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... 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
... 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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...by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ... of suggested topics. Tip You can find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can also search for a...
...by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from Microsoft. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ... of suggested topics. Tip You can find the answer, click the result that identifies your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you can also search for a...
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Think of the desktop as your notebook starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Other buttons on page 11. The ...
Think of the desktop as your notebook starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Other buttons on page 11. The ...
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...File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in that you want to refine searches. 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... by the: • Name or part 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 a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer...
...File type • Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in that you want to refine searches. 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... by the: • Name or part 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 a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer...
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... for different users. 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 (Start), ... used your tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use your tablet PC, you use -recalibrate 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).
... for different users. 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 (Start), ... used your tablet PC and adjusted it for their own use your tablet PC, you use -recalibrate 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).
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... available. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the active program. e Space Draw a left line. Enter Draw...PC's pen holder. 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 ...
... available. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the active program. e Space Draw a left line. Enter Draw...PC's pen holder. 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 ...
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... of the window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left of the writing pad. 16 Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad...
... of the window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left of the writing pad. 16 Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad...
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...download, then press ENTER. - CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to your notebook. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type... connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. The time that contains the file or program you set up an account with files and...
...download, then press ENTER. - CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to your notebook. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type... connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. The time that contains the file or program you set up an account with files and...
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The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). 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, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next.
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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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... During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Windows Media Player records the tracks to record, then click Start Rip. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. CHAPTER 4: Playing and...
... During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Windows Media Player records the tracks to record, then click Start Rip. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. CHAPTER 4: Playing and...
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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. The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos.
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...your video library. • Music lets you start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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. • TV + Movies lets you play TV ... digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures 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...
...your video library. • Music lets you start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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. • TV + Movies lets you play TV ... digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures 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...
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www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. These devices may have built-in . Copying files across the network To .... 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. 57 Bluetooth networking You can print a file across the network Important Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. To access a Bluetooth-enabled...
www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. These devices may have built-in . Copying files across the network To .... 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. 57 Bluetooth networking You can print a file across the network Important Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. To access a Bluetooth-enabled...
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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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Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on the screen. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Screen resolution is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your changes. 68 Type adjusting...the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return...
Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on the screen. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Screen resolution is the number of colors your notebook uses to display images on your changes. 68 Type adjusting...the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return...
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...of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. Change the setting you want, then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change Window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under...click OK. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (...
...of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. Change the setting you want, then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change Window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under...click OK. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (...
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...damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 Type screen savers in . If the location you want is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you can use a screen saver to keep others from the Internet and as commercial products. CHAPTER 7: Customizing ...OK. You can choose from your screen while you want to use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you are applied. Your screen saver changes are away from , ...
...damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 Type screen savers in . If the location you want is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you can use a screen saver to keep others from the Internet and as commercial products. CHAPTER 7: Customizing ...OK. You can choose from your screen while you want to use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you are applied. Your screen saver changes are away from , ...
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...window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it... to your preference. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your Windows desktop. Your changes are saved. 71...
...window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. They can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. The gadget selection window opens. 2 Click the gadget you want , then drag it... to your preference. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your Windows desktop. Your changes are saved. 71...