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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 device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input...
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 device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input...
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... 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 program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Search box Title Menu Close Maximiz...
... 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 program appears on the desktop. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Search box Title Menu Close Maximiz...
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... drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to move . Windows returns the deleted files or folders to ... files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you throw away files and folders by first moving files or folders,... you take them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 19. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you decide to...
... drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to move . Windows returns the deleted files or folders to ... files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you throw away files and folders by first moving files or folders,... you take them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 19. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you decide to...
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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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...; Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 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...
...; Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 74 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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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 which device you want to use. 75 www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Tip You can turn the device on or off , depending on or off , click Enable or Disable.
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 which device you want to use. 75 www.gateway.com Changing touchpad or pointing device settings To change your touchpad or pointing device settings: Shortcut Start Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Tip You can turn the device on or off , depending on or off , click Enable or Disable.
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... save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box 3 To ... Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tip You may have received your changes. Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings You can also adjust the writing pad and writing...
... save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. The Tablet PC Settings dialog box 3 To ... Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. Tip You may have received your changes. Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings You can also adjust the writing pad and writing...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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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 device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input...
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 device settings 75 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input...
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... 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 shows the window title. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the...
... 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 shows the window title. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the...
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... instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you decide to restore. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to delete, see "... that you want to copy. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 ...
... instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you decide to restore. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to delete, see "... that you want to copy. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 ...
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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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... -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help...
... -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help...
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The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the device you want to modify. 3 If you want to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on which device you prefer to use. 75 Tip You can turn the 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 Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á 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 want to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on which device you prefer to use. 75 Tip You can turn the 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 Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse.
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... settings You can also adjust the writing pad and writing tools. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. To turn on the touchpad to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. Tip You may have received... tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change an option. 76 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to simulate clicking the left button...
... settings You can also adjust the writing pad and writing tools. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. To turn on the touchpad to modify the device settings, click Settings. 5 Click the + in front of a setting, then modify the setting. Tip You may have received... tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change an option. 76 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to simulate clicking the left button...
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Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the touch panel 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting the brightness 37 Adjusting the volume 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off ...
Contents Using the keyboard 28 Key types 29 System key combinations 30 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 32 Using the touch panel 35 Using the webcam 36 Adjusting the brightness 37 Adjusting the volume 38 Turning your wireless radio on or off ...
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Contents Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
Contents Ethernet 93 File management 94 Hard drive 94 Internet 95 Keyboard 96 Media Center 97 Memory 100 Memory card reader 101 Modem (cable or DSL 101 Modem (dial-up 101 Mouse 105 Networks (wired 106 Networks (wireless 108 Passwords 110 Power 111 Printer 111 Sound 113 Status indicators 113 Touchpad 114 Video 114 Telephone support 114 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 114 Appendix A: Legal Information 117 Index 129 iv
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... to the notebook. If these slots. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery indicators Touchpad 11 Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space... not use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in this bay. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The hard drive is located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage...
... to the notebook. If these slots. Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery indicators Touchpad 11 Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Provide adequate space... not use the notebook on your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in this bay. www.gateway.com Component Icon Hard drive bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description The hard drive is located in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage...
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... Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery charge is malfunctioning. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. 12 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Power indicator ❥ LED on . ❥...; LED blinking - Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Battery is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . Status indicators Inform you when a drive ...
... Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery charge is malfunctioning. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. 12 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 26. Power indicator ❥ LED on . ❥...; LED blinking - Battery charge indicator ❥ LED orange - Battery is very low. ❥ LED solid red - Touchpad Provides all the features of a mouse. Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ❥ LED off . Status indicators Inform you when a drive ...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • 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 capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • 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 capacitive touch keys • Using the webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume 15
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Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the ...angling your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so ...your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your wrists. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.
Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the ...angling your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so ...your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your wrists. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support.