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... resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, ...then click Yes to save your changes. 64 Color depth is the number of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start,... such as the screen background and screen saver. You can be displayed on the monitor.
... resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, ...then click Yes to save your changes. 64 Color depth is the number of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start,... such as the screen background and screen saver. You can be displayed on the monitor.
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... screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer. Important If the Settings button is not available, you cannot customize the screen ... the settings for long periods of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the settings, then click OK. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 66 The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click...
... screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer. Important If the Settings button is not available, you cannot customize the screen ... the settings for long periods of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the settings, then click OK. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 66 The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click...
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... properties such as an extension to your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 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 deselect the check box... (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference ...
... properties such as an extension to your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 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 deselect the check box... (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference ...
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... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...65 changing color 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...
... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...65 changing color 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...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 65 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 ... Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 75 Safety guidelines 76 First steps 76 Troubleshooting 77 Add-in cards 77 Audio 77 CD or DVD drives 77 Diskette drive 79 Display 80 DVD drives 80 Ethernet 81 Expansion cards 82 File management 82 Floppy drive 82 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 85 Media Center 86...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 65 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 ... Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 75 Safety guidelines 76 First steps 76 Troubleshooting 77 Add-in cards 77 Audio 77 CD or DVD drives 77 Diskette drive 79 Display 80 DVD drives 80 Ethernet 81 Expansion cards 82 File management 82 Floppy drive 82 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 85 Media Center 86...
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...then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the screen. To clean the monitor: • To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and water to use a soft cloth and glass cleaner ... liquid directly to the screen), then wipe the screen with the cloth. • To clean a CRT monitor, use it . To clean the mouse: • Wipe the bottom of specially coated glass and can ... the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to clean the monitor screen. www.gateway.com 2 If you may need to replace it again. If the keyboard does not work...
...then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the screen. To clean the monitor: • To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and water to use a soft cloth and glass cleaner ... liquid directly to the screen), then wipe the screen with the cloth. • To clean a CRT monitor, use it . To clean the mouse: • Wipe the bottom of specially coated glass and can ... the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to clean the monitor screen. www.gateway.com 2 If you may need to replace it again. If the keyboard does not work...
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...computer video output to a TV. S-Video display output is not optimized for the computer functions, however, is usually good for motion video playback. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that your... readable. Some small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com • Type of connection used-You can be purchased from the computer's VGA (monitor) port to the ...
...computer video output to a TV. S-Video display output is not optimized for the computer functions, however, is usually good for motion video playback. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that your... readable. Some small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com • Type of connection used-You can be purchased from the computer's VGA (monitor) port to the ...
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... hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Monitor See "Display" on page 80. 93 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. To... click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. www.gateway.com 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem.
... hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Monitor See "Display" on page 80. 93 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. To... click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. www.gateway.com 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem.
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www.gateway.com K keyboard buttons 19, 20 cleaning 62 features 19, 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 85 USB port 7, 9 keys and buttons application...drive errors 68 checking hard drive space 65 cleaning case 62 cleaning CD 64 cleaning computer display 63 cleaning computer screen 63 cleaning DVD 64 cleaning keyboard 62 cleaning monitor 63 cleaning mouse 63 cleaning optical disc 64 defragmenting 69 deleting files 67 extending computer life... Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial-up 16 DSL 15 jack 16 modem jack 10 monitor cleaning 63 troubleshooting 80 127
www.gateway.com K keyboard buttons 19, 20 cleaning 62 features 19, 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 85 USB port 7, 9 keys and buttons application...drive errors 68 checking hard drive space 65 cleaning case 62 cleaning CD 64 cleaning computer display 63 cleaning computer screen 63 cleaning DVD 64 cleaning keyboard 62 cleaning monitor 63 cleaning mouse 63 cleaning optical disc 64 defragmenting 69 deleting files 67 extending computer life... Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial-up 16 DSL 15 jack 16 modem jack 10 monitor cleaning 63 troubleshooting 80 127
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www.gateway.com diskette drive 79 display 80 DSL modem 90 DVD drive 77, 80 Ethernet network 81 faxes 92 files 82 general guidelines 76 hard drive 83 Internet connection 84, 91 keyboard 85 LCD panel 80 memory 89 memory card reader 89 monitor 80 mouse 94 network 81, 94 passwords 94 power 95...
www.gateway.com diskette drive 79 display 80 DSL modem 90 DVD drive 77, 80 Ethernet network 81 faxes 92 files 82 general guidelines 76 hard drive 83 Internet connection 84, 91 keyboard 85 LCD panel 80 memory 89 memory card reader 89 monitor 80 mouse 94 network 81, 94 passwords 94 power 95...