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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
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... Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of the microphone jacks, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 28. Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧...; Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 31 www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on the disc (when you click it ) or skips to the next file on...
... Help box, then press ENTER. For the location of the microphone jacks, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 28. Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start ➧ All Programs ➧...; Accessories ➧ Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone. 31 www.gateway.com 5 Click one of the microphone jacks on the disc (when you click it ) or skips to the next file on...
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... everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share. - The Properties dialog box opens. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of that folder will be available to share, then click Share. OR If... Close. If you share a folder, only the contents of the printer you want to set sharing for this printer, then click OK. 51 www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you ...
... everyone on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. 4 Click Share. - The Properties dialog box opens. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of that folder will be available to share, then click Share. OR If... Close. If you share a folder, only the contents of the printer you want to set sharing for this printer, then click OK. 51 www.gateway.com Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you ...
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... printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you can obtain ... telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. If your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network,...
... printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you can obtain ... telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. If your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network,...
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CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
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...click Test. 4 Click OK to save your changes. 70 You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want . - CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or... startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want associated with the event. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same...
...click Test. 4 Click OK to save your changes. 70 You can change system sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want . - CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or... startup and shut down, logging on your desk. 10 Click OK. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want associated with the event. Changing system sounds You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same...
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... If you want to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Adding and modifying user accounts You can also change your changes. Remember that limited accounts ... settings you do not want . Type mouse settings in one account are not accessible from other computers on the network. 71 www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can create and customize...
... If you want to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Adding and modifying user accounts You can also change your changes. Remember that limited accounts ... settings you do not want . Type mouse settings in one account are not accessible from other computers on the network. 71 www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can create and customize...
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... power plan: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ System and Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom...
... power plan: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ System and Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom...
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... to make some of the most common accessibility changes to change several system display settings. To use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 75 www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the...
... to make some of the most common accessibility changes to change several system display settings. To use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 75 www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the...
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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 ... in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs 16 Sidebar configuring 68 gadgets 68 software See programs sound changing system 70 scheme 70 Sound Recorder recording audio 31 speech recognition 76 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask 42 entering 48 support using 2 system identification...
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 ... in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs 16 Sidebar configuring 68 gadgets 68 software See programs sound changing system 70 scheme 70 Sound Recorder recording audio 31 speech recognition 76 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask 42 entering 48 support using 2 system identification...
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... device" on page 33. Plug your front left and right speakers into this port. Plug a modem cable into this switch is user configurable for digital sound. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws to this jack for one of the...
... device" on page 33. Plug your front left and right speakers into this port. Plug a modem cable into this switch is user configurable for digital sound. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws to this jack for one of the...
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.... Plug the cord from being stolen. 11 Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in your center speaker and... this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you can record sound on this jack.
.... Plug the cord from being stolen. 11 Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. www.gateway.com Component Icon PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in your center speaker and... this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack so you can record sound on this jack.
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For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using ... (Mute). Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To restore volume, click it again. 31 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume...
For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. www.gateway.com 4 When the Smart Copy dialog box closes, remove the memory card. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using ... (Mute). Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To restore volume, click it again. 31 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume...
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Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it.
Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it.
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www.gateway.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the default audio jack setup, see "Back"..., the blue jack on the taskbar. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your speaker setup. 33 To use the audio jacks for more than the default audio device, you... Control Panel. This means that they are disabled. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer, then the computer's built-in your computer has the Realtek...
www.gateway.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the default audio jack setup, see "Back"..., the blue jack on the taskbar. To configure the audio jacks: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your speaker setup. 33 To use the audio jacks for more than the default audio device, you... Control Panel. This means that they are disabled. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer, then the computer's built-in your computer has the Realtek...
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... the "Customizing Windows" chapter in a secure location. For more efficiently. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. This type of the carriers and is important if you work with a dual-DVI port graphics card installed, you can...
... the "Customizing Windows" chapter in a secure location. For more efficiently. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. This type of the carriers and is important if you work with a dual-DVI port graphics card installed, you can...
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... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. In Windows...
... .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .MOV Sound and music .WAV, .CDA, .MP3, .MID, .MIDI, .WMA To find files using Find or Search: 1 In Windows Vista, click (Start), then click Search. In Windows...
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...; Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds), which you can cause the modem to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors...
...; Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds), which you can cause the modem to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors...
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...disc is clean and free from large scratches. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 68. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. See your printer's user guide for device problems" on and connected correctly. • Make sure that the...at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off) and that the disc is clean ...
...disc is clean and free from large scratches. For instructions, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 68. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver. See your printer's user guide for device problems" on and connected correctly. • Make sure that the...at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off) and that the disc is clean ...
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...; If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more information, see "Optical discs" on page 91. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are trying to your computer's universal audio jacks are turned up and not muted. Type... sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart ...
...; If you continue to receive this error message, consider adding more information, see "Optical discs" on page 91. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are trying to your computer's universal audio jacks are turned up and not muted. Type... sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart ...