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www.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 or...
www.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 or...
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...Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. Contacting Gateway The label on how to which you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any... Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for information on your notebook contains information that most online help . ...
...Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. Contacting Gateway The label on how to which you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any... Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for information on your notebook contains information that most online help . ...
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.... Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 62. 6 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock.
.... Help For more information, see "Using Windows Security Center" on page 62. 6 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Deleting files and folders" on page 11. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock.
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...search by the: • Name or part 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.... folder that you think contains the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. Type files and folders in fact). www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. Browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click...
...search by the: • Name or part 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.... folder that you think contains the file or folder that they may have the Tablet PC features. Type files and folders in fact). www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more levels than file name. Browsing for files and folders, click Start, then click...
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...first time you use -recalibrate it 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. To calibrate your digital pen for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it to left... Tablet PC settings). 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. Calibration ensures the...
...first time you use -recalibrate it 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. To calibrate your digital pen for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it to left... Tablet PC settings). 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. Calibration ensures the...
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...-right line. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as handwriting tips, in the TIP help. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Enter Draw a vertical line...and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. Space Draw a left-to -left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with the object on the screen before you tap, in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it ...
...-right line. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button serves the same function as handwriting tips, in the TIP help. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. Enter Draw a vertical line...and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. Space Draw a left-to -left Tab Draw a vertical line up the pointer with the object on the screen before you tap, in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip. • The digital pen has internal electronics, so keep it ...
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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 Access the TIP keyboard and writing...
... 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 Access the TIP keyboard and writing...
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... on the complexity of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Help For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a computer on the Internet to ... to your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the browser address bar (for saving...
... on the complexity of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Help For more information, see "Protecting your notebook from a computer on the Internet to ... to your notebook against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the browser address bar (for saving...
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... lets you send and receive faxes using your Notebook Reference Guide. Your dial-up modem cable must be using a broadband connection. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 26 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your notebook from this notebook before you send or receive faxes using (fax modem...
... lets you send and receive faxes using your Notebook Reference Guide. Your dial-up modem cable must be using a broadband connection. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 26 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your notebook from this notebook before you send or receive faxes using (fax modem...
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www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the spaces provided, then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The New Fax dialog box opens. 27 The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your information in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens.
www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the spaces provided, then click OK. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The New Fax dialog box opens. 27 The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your information in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how 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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... Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to each track as WMA or MP3 files. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player...
... Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to each track as WMA or MP3 files. To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player...
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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. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39
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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 first time you select songs from your music library, set up and use ... tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 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...
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 first time you select songs from your music library, set up and use ... tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 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...
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... access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to communicate with your computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to a USB port on -screen instructions. 55 Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth enabled device... Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer 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 must install the device, then connect to , then ...
... access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to communicate with your computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to a USB port on -screen instructions. 55 Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth enabled device... Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer 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 must install the device, then connect to , then ...
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...from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. These programs will warn you if a document that you with the highest level of the screen. To learn more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 62. Tip For more information about ...protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help & Support screen opens. 60 CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus is configured to malfunction. Using Norton Internet Security Norton ...
...from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. These programs will warn you if a document that you with the highest level of the screen. To learn more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 62. Tip For more information about ...protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Help & Support screen opens. 60 CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Protecting your notebook from viruses A virus is configured to malfunction. Using Norton Internet Security Norton ...
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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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...32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 3 To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after ... check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you may need to change to suit your needs. Help For more information and...
...32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors 3 To change the color depth or screen resolution: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after ... check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary. Changing color depth and screen resolution Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic screen settings you may need to change to suit your needs. Help For more information and...
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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 Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 67 The Window Color and ...
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 Customize colors. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens. 67 The Window Color and ...
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...cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. Type screen savers in . CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where... drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you want is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To change the length of time without using it. If the location you...
...cannot be damaged with image burn-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. Type screen savers in . CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location where... drive and folder. 3 Click the picture or color you want is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To change the length of time without using it. If the location you...