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... 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 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows... 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
... 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 60 Startup and hard drive password 60 Windows... 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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...the Search Help For box. 3 The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf 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 in the Search Help box, then... each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. You can access help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can also search for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your question. To...
...the Search Help For box. 3 The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf 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 in the Search Help box, then... each search, you are connected to use Windows Media Center. You can access help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you can also search for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your question. To...
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... Windows desktop. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on your notebook are set up. Think of the desktop as your notebook is the bar at the bottom of...
... Windows desktop. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on your notebook are set up. Think of the desktop as your notebook is the bar at the bottom of...
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...type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support...cabinet in the results window. Some 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 entering data. • Windows Journal-...
...type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support...cabinet in the results window. Some 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 entering data. • Windows Journal-...
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If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). Recalibrate if you ... patterns. 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 tablet: 1 Click or tap...it for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations.
If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). Recalibrate if you ... patterns. 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 tablet: 1 Click or tap...it for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations.
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... left-to -left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with liquids. 15 Store extra pens in a drawer to your tablet PC Input Panel. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the tablet PC's pen holder. You can also use these... as the right button on a mouse. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • ...
... left-to -left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with liquids. 15 Store extra pens in a drawer to your tablet PC Input Panel. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the tablet PC's pen holder. You can also use these... as the right button on a mouse. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • ...
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... of the writing pad. 16 Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel...
... of the writing pad. 16 Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen to enter data by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text-entry form. Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel...
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... a computer on the Internet to your notebook depends on the site that you requested. 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 Search Help box, then ...Web site. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of your notebook. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other...
... a computer on the Internet to your notebook depends on the site that you requested. 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 Search Help box, then ...Web site. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of your notebook. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other...
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www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how 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 Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens.
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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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WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you download are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading ...
WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you download are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again. • Downloading ...
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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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CHAPTER 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 press OK. •... FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44
CHAPTER 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 press OK. •... FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44
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www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click ... Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. 57 The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation...Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the...
www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click ... Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. 57 The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation...Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the...
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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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...return to their previous values after you may need to change to the highest color setting, if necessary. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of pixels (individual colored dots) your needs. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to suit your notebook uses to display images on the screen. Screen resolution is the number of colors available. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then ...
...return to their previous values after you may need to change to the highest color setting, if necessary. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of pixels (individual colored dots) your needs. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to suit your notebook uses to display images on the screen. Screen resolution is the number of colors available. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then ...
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..., click Change the color scheme. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change 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...
..., click Change the color scheme. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change 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...
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... locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color 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 change the length of time without using an external monitor (not a flat-panel... display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your screen while you are using it. Help For more are applied. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the...
... locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color 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 change the length of time without using an external monitor (not a flat-panel... display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your screen while you are using it. Help For more are applied. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the...
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.... 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 71 They can position them anywhere on the right edge of the Sidebar..., gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your screen in the Sidebar. Although you can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. Gadgets can include: • Clocks and timers...
.... 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 71 They can position them anywhere on the right edge of the Sidebar..., gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your screen in the Sidebar. Although you can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. Gadgets can include: • Clocks and timers...