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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
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... create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready.
... create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready.
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
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www.gateway.com 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 pointing ...
www.gateway.com 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 pointing ...
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...their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you are taken. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. For each search, ...the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Available information depends on how to perform a task while you are discussed. 3...
...their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you are taken. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. For each search, ...the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Available information depends on how to perform a task while you are discussed. 3...
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... on the left and a clock on the taskbar represent programs that opens. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are running. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value...
... on the left and a clock on the taskbar represent programs that opens. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you discarded are running. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar near the clock. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is set below the recommended value...
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...your Windows desktop. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you can find the file or folder you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can turn into another folder, and so on a drive inside yet another program. • Inkball-Practice and master... 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 files and folders, click Start, then click...
...your Windows desktop. The Computer window opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you can find the file or folder you want . www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can turn into another folder, and so on a drive inside yet another program. • Inkball-Practice and master... 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 files and folders, click Start, then click...
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... window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). If the on -screen instructions. 14 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 tip of the digital pen... and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. To calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs...
... window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). If the on -screen instructions. 14 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 tip of the digital pen... and adjusts the screen's performance for both portrait and landscape orientations. To calibrate your tablet: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs...
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...-to-right line. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip....of alignment. Enter Draw a vertical line down, then horizontally to the right. You can also use these gestures, you draw with liquids. 15 www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. For more information about ...
...-to-right line. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same way you hold a writing pen, and steady your tablet PC Input Panel. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in a drawer to avoid prolonged pressure on the pen tip....of alignment. Enter Draw a vertical line down, then horizontally to the right. You can also use these gestures, you draw with liquids. 15 www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as pressing the corresponding key on a standard keyboard. For more information about ...
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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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... or program you want to download, then press ENTER. - Click (Start), then click Internet. 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 the file in... 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 method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your Web browser...
... or program you want to download, then press ENTER. - Click (Start), then click Internet. 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 the file in... 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 method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your Web browser...
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The New Fax window opens. 27 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). www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens.
The New Fax window opens. 27 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). www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens.
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.... Windows Media Player opens. 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...
.... Windows Media Player opens. 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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... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically...
... (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to your music library. • Dragging and Dropping-Drag and drop files from the tracks on your music CD, Windows Media Player automatically...
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The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39 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. 39 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.
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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...All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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 ... as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures 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...All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. 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 ... as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42
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...you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. Bluetooth lets you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD...players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. If you are sending the file from the ...
...you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. Bluetooth lets you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD...players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. If you are sending the file from the ...
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... for a period of time because they are attached to provide you can install or run. Type viruses in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. 59 Protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Protect your computer from the Internet. ...8226; Checking all programs for viruses before installing them. • Disabling macros on a certain date. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ...
... for a period of time because they are attached to provide you can install or run. Type viruses in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help. 59 Protecting your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Protect your computer from the Internet. ...8226; Checking all programs for viruses before installing them. • Disabling macros on a certain date. www.gateway.com When you set up a user account, you with the highest level of protection. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ...
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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