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www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen saver 68 Changing gadgets 69 Changing system sounds 71 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 72 Changing mouse settings 72 Changing touchpad or pointing ...
www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 65 Changing screen settings 66 Changing color depth and screen resolution 66 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 67 Selecting a screen saver 68 Changing gadgets 69 Changing system sounds 71 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 72 Changing mouse settings 72 Changing touchpad or pointing ...
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... your notebook has Windows Media Center, you call for information on the particular Help site to which you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a...can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. For each search, you are ...
... your notebook has Windows Media Center, you call for information on the particular Help site to which you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a...can research a topic or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. For each search, you are ...
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... appear on page 62. 6 Other buttons on your notebook are set up. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Click a program's button on the right. Double-click this example, depending on the...
... appear on page 62. 6 Other buttons on your notebook are set up. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Click a program's button on the right. Double-click this example, depending on the...
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...search 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 files and folders A file or folder that you... in the same way as a real file cabinet in that you find the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). Help For more information about browsing for a ...
...search 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 files and folders A file or folder that you... in the same way as a real file cabinet in that you find the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). Help For more information about browsing for a ...
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... it for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 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), ...
... it for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. If the on -screen instructions. 14 The Tablet PC Settings dialog box opens. 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), ...
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.... For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on a mouse. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with the object on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. The... screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see ...
.... For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on a mouse. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with the object on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. The... screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see ...
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... instead of the writing pad. 16 Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text...
... instead of the writing pad. 16 Use the TIP to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the screen to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). Access the TIP keyboard and writing pad by hand or soft keyboard into a word processing program or a text...
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... connect to your notebook. Type connecting to a Web site in the folder that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook... To download files or programs from a computer on the Internet to your Web browser. The time that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of your notebook. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Downloading is downloaded to your ...
... connect to your notebook. Type connecting to a Web site in the folder that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook... To download files or programs from a computer on the Internet to your Web browser. The time that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of your notebook. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Downloading is downloaded to your ...
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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. Playback controls 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. Playback controls 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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... or MP3 files: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories...
... or MP3 files: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) by categories...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39 The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos.
www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39 The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos.
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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 programs ... another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome...
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 programs ... another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome...
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...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. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth... to a USB port on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. These devices may have built-in . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to the Bluetooth ...
...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. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth... to a USB port on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. These devices may have built-in . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to the Bluetooth ...
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. These programs will warn you if a document that you are activated on a certain date. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet...that the Windows Security Center is configured to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. 59 Help For more about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files....
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. These programs will warn you if a document that you are activated on a certain date. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you can also limit the programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet...that the Windows Security Center is configured to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. 59 Help For more about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files....
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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 65
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 65
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... click No, the settings return to their previous values after you prefer. 4 Click Apply. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to the size you have played a game or run... (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 3 To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to change. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then...
... click No, the settings return to their previous values after you prefer. 4 Click Apply. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to the size you have played a game or run... (8-bit) = 256 colors • Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors • Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 3 To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to change. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then...
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...Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 67 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 Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. Your new color settings are...
...Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 67 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 Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. Your new color settings are...
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...periods of time without using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on the preview screen. • To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings, then click OK. Help For more are away from , and many more information ...about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are applied. If the Settings button is not in the list, click Browse and locate the ...
...periods of time without using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on the preview screen. • To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings, then click OK. Help For more are away from , and many more information ...about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are applied. If the Settings button is not in the list, click Browse and locate the ...
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... to your Windows desktop. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Although you can position them anywhere on your screen in an empty area of your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. They can.... To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference.
... to your Windows desktop. The gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Although you can position them anywhere on your screen in an empty area of your desktop, gadgets are saved. 69 Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. They can.... To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget, then click Options. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference.