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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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... use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help . The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Getting help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using online help If you are connected to perform ...a task while you can access help information by selecting a topic from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are using the program. You can access most closely matches your notebook has Windows Media Center, ...
... use Windows Media Center. To access Media Center help . The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Getting help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using online help If you are connected to perform ...a task while you can access help information by selecting a topic from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are using the program. You can access most closely matches your notebook has Windows Media Center, ...
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CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on your notebook are set up. Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on the right. Your desktop ...
CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on your notebook are set up. Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on the right. Your desktop ...
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www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. ... press ENTER. This is usually on top 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 a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer...
www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. ... press ENTER. This is usually on top 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 a file: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer...
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... Mobility Center. 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 tapping patterns. The Windows Mobility...digital pen for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. If the on -screen instructions. 14 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape...
... Mobility Center. 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 tapping patterns. The Windows Mobility...digital pen for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. If the on -screen instructions. 14 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape...
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...your writing hand by resting it on the display surface. • Line up , then horizontally to avoid prolonged pressure on a standard keyboard. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to open right-click menus when they are out ...the right button on page 16. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in a drawer to the right. The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet ...
...your writing hand by resting it on the display surface. • Line up , then horizontally to avoid prolonged pressure on a standard keyboard. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to open right-click menus when they are out ...the right button on page 16. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, in a drawer to the right. The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet ...
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... processing program or a text-entry form. 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). TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using...
... processing program or a text-entry form. 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). TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using...
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...for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on your notebook. The speed that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to a Web site...files or programs from viruses" on the complexity of your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that it takes to transfer the file to a Web site. OR Click a link on a Web page to...
...for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on your notebook. The speed that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to a Web site...files or programs from viruses" on the complexity of your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that it takes to transfer the file to a Web site. OR Click a link on a Web page to...
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The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want 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 how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 27
The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want 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 how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 27
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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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... corrupt. If you want to each track as WMA or MP3 files. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to the music library. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection...
... corrupt. If you want to each track as WMA or MP3 files. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to the music library. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection...
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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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CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Starting Windows Media Center To start Windows Media Center, the Welcome screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. 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. •... 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 screen opens. 2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. 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. •... 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
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... to connect to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth.... 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. These devices may have built-in . Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices....
... to connect to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth.... 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. These devices may have built-in . Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices....
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... on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. To learn more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection. Help For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protect your computer to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Checking all programs for a period of the screen, then click Help. 59 Viruses can install or run.
... on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. To learn more information about protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection. Help For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protect your computer to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Checking all programs for a period of the screen, then click Help. 59 Viruses can install or run.
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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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... Start, then click Help and Support. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on the screen. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want. • Low (8-bit) = ... slider to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 program, check the...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your notebook uses to display images on the screen. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want. • Low (8-bit) = ... slider to the size you prefer. 4 Click Apply. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 program, check the...
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.... 67 The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. 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...
.... 67 The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. 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...
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... changes are using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings for long periods of minutes in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the... picture or color you want to use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your notebook. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
... changes are using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings for long periods of minutes in the list, click Browse and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the... picture or color you want to use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your notebook. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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...changes you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Although you want , then drag it to your screen in an empty area of your preference. They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers ...top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets.
...changes you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Although you want , then drag it to your screen in an empty area of your preference. They can include: • Clocks and timers • News feeds, weather forecasts, and stock tickers ...top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets.