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... Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 65 Selecting a screen saver 66 Changing gadgets 67 Setting up multiple monitors 69 ii
... Changing color depth and screen resolution 64 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 65 Selecting a screen saver 66 Changing gadgets 67 Setting up multiple monitors 69 ii
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... and install updates on the Internet. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for your computer and install them automatically. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. The Change Settings...
... and install updates on the Internet. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for your computer and install them automatically. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. The Change Settings...
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... and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer... uses to display images on your monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in your changes. 64 You can be displayed on the monitor. Help For more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also adjust settings such as ...
... and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change to suit your needs. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer... uses to display images on your monitor. Type adjusting monitor settings in your changes. 64 You can be displayed on the monitor. Help For more information and screen components (such as icons and menu bars) can also adjust settings such as ...
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... click Preview. • To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Type screen savers in . Windows supplies a variety of... the screen saver plays on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings for long periods of minutes in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on the preview screen. • To change the settings, then click OK. You should use a screen saver...
... click Preview. • To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts, change the number of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Wait box. 3 Click OK. Type screen savers in . Windows supplies a variety of... the screen saver plays on for the screen saver, click Settings, change the settings for long periods of minutes in on your monitor screen if you leave your computer on the preview screen. • To change the settings, then click OK. You should use a screen saver...
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... • Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that you can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar, then click Properties. You can use a gadget's control panel: 1 In the Sidebar, hold the... properties: 1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar. To use to operate. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have multiple monitors) 68
... • Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible) • The side of the screen the sidebar appears on • The monitor that you can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar, then click Properties. You can use a gadget's control panel: 1 In the Sidebar, hold the... properties: 1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar. To use to operate. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have multiple monitors) 68
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... computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display...
... computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display...
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... click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated with the event. Changing system sounds You can click... sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such...
... click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you want associated with the event. Changing system sounds You can click... sounds: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for system events, such...
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... information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change the settings you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): ... Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. You can ...
... information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change the settings you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): ... Maintenance ➧ Power Options 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. You can ...
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... of computer use To use parental controls most effectively, you want to set up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the computer • Print activity...
... of computer use To use parental controls most effectively, you want to set up parental controls You can use parental controls to: • Control and monitor the Internet activity of your children • Block inappropriate games and programs • Schedule the times your children can use the computer • Print activity...
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... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives...
... 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring router 48 TCP/IP protocol 48 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 19 connections monitor (VGA) 69 projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc...scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives...
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... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using... e-mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files...
... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online 3 using... e-mail 20 MIDI file playing 28 minimize button 9 model number 3 modem cable 18, 42, 44 dial-up 18 DSL 18, 42, 44 monitor color quality 69 controls 64 screen resolution 69 setting up multiple 69 using screen saver 66 mouse changing settings 71 using Magnifier 74 moving files...
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... 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 240 Telephone support 241 Tutoring and training 242 Self-help 242 Tutoring 242...
... 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 240 Telephone support 241 Tutoring and training 242 Self-help 242 Tutoring 242...
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Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port USB ports Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Thumbscrew Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components.
Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port USB ports Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Thumbscrew Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components.
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...jack Telephone jack Remove these jacks. If your area. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a monitor into this port. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 ...volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is preset at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 56. www.gateway...
...jack Telephone jack Remove these jacks. If your area. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a monitor into this port. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 ...volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is preset at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 56. www.gateway...
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For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of colors to be displayed with optimum quality. Various...and return it to change the color depth: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is the number of your monitor. If the color in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you may appear adequately in Category View, click Appearance and Themes... also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com
For more information about these adjustments, see your monitor guide. Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of colors to be displayed with optimum quality. Various...and return it to change the color depth: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is the number of your monitor. If the color in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you may appear adequately in Category View, click Appearance and Themes... also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 120 www.gateway.com
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...in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you leave your monitor screen if you can choose from, and many more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should ... in on your computer on for long periods of time without using it. If your computer. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 126 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer 6 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to stretch or...
...in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you leave your monitor screen if you can choose from, and many more information about changing the desktop background, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should ... in on your computer on for long periods of time without using it. If your computer. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 126 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer 6 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to stretch or...
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...the information in Standby mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the monitor and drives, turn on page 134. Press and mode (must be away for a significant portion......then On Enter Click Start, Turn off and the entire system uses less power. www.gateway.com 131 Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. For ..., see "Activating and using Standby mode. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. The next time you activated Hibernate mode....
...the information in Standby mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the monitor and drives, turn on page 134. Press and mode (must be away for a significant portion......then On Enter Click Start, Turn off and the entire system uses less power. www.gateway.com 131 Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. For ..., see "Activating and using Standby mode. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. The next time you activated Hibernate mode....
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...then click Control Panel. You can also adjust power schemes and adjust advanced power settings. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 132 www.gateway.com You can select one of power settings) let you assign different power saving modes to the power button. The Control Panel window opens..../Double-click the Power Options icon. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Changing power settings You can change power management settings, such as when the monitor or hard drive is in Windows. Power schemes (groups of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
...then click Control Panel. You can also adjust power schemes and adjust advanced power settings. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 132 www.gateway.com You can select one of power settings) let you assign different power saving modes to the power button. The Control Panel window opens..../Double-click the Power Options icon. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Changing power settings You can change power management settings, such as when the monitor or hard drive is in Windows. Power schemes (groups of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
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...The Control Panel window opens. OR - If your custom power scheme, click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.com 133 Power management 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want . - To save your ... information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click an arrow button to open the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks list, then click the time you want . Changing advanced power settings To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click...
...The Control Panel window opens. OR - If your custom power scheme, click Save As and type a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.com 133 Power management 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want . - To save your ... information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click an arrow button to open the System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off hard disks list, then click the time you want . Changing advanced power settings To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click...
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... ammonia-based glass cleaners. - OR - Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. 176 www.gateway.com If your computer screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by using an aerosol can of air with... a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the monitor screen. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove dust and lint trapped...
... ammonia-based glass cleaners. - OR - Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. 176 www.gateway.com If your computer screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by using an aerosol can of air with... a narrow, straw-like extension to clean the monitor screen. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove dust and lint trapped...