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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
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... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 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 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives...
... 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 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 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives...
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CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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.... For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The Start button provides access to permanently delete them from this icon to open the Windows Security Center. The icon changes appearance to ...the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on how your personalized work space where you discarded are stored. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar to open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and...
.... For instructions on how to notify you when the security settings on your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The Start button provides access to permanently delete them from this icon to open the Windows Security Center. The icon changes appearance to ...the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on how your personalized work space where you discarded are stored. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar to open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and...
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... and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
... and folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you search for that shows the window title. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click... current window. 8 A shortcut icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal...
This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you search for that shows the window title. Type desktop icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click... current window. 8 A shortcut icon for a word or phrase in the Computer window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal...
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... create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. The new folder is stored...
... create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. The new folder is stored...
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...or folders from its old location. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 16. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and ...instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. For more...
...or folders from its old location. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 16. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and ...instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. For more...
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... you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you type part of the name, Search...
... you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you type part of the name, Search...
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... they may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in fact). You can narrow your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using Microsoft® WordPad. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about using a program, click Help on top of your...
... they may be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in fact). You can narrow your Windows desktop. Files and folders found using Microsoft® WordPad. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about using a program, click Help on top of your...
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.... 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you can add music tracks to your desktop to your music library. If you add a WMA or MP3 file to the music library. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. You can...
.... 2 Click the Library tab. 3 Right-click the track or album you can add music tracks to your desktop to your music library. If you add a WMA or MP3 file to the music library. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. You can...
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... in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your access point. Select Diagnose and Repair on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can access them as though they were attached directly to the network. To add a printer...
... in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your access point. Select Diagnose and Repair on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can access them as though they were attached directly to the network. To add a printer...
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... is placed on page 52. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All shared drives and folders are displayed, click the...
... is placed on page 52. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to the computer. To view shared drives and folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. All shared drives and folders are displayed, click the...
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... 3 For even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to use for background images. ...opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. To 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 Customize colors....
... 3 For even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where you want to use for background images. ...opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. To 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 Customize colors....
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... Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you can position them anywhere on your Windows desktop. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. Although you want , then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your...
... Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you can position them anywhere on your Windows desktop. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. Although you want , then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your...
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...Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary monitor port on your computer. A large number appears on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties... If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to your computer.
...Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary monitor port on your computer. A large number appears on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties... If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to your computer.
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... and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. To change the sounds that play for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows...
... and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. To change the sounds that play for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows...
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...VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 ...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 ...
...VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 ...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 ...
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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 ... Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items...
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 ... Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items...
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...mode, press a key on your computer Tip For more information on the power button flashes. In order to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, press and hold the power...Customizing" chapter in your computer, certain components in your computer completely off your online User Guide. Important If you have not used for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows...
...mode, press a key on your computer Tip For more information on the power button flashes. In order to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer, press and hold the power...Customizing" chapter in your computer, certain components in your computer completely off your online User Guide. Important If you have not used for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows...