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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
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... is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute ... Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 31 www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on the disc (when ...
... is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files. The Sound Recorder opens. 3 Click Start Recording, then speak or make other sounds into one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute ... Reference Guide. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Sound Recorder. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 31 www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on the disc (when ...
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...click Share this folder (or drive) to set sharing for this printer, then click OK. 51 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Share. The Properties ...Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If you share a folder, only the contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to...
...click Share this folder (or drive) to set sharing for this printer, then click OK. 51 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Share. The Properties ...Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If you share a folder, only the contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network. www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you want to...
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...computer. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your computer does not ... the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the...
...computer. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your computer does not ... the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the...
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CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
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...for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file in the Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. ... monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your changes. 70
...for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file in the Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. ... monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your changes. 70
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....gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. User account tips • If you want to create an account for each person who uses your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ...➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Adding and modifying user accounts You can : • Switch the left -hand or right...
....gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. User account tips • If you want to create an account for each person who uses your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ...➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Adding and modifying user accounts You can : • Switch the left -hand or right...
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... power plan: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ System and Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. 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: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ System and Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom...
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www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of the area near your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on the screen. The Ease ... graphics. • Set up view of Access Center to change several system display settings. You can also use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 75 To use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center to: • Use the...
www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of the area near your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on the screen. The Ease ... graphics. • Set up view of Access Center to change several system display settings. You can also use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 75 To use the Ease of Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center to: • Use the...
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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 ... in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs 16 Sidebar configuring 68 gadgets 68 software See programs sound changing system 70 scheme 70 Sound Recorder recording audio 31 speech recognition 76 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask 42 entering 48 support using 2 system identification...
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 ... in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs 16 Sidebar configuring 68 gadgets 68 software See programs sound changing system 70 scheme 70 Sound Recorder recording audio 31 speech recognition 76 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask 42 entering 48 support using 2 system identification...
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...; Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack for digital sound. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. For more information...
...; Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack for digital sound. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. For more information...
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.... Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach the cable to a solid object like a desk or table to prevent your telephone into this port. www.gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in your online User Guide... modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 34.
.... Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach the cable to a solid object like a desk or table to prevent your telephone into this port. www.gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in your online User Guide... modem for one of the following: ■ Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 34.
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www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 21. To adjust ... keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls.
www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 21. To adjust ... keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls.
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
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... to configure the audio jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in audio jacks are universal jacks...opens. 4 Follow the on page 9. To use the audio jacks for your speaker setup. 33 This means that they are disabled. www.gateway.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the default audio jack setup, see "Back" on -screen instructions to configure the audio ...
... to configure the audio jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in audio jacks are universal jacks...opens. 4 Follow the on page 9. To use the audio jacks for your speaker setup. 33 This means that they are disabled. www.gateway.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the default audio jack setup, see "Back" on -screen instructions to configure the audio ...
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... use . RAID 0 for high-volume backups and convenient backup storage. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. Setting up to two monitors for use a removable hard drive for backups: 1 Make sure that a removable hard drive is formatted...
... use . RAID 0 for high-volume backups and convenient backup storage. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. Setting up to two monitors for use a removable hard drive for backups: 1 Make sure that a removable hard drive is formatted...
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... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. OR - CHAPTER...
... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. OR - CHAPTER...
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... area, then click OK. 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from your telephone line, then check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds), which you can connect on page 84. Type dialing in your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even disconnect. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting...
... area, then click OK. 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from your telephone line, then check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds), which you can connect on page 84. Type dialing in your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even disconnect. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting...
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... the disc label is facing up, and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned on page... experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 68. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
... the disc label is facing up, and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned on page... experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 68. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
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... are turned up and not muted. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for more information, see "Optical discs" on ,...then press ENTER. 96 For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that your computer. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Help For more information...
... are turned up and not muted. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for more information, see "Optical discs" on ,...then press ENTER. 96 For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that your computer. Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Help For more information...