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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ..."in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide.
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ..."in your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide.
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... user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates specific to your...
... user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates specific to your...
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... Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 65 Selecting a screen saver 66 Changing gadgets 67 Setting up multiple monitors 69 ii
... Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 65 Selecting a screen saver 66 Changing gadgets 67 Setting up multiple monitors 69 ii
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..., security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix the problem, click...
..., security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix the problem, click...
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... colored dots) your computer uses to change. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your monitor. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer uses to the highest color setting, if necessary. Help For more information and screen ... number of colors available. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes. 64...
... colored dots) your computer uses to change. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your monitor. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer uses to the highest color setting, if necessary. Help For more information and screen ... number of colors available. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes. 64...
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Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on the preview screen. • To change the settings for long periods of...
Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on the preview screen. • To change the settings for long periods of...
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... have built-in an empty area of the Sidebar. To change Sidebar properties: 1 Right-click in control panels that the sidebar appears on • The monitor that you want to control their behavior. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have multiple...
... have built-in an empty area of the Sidebar. To change Sidebar properties: 1 Right-click in control panels that the sidebar appears on • The monitor that you want to control their behavior. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have multiple...
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...click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Tip To help ...identify your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes ...
...click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your computer. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Tip To help ...identify your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes ...
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... the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want . - Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon 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 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 If you do not...
... the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want . - Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon 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 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 If you do not...
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www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. You can select ...-saving settings. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off.
www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. You can select ...-saving settings. Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off.
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Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the computer • Print activity ...
Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the computer • Print activity ...
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... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...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 drives...
... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...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 drives...
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... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using... e-mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files...
... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using... e-mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files...
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... 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking hard drive space 58...
... 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking hard drive space 58...
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... jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) TV tuner...
... jack DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) TV tuner...
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...amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green ...plug) -ORFront speakers jack DVI port (optional) Modem jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Description Plug an HDMI cable into this jack and an HDMI input jack on page 30. HDMI carries a high-quality digital ...
...amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green ...plug) -ORFront speakers jack DVI port (optional) Modem jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Description Plug an HDMI cable into this jack and an HDMI input jack on page 30. HDMI carries a high-quality digital ...
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... jacks" on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your telephone into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on page 30. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this jack. Plug the cord from your side left speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this...
... jacks" on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your telephone into the VGA (blue) or DVI (white) port on page 30. Plug a VGA or DVI monitor into this jack. Plug the cord from your side left speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this...
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www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can use a footrest to focus on distant objects. Setting ... to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at the same height and distance as the monitor. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. You can avoid glare on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair...
www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can use a footrest to focus on distant objects. Setting ... to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at the same height and distance as the monitor. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. You can avoid glare on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair...
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...(never apply liquid directly to the screen), then wipe the screen with the cloth. • To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If...Wipe the bottom of specially coated glass and can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the monitor screen. To clean the monitor: • To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Let the liquid drain...
...(never apply liquid directly to the screen), then wipe the screen with the cloth. • To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If...Wipe the bottom of specially coated glass and can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the monitor screen. To clean the monitor: • To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Let the liquid drain...
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It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet.