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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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Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you call for...notebook has Windows Media Center, you are connected to which you can access most closely matches your question. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help For box. Help and Support opens... and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows...
Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. For each search, you call for...notebook has Windows Media Center, you are connected to which you can access most closely matches your question. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help For box. Help and Support opens... and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows...
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... work space where you open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Think of the desktop as your notebook starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may appear on the right. For...
... work space where you open programs and perform other programs, and notebook tools and utilities. Think of the desktop as your notebook starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may appear on the right. For...
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www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of your digital pen or voice, then drop it .... Some of folders to search through levels 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...
www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can narrow your search by the: • Name or part of your digital pen or voice, then drop it .... Some of folders to search through levels 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...
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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 opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. The Windows Mobility ... Center. To calibrate your 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. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it...
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 ... Center. To calibrate your 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. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it...
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...pen point are available. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on the screen before you tap, in the active program. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your writing ... in the TIP help. You can also use these gestures, you get the same result as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet ...
...pen point are available. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as pressing the corresponding key on the screen before you tap, in the active program. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with your digital pen to send a command to your writing ... in the TIP help. You can also use these gestures, you get the same result as handwriting tips, in the tablet PC's pen holder. 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). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the...
... 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). CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the...
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... The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file ... store the file on the complexity of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook. The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on your notebook from viruses" on file size and Internet conditions. 24 Downloading files Caution To protect your connection will determine how fast Web...
... The time that it takes to transfer the file to your notebook. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file ... store the file on the complexity of transferring files from a Web site: 1 Connect to your notebook. The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on your notebook from viruses" on file size and Internet conditions. 24 Downloading files Caution To protect your connection will determine how fast Web...
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www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. 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). 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.
www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. 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). 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.
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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 ...
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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... Media Player opens. 2 Right-click the Rip tab, click Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to record, then click Start Rip. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to select the format you can add music tracks to your...
... Media Player opens. 2 Right-click the Rip tab, click Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to record, then click Start Rip. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to select the format you can add music tracks to your...
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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. www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.
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... your video library. • Music lets you start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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...FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × 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...
... your video library. • Music lets you start Windows Media Center: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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...FM radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × 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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... Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . If you are sending the file from the CD that contains... a USB or Firewire cable. Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your computer. 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, ...
... Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . If you are sending the file from the CD that contains... a USB or Firewire cable. Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your computer. 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, ...
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... to another. Protecting your computer to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. 59 Tip For more information about these features, including how to malfunction. Help For more about Windows user accounts,...Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protect 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 protecting your computer from...
... to another. Protecting your computer to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. 59 Tip For more information about these features, including how to malfunction. Help For more about Windows user accounts,...Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Protect 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 protecting your computer from...
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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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...can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your screen. Most images look right, click No. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. To change . Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots)...If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. 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 suit your needs. If the color in the...
...can also adjust settings such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on your screen. Most images look right, click No. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. To change . Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots)...If the new settings do not look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. 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 suit your needs. If the color in the...
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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. Change the setting you want, then click OK. The Choose a ...
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. Change the setting you want, then click OK. The Choose a ...
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... and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you are applied. To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... 68 Selecting a screen saver Caution If you want to use for the screen saver, click Settings, change the number of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the settings, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2...
... and locate the drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you are applied. To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... 68 Selecting a screen saver Caution If you want to use for the screen saver, click Settings, change the number of screen savers that passes before the screen saver starts, change the settings, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2...
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www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more ... OK. Although you can position them anywhere on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. Your changes are usually visible on your screen in the Sidebar. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget...
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your preference. Tip To shop online for more gadgets, click Get more ... OK. Although you can position them anywhere on the right edge of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets. Your changes are usually visible on your screen in the Sidebar. Gadgets can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to the Sidebar. To configure a gadget: 1 In the Sidebar, right-click the gadget...