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The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your own This is the Windows desktop.
The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. 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. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your own This is the Windows desktop.
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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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... are running. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you... appearance to open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. Think of the desktop as your computer are available. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click a...
... are running. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your computer starts, the first screen you... appearance to open programs and perform other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the Windows desktop. Think of the desktop as your computer are available. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click a...
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You can start programs, open it. 7 If you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open ... programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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. To use the Start menu: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧ 1 Click (Start) on the lower left of menu items. 2 Click All Programs to open ... programs, files, and subfolders appear. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu.
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...window, which opens after you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). The Search box lets you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8... Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A shortcut icon for a program that program appears on the desktop. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls...
...window, which opens after you search for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). The Search box lets you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8... Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A shortcut icon for a program that program appears on the desktop. Search box Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls...
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... folders Folders are called copying, cutting, and pasting. They can paste copies of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Therefore, you want to copy. The skills you need to copy and move files...
... folders Folders are called copying, cutting, and pasting. They can paste copies of the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Therefore, you want to copy. The skills you need to copy and move files...
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... to the Windows trash can recover any file in the new location. Eventually the trash can . For instructions on how to empty the bin. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you decide to select multiple files and folders,...files and folders by first moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the...
... to the Windows trash can recover any file in the new location. Eventually the trash can . For instructions on how to empty the bin. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you decide to select multiple files and folders,...files and folders by first moving files or folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the...
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... folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop.
... folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop.
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... or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is called browsing. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in which it...
... or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is called browsing. Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in which it...
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...; Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library by sorting, and add information to the music library. You can add music tracks to your desktop to a music file. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www...
...; Downloading files from Windows Explorer or your music library by sorting, and add information to the music library. You can add music tracks to your desktop to a music file. The Advanced Tag Editor dialog box opens. 4 Enter track information such as Title, Artist, Album, and Genre, then click OK. www...
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... built-in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your computer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the...
... built-in and compare the status lights on the front of the router or access point with your computer. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the...
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... folder where you want to open files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the file you want to copy the...
... folder where you want to open files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Type workgroups in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. A shortcut is created for the drive or folder and the icon for the file you want to copy the...
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...even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. If the location you want...Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. 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 screen fonts, click (Start), Control ...
...even more color adjustment options, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. If the location you want...Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. 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 screen fonts, click (Start), Control ...
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... Get more gadgets online. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Gadgets can position them anywhere on your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your...
... Get more gadgets online. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. Gadgets can position them anywhere on your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your...
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... or projector as a duplicate of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Windows recognizes the new...click an empty space on your computer. For the location of your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties...
... or projector as a duplicate of each monitor. 8 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Windows recognizes the new...click an empty space on your computer. For the location of your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings. 6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties...
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...scheme you want . - OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. Changing system... sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your changes. 70 If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file...
...scheme you want . - OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. Changing system... sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check box for system events, such as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your changes. 70 If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file...
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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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... turned completely off your computer, certain components in your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you...
... turned completely off your computer, certain components in your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you...