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....gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Changing system sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad...
....gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Changing system sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad...
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CHAPTER7 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 71
CHAPTER7 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 71
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You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can adjust the double-click speed, ...
You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can adjust the double-click speed, ...
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www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Tip You can turn the device on which device you want to use. 79 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable.
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Tip You can turn the device on which device you want to use. 79 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable.
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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to Pen and Input Devices. To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings...To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. You can change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs,...
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to Pen and Input Devices. To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings...To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. You can change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs,...
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... Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 32 Enrolling your fingerprints 33 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 36 Using the fingerprint reader features 36 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 37 Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 44 Turning your wireless radio on...
... Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 32 Enrolling your fingerprints 33 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 36 Using the fingerprint reader features 36 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 37 Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 44 Turning your wireless radio on...
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... DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
... DSL 124 Modem (dial-up 125 Mouse 128 Networks (wired 129 Networks (wireless 131 Passwords 133 Power 133 Printer 134 Sound 135 Status indicators 136 Touchpad 136 Video 136 Telephone support 137 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 137 Appendix A: Legal Information 139 Index 149 iv
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...capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 40. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. CHAPTER... 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optional fingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard"...
...capacitive volume control. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 40. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. CHAPTER... 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard area Speaker Optional multimedia panel Power button Keyboard Speaker Status indicators Optional fingerprint Touchpad reader Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see "Using the keyboard"...
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... • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on...
... • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on...
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www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • ... a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when you use the keyboard and touchpad.
www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • ... a flat surface for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your hands and arms are in a relaxed position when you use the keyboard and touchpad.
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... of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off . Important If for about five seconds, then release it . ...operation, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: 1 Press ...
... of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it . 2. www.gateway.com To turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off . Important If for about five seconds, then release it . ...operation, you may have to the lock icon, then click Restart. The notebook turns off, then turns on your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook: 1 Press ...
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... - DVD drive ■ LED on . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on . ■ LED off .
... - DVD drive ■ LED on . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. 26 Wireless network Hard drive Caps lock DVD drive Indicator Num lock Icon Description Wireless network ■ LED on . ■ LED off .
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...based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. Features include: • Secure logon to proceed through the tutorial. 32
...based applications • A safe or folder for storing encrypted files that only a user with a matching fingerprint can use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Fingerprint Tutorial. 2 Click Next to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. Features include: • Secure logon to proceed through the tutorial. 32
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You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
You can use the scroll zone to program. 37 Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents.
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... by using a USB port. To... CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to the middle of space and need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse. For more information, see "Changing the mouse..." in rapid succession. Move your online User Guide. This action is called clicking. Press the left button once. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. This action is called double-clicking. 38 Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the screen. ...
... by using a USB port. To... CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to the middle of space and need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse. For more information, see "Changing the mouse..." in rapid succession. Move your online User Guide. This action is called clicking. Press the left button once. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. This action is called double-clicking. 38 Position the pointer over the object. Select an object on the screen. ...
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Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com To... Do this... Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Press the left button and hold it . 39 Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.
Move an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. www.gateway.com To... Do this... Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking. Press the left button and hold it . 39 Release the button to drop the object where you want it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.
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www.gateway.com Over the long term, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when ...
www.gateway.com Over the long term, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all external devices, like USB devices. • Remove Express Cards when ...
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... Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 7 Click OK twice to adjust, then click Properties. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 136. 128 The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the modem you want to close the Phone...
... Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 7 Click OK twice to adjust, then click Properties. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 136. 128 The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the modem you want to close the Phone...
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.... Video The projector, monitor, or television is not working • Make sure the touchpad is not responding when you have pressed FN+F4 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. For instructions on how to ...activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the video cable is turned on the touchpad. Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure that you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on and that the monitor is connected correctly. 136 The pointer moves unexpectedly ...
.... Video The projector, monitor, or television is not working • Make sure the touchpad is not responding when you have pressed FN+F4 to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. For instructions on how to ...activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the video cable is turned on the touchpad. Touchpad Touchpad is not working • Make sure that you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on and that the monitor is connected correctly. 136 The pointer moves unexpectedly ...
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... 56 inserting 56 installing 56 removing 56 slot 56 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 10, 29 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 38 transferring 77 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 33 fingerprint reader... control center 36 locating 13 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 32 using 32 Fn key 28, 29 folders opening 38 function keys 28 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway...
... 56 inserting 56 installing 56 removing 56 slot 56 troubleshooting 117 external monitor 10, 29 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 127 files opening 38 transferring 77 troubleshooting 117 fingerprint enrolling 33 fingerprint reader... control center 36 locating 13 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 32 using 32 Fn key 28, 29 folders opening 38 function keys 28 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway...