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www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in ... computer, certain components in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the keyboard, or press the power button to save power. 17 The computer saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in your computer...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in ... computer, certain components in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the keyboard, or press the power button to save power. 17 The computer saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in your computer...
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer ...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 7 Return your computer ...
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... saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your network. 71 www.gateway.com Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your old computer's documents folder for personal data files...
... saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to another computer on the desktop. The My Documents window opens and displays many of your network. 71 www.gateway.com Transferring files and settings manually You can manually transfer your old computer's documents folder for personal data files...
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... you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 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...
... you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 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...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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...empty the Recycle Bin to notify you when the security settings on how your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The icon changes appearance to permanently delete them from this icon to use the Recycle Bin, see "Modifying security settings" on the ...example, depending on your computer. Help For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on the menu that you open the program's window. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. For instructions on how to open a file or program by clicking an item...
...empty the Recycle Bin to notify you when the security settings on how your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The icon changes appearance to permanently delete them from this icon to use the Recycle Bin, see "Modifying security settings" on the ...example, depending on your computer. Help For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on the menu that you open the program's window. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. For instructions on how to open a file or program by clicking an item...
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You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all ... folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. 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 Windows desktop. The Start menu opens, showing you click an item with a folder icon, the programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all ... folders, and more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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... the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar... use frequently. The Search box lets you search for a program that program appears on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the current window. 8 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the...
... the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar... use frequently. The Search box lets you search for a program that program appears on the desktop. Type desktop icons in the current window. 8 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Adding icons to the desktop Help For more information about the desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the...
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... to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are called copying, cutting, and pasting.
... to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. 4 Click Organize, then click New Folder. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Creating folders Folders are called copying, cutting, and pasting.
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... any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on how to the Windows trash can . www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer... new location. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. In Windows, you decide to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Deleting...
... any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on how to the Windows trash can . www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer... new location. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. In Windows, you decide to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Deleting...
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... more information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you are stored on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking...
... more information about searching for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you are stored on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Searching for files If you typed. 12 3 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking...
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You can narrow your Windows desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. So you usually will ... folders to find the file or folder that may have to search through levels of files. Files and folders found using Microsoft® WordPad. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in which it was created or modified You can also...
You can narrow your Windows desktop. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. So you usually will ... folders to find the file or folder that may have to search through levels of files. Files and folders found using Microsoft® WordPad. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in which it was created or modified You can also...
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... become corrupt. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can add music tracks to your desktop to the music library. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you can organize your music library. The...
... become corrupt. To edit track information: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You can add music tracks to your desktop to the music library. www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to the Internet, WMA and MP3 files that you can organize your music library. The...
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... or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact...
... or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact...
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... drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click Network. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on your desktop. 3 Click X to the My Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. Copying files across the network To copy files across the...
... drives and folders: 1 Click Start, then click Network. Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for a drive or folder on your desktop. 3 Click X to the My Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. Copying files across the network To copy files across the...
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...to , then click Connect. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your printer or from . To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click ...on your computer. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect...
...to , then click Connect. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your printer or from . To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click ...on your computer. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect...
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... the color and design of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 69 www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change...
... the color and design of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 69 www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change...
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... right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your desktop, gadgets are saved. 71 Gadgets can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers • Slide shows and... on your screen in the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. Although...
... right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it to your desktop, gadgets are saved. 71 Gadgets can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers • Slide shows and... on your screen in the Sidebar. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. Although...
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... large number appears on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip... To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer...
... large number appears on your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Tip... To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If 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 changes. 74 If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file... Sound, click Change system sounds. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want...
... 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 changes. 74 If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file... Sound, click Change system sounds. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want...