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... for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
... for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing ...
www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing ...
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... ENTER. To access Media Center help for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center...
... ENTER. To access Media Center help for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center...
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... personalized work space where you when the security settings on the right. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are stored.
... personalized work space where you when the security settings on the right. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are stored.
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... may have to search through levels of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-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 files and folders A file or folder...The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to refine searches. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). It is usually on . Windows drives, ...
... may have to search through levels of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-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 files and folders A file or folder...The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to refine searches. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). It is usually on . Windows drives, ...
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... Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted ... left-handed writer. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap Calibrate, then follow the on -screen pointer does not seem to line up with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. To calibrate your...
... Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted ... left-handed writer. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box 3 Click or tap the General tab. 4 Click or tap Calibrate, then follow the on -screen pointer does not seem to line up with the opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. To calibrate your...
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...The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the...The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with the object on the screen before you tap, in the TIP help. You can also use these gestures, you get the same... Input Panel (TIP)" on page 16. Gesture To accomplish Backspac Draw a right-to-left line. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your...
...The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the...The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with the object on the screen before you tap, in the TIP help. You can also use these gestures, you get the same... Input Panel (TIP)" on page 16. Gesture To accomplish Backspac Draw a right-to-left line. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your...
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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). TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using ...
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). TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using ...
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...The time that a Web page displays on your notebook. Click (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Downloading is downloaded to start your ... viruses, make sure that you set up an account with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on page 61. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Web browser. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing ...
...The time that a Web page displays on your notebook. Click (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Downloading is downloaded to start your ... viruses, make sure that you set up an account with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on page 61. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Web browser. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing ...
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The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
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Windows Media Player opens. 36 Playback 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video screen Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc. • Repeat starts ...
Windows Media Player opens. 36 Playback 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). 5 Click one of the following to control playback: Playlist Video screen Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle Stop Pause/Play Mute • Shuffle randomizes the playback order of the files on the disc. • Repeat starts ...
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... software. Using Windows Media Player, you create MP3 or WMA files from Windows Explorer or your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically...
... software. Using Windows Media Player, you create MP3 or WMA files from Windows Explorer or your notebook's hard drive as it is recorded. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically...
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The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.
The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.
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... 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 select a Media Center menu option, then...media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 The first time you select songs from your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media ...
... 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 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 select a Media Center menu option, then...media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 The first time you select songs from your FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media ...
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... use Bluetooth to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 57 Printing files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other ...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 printer or from . www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file.
... use Bluetooth to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 57 Printing files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other ...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 printer or from . www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file.
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CHAPTER 7 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 67
CHAPTER 7 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 67
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...individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Screen resolution is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on the screen. Type adjusting monitor settings in your screen. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the ...,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 3 To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. You can be displayed on your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 ...
...individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on your screen. Screen resolution is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on the screen. Type adjusting monitor settings in your screen. If the new settings do not look best displayed with the ...,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 3 To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. You can be displayed on your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 ...
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...color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design 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 Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. The Choose a desktop background dialog...
...color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design 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 Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. The Choose a desktop background dialog...
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... available from viewing your notebook. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you want is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To... an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the number of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the settings, then click OK....
... available from viewing your notebook. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you want is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To... an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the number of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the settings, then click OK....
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... contact lists • Sticky notes To add a gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your screen in the Sidebar. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. Your changes are usually visible on the right edge of... gadget, then click Options. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. Although you want , then drag it to your preference. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your desktop, gadgets are saved. 71
... contact lists • Sticky notes To add a gadget: 1 Click the + at the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in an empty area of your screen in the Sidebar. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. Your changes are usually visible on the right edge of... gadget, then click Options. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. Although you want , then drag it to your preference. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your desktop, gadgets are saved. 71