
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Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your changes. 74 OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 ...Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. CHAPTER 7: Customizing...
Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your changes. 74 OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 ...Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. CHAPTER 7: Customizing...