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... know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security... for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
... know 46 Ethernet networking 46 Wired Ethernet networking 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 49 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 51 Testing your network 54 Adding a printer to your network 54 Sharing resources 54 Using the network 56 Bluetooth networking 57 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook 59 Hardware security 60 Kensington lock slot 60 Data security... for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows Update 65 Traveling securely 66 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 67 Changing screen settings 68 ii
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www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing ...
www.gateway.com Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . . . . 69 Selecting a screen saver 70 Changing gadgets 71 Changing system sounds 73 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 74 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing ...
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... may be available if the first list does not address your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to use Windows... your notebook model and serial number. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call for help. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search...matches your question. Getting help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com To search for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any...
... may be available if the first list does not address your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to use Windows... your notebook model and serial number. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call for help. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search...matches your question. Getting help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com To search for Windows Media Center If your notebook has Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any...
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... desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on the right.
... desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on the right.
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... 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...click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that they may have...
... 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...click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more criteria than a file cabinet, in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more information about browsing for files and folders A file or folder that they may have...
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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 tablet PC and adjusted it to left-handed writer. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box 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 digital pen for example, because...
... 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 tablet PC and adjusted it to left-handed writer. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box 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 digital pen for example, because...
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...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 the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. The... screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using ...
...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 the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. The... screen reads the position of a Z ■ Circular scratch-out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using ...
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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 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet...
... 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 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet...
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... - For more information about connecting to a Web site in the folder that you download. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. The speed that you want to store the file on page 61. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook...files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your ...
... - For more information about connecting to a Web site in the folder that you download. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. The speed that you want to store the file on page 61. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook...files and folders" on page 9. 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your notebook. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your ...
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The Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how 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 Choose a modem name screen opens. 5 Type the name of connection you want to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you will be using (fax modem or fax server). The New Fax window opens. 27 The Choose how 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.
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.... Windows Media Player opens. 36 Playback 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...
.... Windows Media Player opens. 36 Playback 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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... click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you are automatically added to the music library. A progress bar appears next to each track...
... click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for any track you are automatically added to the music library. A progress bar appears next to each track...
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The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.
The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 41 www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker.
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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 FM radio tuner card (if installed), ... device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 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 FM radio tuner card (if installed), ... device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 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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...Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to a USB port on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel... Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your computer. www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to the network...
...Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to a USB port on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel... Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your computer. www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to the network...
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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 67
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 67
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... such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the screen. 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. If the new settings do not look best displayed with ...setting, if necessary. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 change the...
... such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the screen. 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. If the new settings do not look best displayed with ...setting, if necessary. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 change the...
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.... 2 Click one of the desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. 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...
.... 2 Click one of the desktop background. To change the Windows desktop background: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Customize colors. 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...
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... the Settings button is not in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you selected. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To change the length of notebook inactivity time ... its image to look for the background, then click OK. Help For more are available from the Internet and as commercial products. Your screen saver changes are away from viewing your notebook. If the location you are applied. An example of minutes in the list, click Browse ...
... the Settings button is not in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. The Screen Saver Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen saver list, then click the screen saver you selected. • To see a full-screen preview of the screen saver, click Preview. • To change the length of notebook inactivity time ... its image to look for the background, then click OK. Help For more are available from the Internet and as commercial products. Your screen saver changes are away from viewing your notebook. If the location you are applied. An example of minutes in the list, click Browse ...
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... more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar.
... more gadgets, click Get more gadgets online. To delete a gadget, right-click the gadget, then click Close Gadget. www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on the right edge of your screen in an empty area of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar.