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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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...perform a task while you are taken. Using online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are discussed. 3 Available information ... research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. Getting help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. To find the answer, click ...
...perform a task while you are taken. Using online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are discussed. 3 Available information ... research a topic or learn how to use Windows Media Center. Getting help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. To find the answer, click ...
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...'s button on how your notebook is like the top of a real desk. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are available. Your desktop may appear on the menu that you see "Using Windows Security Center" on the taskbar represent programs that are...
...'s button on how your notebook is like the top of a real desk. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are available. Your desktop may appear on the menu that you see "Using Windows Security Center" on the taskbar represent programs that are...
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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....8226; Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in fact). Type files and folders in the results window. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you need is rarely right on . You can search by selecting the search...
...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....8226; Tag • Author • Text contained in the file • Time period in fact). Type files and folders in the results window. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find the file or folder you need is rarely right on . You can search by selecting the search...
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...different users. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it to your tapping patterns. If the on -screen instructions. 14 Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it for... orientations. 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 left-handed writer. Recalibrate if you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then...
...different users. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it to your tapping patterns. If the on -screen instructions. 14 Calibration ensures the accuracy of the digital pen-for example, because someone else has used your tablet PC and adjusted it for... orientations. 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 left-handed writer. Recalibrate if you should calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then...
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... it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 15 For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as the right button on a mouse. The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet ...to the right. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with the object on page 16. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button...
... it dry and avoid contact with liquids. 15 For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as the right button on a mouse. The screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet ...to the right. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you draw with the object on page 16. Using the digital pen Digital pen button The digital pen button...
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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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...you want. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start... from a Web site: 1 Connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 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 Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
...you want. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start... from a Web site: 1 Connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 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 Search Help box, then press ENTER. ...
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... window. 3 If you can include all required information, is in Scan view, click Fax in fax modem during the setup process. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 26 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your notebook from viruses" on page 60. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax...
... window. 3 If you can include all required information, is in Scan view, click Fax in fax modem during the setup process. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 26 CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your notebook from viruses" on page 60. Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax...
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The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your information in the dialog box, then click Next. 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 Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax dialog box opens. 27 www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the spaces provided, then click OK.
The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your information in the dialog box, then click Next. 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 Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax dialog box opens. 27 www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the spaces provided, then click OK.
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... to the beginning. 34 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...
... to the beginning. 34 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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... music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your music library. 36...
... music CD, Windows Media Player automatically adds these files to your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your music library. 36...
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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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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 ... music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X 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 first time you select...
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 ... music playlists. 4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the X 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 first time you select...
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...can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to , then click Paste. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to copy the file to a USB port on -screen instructions. 55 To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound... Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
...can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to , then click Paste. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to copy the file to a USB port on -screen instructions. 55 To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound... Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
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... to provide you are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Checking all programs for a period of the screen. Help For more information about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Learn More on a computer, ...itself to malfunction. Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your computer to a file on the right side of the screen. Protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. Type viruses in the upper right corner of time because they are activated...
... to provide you are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. • Checking all programs for a period of the screen. Help For more information about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Learn More on a computer, ...itself to malfunction. Using Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security helps protect your computer to a file on the right side of the screen. Protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. Type viruses in the upper right corner of time because they are activated...
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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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...number of colors available. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click ...OK, then click Yes to the highest color setting, if necessary. 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...
...number of colors available. If the color in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information and screen components (such as the screen background and screen saver. Type adjusting monitor settings in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after several seconds. 5 Click ...OK, then click Yes to the highest color setting, if necessary. 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...
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... 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 screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. To change Window colors and effects: 1 ...
... 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 screen fonts, click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Change the color scheme. To change Window colors and effects: 1 ...
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... a variety of time without using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings, then click OK. If the Settings button is not in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Flat panel displays...• To change the length of notebook inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of the screen saver plays on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings for long periods of screen savers that you are applied. An example of minutes in the list, click...
... a variety of time without using an external monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings, then click OK. If the Settings button is not in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Flat panel displays...• To change the length of notebook inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of the screen saver plays on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings for long periods of screen savers that you are applied. An example of minutes in the list, click...