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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 device...
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 device...
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... ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you double-click the icon for that program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press...
... ➧ All Programs ➧ right-click program ➧ Send To ➧ Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you double-click the icon for that program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press...
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...folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to restore. A pop-up menu opens on the ...or folder that you want to delete, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to delete. The file or folder you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on...
...folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to restore. A pop-up menu opens on the ...or folder that you want to delete, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to delete. The file or folder you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on...
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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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.... 2 Change the settings you want. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help...
.... 2 Change the settings you want. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help...
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www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Tip You can turn the device on or off , depending on which device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off , click Enable or Disable. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to use. 73
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Tip You can turn the device on or off , depending on which device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off , click Enable or Disable. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to use. 73
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... a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to simulate clicking the left button. To turn on the touchpad to Pen and Input Devices. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap ...(Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tip You may have received your changes. You can also adjust the writing pad and writing tools. To change a pen option. 74 Click or...
... a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to simulate clicking the left button. To turn on the touchpad to Pen and Input Devices. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap ...(Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tip You may have received your changes. You can also adjust the writing pad and writing tools. To change a pen option. 74 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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... page 43. 12 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. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off...
... page 43. 12 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. For more information, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on or off...
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.... Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see... a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 40.
.... Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description Provides all the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see... a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 40.
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..., see "Changing advanced settings" on or off. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 43. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Multimedia panel ... Inform you when a drive is in . For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged ...
..., see "Changing advanced settings" on or off. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 43. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Multimedia panel ... Inform you when a drive is in . For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 27. 14 Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged ...
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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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... spine. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Sitting at or slightly below the level of tasks. 19 Make sure that they are positioned parallel to the floor when you work day, and... schedule a variety of your elbow. 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. •...
... spine. This position lets your shoulders relax while you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. You can use the keyboard and touchpad. Sitting at or slightly below the level of tasks. 19 Make sure that they are positioned parallel to the floor when you work day, and... schedule a variety of your elbow. 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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...). Important If for about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The Windows Task Manager dialog...
...). Important If for about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The Windows Task Manager dialog...
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... a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. The...
... a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. The status indicators are on again. www.gateway.com 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Status indicators inform you may need to press FN+F1 to the lock icon, then click Restart. The...
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... reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can 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), All Programs, Protector Suite QL... the fingerprint reader. To run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons.
... reader that requires a fingerprint authentication before the system will boot to Windows • Scrolling so you can 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), All Programs, Protector Suite QL... the fingerprint reader. To run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons.
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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 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.
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... attach a mouse to simulate clicking the left button. You can change this ... Move the pointer on the screen. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your online User Guide. Press the left button twice in your finger. Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ.... To... Move your online User Guide. This action is called double-clicking. 41 Select an object on the screen. www.gateway.com You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other...
... attach a mouse to simulate clicking the left button. You can change this ... Move the pointer on the screen. If you run out of the touchpad, then continue moving your online User Guide. Press the left button twice in your finger. Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ.... To... Move your online User Guide. This action is called double-clicking. 41 Select an object on the screen. www.gateway.com You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other...
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Do this... Move an object on the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Press the left button and hold it . 42 Position the pointer over the object. 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking.
Do this... Move an object on the screen. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Press the left button and hold it . 42 Position the pointer over the object. 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Quickly press and release the right button once. Position the pointer over the object. This action is called right-clicking.