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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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... Help box, then press ENTER. 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.
... Help box, then press ENTER. 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.
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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 device 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 touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending 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 device 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 touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending on which device you want to use. 79
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...4 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 Pen and Input Devices. Tip You may have received your changes. You can change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab..., then click or tap Go to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Click or tap a tab, then change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or ...
...4 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 Pen and Input Devices. Tip You may have received your changes. You can change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab..., then click or tap Go to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Click or tap a tab, then change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click or ...
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... Enrolling your fingerprints 35 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 37 Using the password bank 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume 49 Turning your wireless radio on...
... Enrolling your fingerprints 35 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 37 Using the password bank 38 Using the fingerprint reader features 39 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 40 Using the optional multimedia panel 43 Using the optional webcam 45 Adjusting the brightness 48 Adjusting the volume 49 Turning your wireless radio on...
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... DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
... DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137 Printer 138 Sound 139 Status indicators 139 Touchpad 140 Video 140 Telephone support 140 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 140 iv
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...-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 78. Speakers...
...-sized, computer keyboard. You can also configure the power button for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on page 78. Speakers...
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www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been ... "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad...
www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been ... "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad...
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... reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Touchpad Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use...
... reader (optional) Provides enhanced security. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. Touchpad Provides all the features of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in use...
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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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... and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use.... Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of your spine. 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. •...
... and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use.... Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of your spine. 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. •...
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... power modes" on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 26 To put your...
... power modes" on your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 26 To put your...
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... turns on again. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that...
... turns on again. Using the status indicators Important If none of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that...
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... • Launch an application based on which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start...fingerprint can use the fingerprint reader. Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint...
... • Launch an application based on which teaches you the correct method to use the fingerprint reader in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start...fingerprint can use the fingerprint reader. Features include: • Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader that requires a fingerprint...
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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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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. 40
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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 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. 40
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...Quickly press and release the left and right buttons below the touchpad to only accept clicking by using a USB port. Tip You may have received your finger. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. 41 www.gateway.com You can use the EZ-Pad left button once. You... can attach a mouse to allow tapping on the screen. Do this feature to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. If you run out of space and need to shut...
...Quickly press and release the left and right buttons below the touchpad to only accept clicking by using a USB port. Tip You may have received your finger. This action is called clicking. This action is called double-clicking. 41 www.gateway.com You can use the EZ-Pad left button once. You... can attach a mouse to allow tapping on the screen. Do this feature to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. If you run out of space and need to shut...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Move an object on the screen. Press the left button and hold it . 42 Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. Do this... This action is called right-clicking. 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.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Move an object on the screen. Press the left button and hold it . 42 Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. Do this... This action is called right-clicking. 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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... saver power plan to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you open...
... saver power plan to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle, an automobile power outlet, or an automobile cigarette lighter, use . • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off the display while you open...
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... adjust the Speaker volume control. 7 Click OK twice to another modem, it dials and connects • When your modem, then click Properties. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 140. 132 The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your modem tries to connect to close the...
... adjust the Speaker volume control. 7 Click OK twice to another modem, it dials and connects • When your modem, then click Properties. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 140. 132 The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your modem tries to connect to close the...