8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 5
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Changing system sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad or...
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Changing system sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad or...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 9
...opens. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your Gateway notebook. Searching for a topic To search for information on how to use the many features of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are ... and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You can also search for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of suggested topics. You can find the answer, click ...
...opens. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your Gateway notebook. Searching for a topic To search for information on how to use the many features of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are ... and Support: • Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You can also search for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of suggested topics. You can find the answer, click ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 12
... on the menu that you when the security settings on page 11. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you open a file or program by clicking an item on the taskbar to open the program's window. Help For more information, see is set below...
... on the menu that you when the security settings on page 11. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you open a file or program by clicking an item on the taskbar to open the program's window. Help For more information, see is set below...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 20
... ensures the accuracy of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for their own use your tablet PC,...Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. Some of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap...
... ensures the accuracy of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you set the properties for the digital pen, tablet buttons, display screen, and Input Panel. • Table PC Input Panel (TIP)-Use its writing pad or soft keyboard for their own use your tablet PC,...Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. Some of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 21
For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the TIP help. Using the digital pen Digital pen button ... has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with the object on the screen before you tap, in the active program. Space Draw a left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with liquids. 15 www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send...
For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the TIP help. Using the digital pen Digital pen button ... has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with the object on the screen before you tap, in the active program. Space Draw a left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with liquids. 15 www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 22
... processing program or a text-entry form. Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the...
... processing program or a text-entry form. Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 30
Click (Start), then click Internet. To download files or programs from viruses" on -screen instructions for saving the file in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on your Web browser. A copy of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. ... information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the folder that you want....
Click (Start), then click Internet. To download files or programs from viruses" on -screen instructions for saving the file in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on your Web browser. A copy of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. ... information, see "Protecting your notebook from a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the folder that you want....
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 33
www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of the ... and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the lower left corner of connection you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click...
www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 27 To send a Fax: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Fax and Scan. The Fax Setup window opens. 4 Click the type of the ... and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the lower left corner of connection you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 42
Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens. Playlist Video screen 36 If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens. Playlist Video screen 36 If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player.
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 44
The Rip screen opens. 4 Click to clear the check box for any track you want to record, then click Start Rip. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important ...
The Rip screen opens. 4 Click to clear the check box for any track you want to record, then click Start Rip. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 47
... you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your notebook for other remedies. www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition... recommend that you do not use your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 41 The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker....
... you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. 1 Insert a blank, writeable DVD into your notebook for other remedies. www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition... recommend that you do not use your recordable optical disc drive. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 41 The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker....
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 50
... tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center's main... screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing ...
... tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media Center's main... screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is ideally suited for playing ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 63
...Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. To install a Bluetooth printer...Firewire cable. Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your computer. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file ...
...Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. To install a Bluetooth printer...Firewire cable. Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your computer. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 70
To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can also configure the types of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 64 You can configure McAfee VirusScan to the right of files that it scans for.
To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can also configure the types of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 64 You can configure McAfee VirusScan to the right of files that it scans for.
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 72
The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow ...
The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 77
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 71
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 71
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 78
...to change. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you may need to change to display images on the... screen. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you prefer. 4 Click Apply. Screen resolution is the number of the most basic display settings you may ...
...to change. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you may need to change to display images on the... screen. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you prefer. 4 Click Apply. Screen resolution is the number of the most basic display settings you may ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 79
...and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the desktop background. Change the setting you want, then click OK. 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 under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. To change Window colors and effects: 1...
...and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the desktop background. Change the setting you want, then click OK. 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 under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. To change Window colors and effects: 1...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 80
... keep others from the Internet and as commercial products. Type screen savers in . An example of the screen saver plays on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings, then click OK. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To change the number of...Location list, then click the location where you want to look for the background, then click OK. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the length of minutes in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the ...
... keep others from the Internet and as commercial products. Type screen savers in . An example of the screen saver plays on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings, then click OK. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To change the number of...Location list, then click the location where you want to look for the background, then click OK. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the length of minutes in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the ...
8512149 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
Page 81
... visible on the right edge of your preference. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want ... for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 75 Although you can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds,...
... visible on the right edge of your preference. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want ... for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 75 Although you can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds,...