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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
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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...
... 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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...most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize... yourself with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. We are sure that you are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, ...
...most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize... yourself with fast, considerate service. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. We are sure that you are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, ...
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... Support. You can also search for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your notebook model and serial number. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at .... 3 To access Media Center help: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com To search for help. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, ...
... Support. You can also search for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your notebook model and serial number. Contacting Gateway The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box located at .... 3 To access Media Center help: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your question. www.gateway.com To search for help. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, ...
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are discussed. 4 You can access most online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or ...
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are discussed. 4 You can access most online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or ...
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CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Using Tablet PC • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5
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Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Start button provides access to notify you see is the Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on your notebook are set up. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended ...
Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Start button provides access to notify you see is the Windows desktop. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you when the security settings on your notebook are set up. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is like the top of a real desk. The icon changes appearance to programs, files, help for Windows and other tasks. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin is set below the recommended ...
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... to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open...
... to see all programs, files, and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more using the Start menu. Type Windows Start menu in the Start menu. You can start programs, open...
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You may want to add to the desktop: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. Type desktop icons in the Computer window. To add icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Type window in the current window. 8...
You may want to add to the desktop: Shortcut Start Á All Programs Á right-click program Á Send To Á Desktop (create shortcut) 1 Click (Start), then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you use frequently. Type desktop icons in the Computer window. To add icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Type window in the current window. 8...
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... drive 9 Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the taskbar. Viewing drives Help For more drives such as a disc drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire notebook display. Drives are like you would store information...
... drive 9 Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the taskbar. Viewing drives Help For more drives such as a disc drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire notebook display. Drives are like you would store information...
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The new folder is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on your hard drive. 3 If you paste it there. 10 Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. When you decide where you want the file or folder to put the new folder. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Then, when you decide what folder you want the copy to go , you want to go in (the destination folder), you...
The new folder is deleted from its original location and place the file or folder on your hard drive. 3 If you paste it there. 10 Therefore, you can contain files and other folders. When you decide where you want the file or folder to put the new folder. For information about renaming folders, see "Shortcuts" on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. Then, when you decide what folder you want the copy to go , you want to go in (the destination folder), you...
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... want to copy. If you cannot find the file you want to copy. The file or folder you moved appears in its old location. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . Windows returns the deleted files or folders...
... want to copy. If you cannot find the file you want to copy. The file or folder you moved appears in its old location. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . Windows returns the deleted files or folders...
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The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. Windows permanently deletes all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows desktop. Windows asks you if you are sure that name. ...
The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. Windows permanently deletes all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows desktop. Windows asks you if you are sure that name. ...
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... opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . So you need is called browsing. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can be inside a folder that they may have many levels (usually many more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click...
... opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want . So you need is called browsing. www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can be inside a folder that they may have many levels (usually many more information about browsing for a file: 1 Click...
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Recalibrate if you should calibrate your digital pen for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). 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 tapping patterns. If the on -screen instructions. 14 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital ...
Recalibrate if you should calibrate your digital pen for different users. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). 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 tapping patterns. If the on -screen instructions. 14 CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital ...
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..., and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, 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 hand by resting it on the display...
..., and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. For more information about gestures and gesture symbols, as well as handwriting tips, 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 hand by resting it on the display...
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Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or 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 window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to enter data by...
Use the TIP to open the Tablet Input Panel (TIP). TIP tips • Open a program for your input (for example, a word processing program or a Web form) before using the writing pad or soft keyboard. • To adjust writing pad and keyboard settings, click or tap Tools, then click or 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 window. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP) Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the left side of the screen to enter data by...
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www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ...
www.gateway.com Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other programs such as Corel® WordPerfect®, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ...