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....gateway.com Traveling securely 64 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...
....gateway.com Traveling securely 64 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...
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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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... ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change...
... ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change...
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Tip You can turn the device on which device you want to use. 73 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable. 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 which device you want to use. 73 The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable. 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.
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.... 4 To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. You can change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to... a setting, then modify the setting. To change a pen option. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to Pen and Input Devices. To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the...
.... 4 To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. You can change a digital pen option, click or tap the Other tab, then click or tap Go to... a setting, then modify the setting. To change a pen option. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to Pen and Input Devices. To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the...
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....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...
....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...
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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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... settings. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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. You can adjust the double-click speed...
... settings. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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. You can adjust the double-click speed...
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www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the device on or off , depending on which device you want to use. 79 Tip You can turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off , click Enable or Disable.
www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the device on or off , depending on which device you want to use. 79 Tip You can turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off , click Enable or Disable.
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... window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). Tip You may have received your changes. To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. To change a pen option. 80 Click or tap a tab, then change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings...change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. You can change a digital pen option, click...
... window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). Tip You may have received your changes. To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. To change a pen option. 80 Click or tap a tab, then change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings...change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. You can change a digital pen option, click...
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Contents System key combinations 26 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 28 Using the optional multimedia panel 31 Using the optional webcam 32 Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on ...
Contents System key combinations 26 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 28 Using the optional multimedia panel 31 Using the optional webcam 32 Adjusting the brightness 35 Adjusting the volume 36 Turning your wireless radio on ...
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... (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
... (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124 PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 Appendix A: Legal Information 131 Index 141 iv
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...the status indicators" on page 28. For the location of your microphone jack, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 67. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. The panel includes volume control buttons. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn... this microphone or use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse.
...the status indicators" on page 28. For the location of your microphone jack, see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 67. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. The panel includes volume control buttons. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn... this microphone or use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is connected. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Multimedia panel Keyboard Power button Microphone Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the functionality of a mouse.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • 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 or off 13
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • 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 or off 13
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... day, and schedule a variety of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is too tall, consider... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve 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. •...
... day, and schedule a variety of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is too tall, consider... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve 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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...; Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to save power. The notebook turns off .
...; Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to save power. The notebook turns off .
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... lock is turned on . ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED...
... lock is turned on . ■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off - Hard drive ■ LED blinking - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. Num lock Disc drive ■ LED on - Numeric keypad is turned off. ■ LED on . ■ LED...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button 28 FN, then press this system key... Decrease volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Mute the sound. Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36.
CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button 28 FN, then press this system key... Decrease volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Mute the sound. Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36.
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www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your finger around on the screen moves in the same direction. Move your online User Guide. You can attach ... you move it to the middle of the scroll zone may have received your finger. 29 To... Use of the touchpad, then continue moving your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to scroll through documents. You can change this ... You do not need to adjust the double-click speed, ...
www.gateway.com When you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB mouse. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your finger around on the screen moves in the same direction. Move your online User Guide. You can attach ... you move it to the middle of the scroll zone may have received your finger. 29 To... Use of the touchpad, then continue moving your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to scroll through documents. You can change this ... You do not need to adjust the double-click speed, ...
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.... Press the left button once. This action is called clicking. 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. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Select...
.... Press the left button once. This action is called clicking. 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. Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Select...