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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
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... know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security...
... know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security...
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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 ...
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 ...
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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... have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook's software features. CHAPTER 1: Getting ...
... have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook's software features. CHAPTER 1: Getting ...
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Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help... list does not address your notebook has Windows Media Center, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. www....gateway.com To search for a topic. 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top ...
Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help... list does not address your notebook has Windows Media Center, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. www....gateway.com To search for a topic. 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top ...
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Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are discussed. 4 You can research a topic or ...
Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are discussed. 4 You can research a topic or ...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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Think of the desktop as your notebook. Other buttons on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. Click the Start button, then open the Windows Security Center. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Double-click this example, depending on the menu that you when the security settings on page 11. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock. Click a program's button on page 64. 6 Type Windows...
Think of the desktop as your notebook. Other buttons on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of a real desk. Click the Start button, then open the Windows Security Center. You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from this icon to open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Double-click this example, depending on the menu that you when the security settings on page 11. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock. Click a program's button on page 64. 6 Type Windows...
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... 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. You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the...
... 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. You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the...
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A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that you use frequently. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs....
A shortcut icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that you use frequently. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs....
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... the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files...
... the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files...
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In fact, all information on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you paste it there. 10 Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you copy or cut or copy again. Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in (the destination folder), you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 ...
In fact, all information on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you paste it there. 10 Copying and moving files and folders Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut a different file or folder, the original file or folder is your notebook. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you copy or cut or copy again. Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in (the destination folder), you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. Folders Files To create a folder: Shortcut Click File Á New Á Folder Á type name 1 ...
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... and folders or moving files and folders in the new location. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to delete. To recover files or folders from its...
... and folders or moving files and folders in the new location. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to delete. To recover files or folders from its...
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Windows permanently deletes all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of files or ...
Windows permanently deletes all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Help For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of files or ...
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... Tablet PC Your notebook may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your search by the...
... Tablet PC Your notebook may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your search by the...
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Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it to left-handed writer. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: 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 their own use-recalibrate it for different users. To calibrate your digital pen for both portrait and landscape orientations. The ...
Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it to left-handed writer. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 2: 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 their own use-recalibrate it for different users. To calibrate your digital pen for both portrait and landscape orientations. The ...
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..., in the TIP help. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your writing hand by resting it on the display...
..., in the TIP help. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your writing hand by resting it on the display...
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Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of ...
Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of ...
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... the folder where you want to use it if you want to other similar files. Type saving in the File name box. 4 Click Save. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...
... the folder where you want to use it if you want to other similar files. Type saving in the File name box. 4 Click Save. www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft...