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www.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 or...
www.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 or...
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...topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help you can access help information, troubleshooters, and automated...Searching for a topic To search for a topic. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of suggested topics. Help and Support opens. Getting help...
...topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are connected to help you can access help information, troubleshooters, and automated...Searching for a topic To search for a topic. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of suggested topics. Help and Support opens. Getting help...
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... The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that opens. 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. Help For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on the right.... For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop may appear on page 66. 6 The Recycle Bin is like the top of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on page 11....
... The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that opens. 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. Help For more information, see "Deleting files and folders" on the right.... For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop may appear on page 66. 6 The Recycle Bin is like the top of the notebook display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on page 11....
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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 tip of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you write with this game. Recalibrate ...if you 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 their own use your tablet PC, you can...
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 tip of these features include: • Tablet PC Settings-Lets you write with this game. Recalibrate ...if you 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 their own use your tablet PC, you can...
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... avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 15 The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input ... pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your writing hand by resting it and tap (button-tap) to -right line. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to -left line. Using the digital pen Digital pen...
... avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 15 The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input ... pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your writing hand by resting it and tap (button-tap) to -right line. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to -left line. Using the digital pen Digital pen...
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... tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet...
... tap Options. • For security and accuracy when entering masked text (such as passwords), use your tablet PC Input Panel's soft keyboard instead of the screen to enter data by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left side of the writing pad. 16 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet...
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...address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. 24 The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on page 62. For more information about connecting to start your Web browser. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To download files or programs from... a Web site After you set up an account with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to your notebook, and displays the page on ...
...address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then click ENTER. 24 The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on page 62. For more information about connecting to start your Web browser. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To download files or programs from... a Web site After you set up an account with files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Connecting to your notebook, and displays the page on ...
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The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the lower left corner of connection you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click ... Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the dialog box, then click Next. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes...
The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the lower left corner of connection you have never sent a fax on this notebook before, click ... Scan. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view, click Fax in the dialog box, then click Next. www.gateway.com Sending a Fax Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using (fax modem or fax server). The Choose how to receive faxes...
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Playlist Video screen 36 Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc.
Playlist Video screen 36 Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). If Windows Media Player does not open automatically, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the notebook to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc.
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... any track you want to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your hard drive as it is saved. The Rip screen opens. 4 Click to record, then click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you can copy the tracks from copy-protected CDs. You...
... any track you want to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your hard drive as it is saved. The Rip screen opens. 4 Click to record, then click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you can copy the tracks from copy-protected CDs. You...
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If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 41 www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you ...
If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 41 www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your notebook has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you ...
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The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. The first time you select songs from your music library, set up ... installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is...
The Windows Media Center's main screen opens. 3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to music, and view photos. The first time you select songs from your music library, set up ... installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined interface that is...
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... Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. To connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To print files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may include...network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to,...
... Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. To connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To print files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Important Your notebook may include...network: 1 Turn on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to,...
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To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Computer & Files. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 64 A list of services appears to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan to the right of files that it scans for. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can also configure the types of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area.
To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 2 Click Computer & Files. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 64 A list of services appears to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your notebook. You can configure McAfee VirusScan to the right of files that it scans for. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can also configure the types of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area.
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The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow ...; Third party virus protection software • Security options in the services area. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in Internet Explorer 66
The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens. 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow ...; Third party virus protection software • Security options in the services area. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 2 Click Parental Controls, then click Configure in Internet Explorer 66
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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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... monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your screen. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you have played a game or run a video-intensive... most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the screen. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most images look right, click No. Color depth is the number of pixels (...
... monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your screen. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after you have played a game or run a video-intensive... most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the screen. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Most images look right, click No. Color depth is the number of pixels (...
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...change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. 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 ...
...change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change desktop background. 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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...image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you are away from your monitor screen if you want to avoid this damage. Help For more are available ...then click the location where you can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you want to use. Type screen savers in . To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. You should use for background images. If...
...image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you are away from your monitor screen if you want to avoid this damage. Help For more are available ...then click the location where you can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you want to use. Type screen savers in . To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. You should use for background images. If...
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... gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 75 Your changes are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and... top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your screen in an empty area of your Windows desktop.
... gadget's configuration window opens. 2 Make the changes you want , then click OK. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved. 75 Your changes are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and... top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your screen in an empty area of your Windows desktop.