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....gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Changing system sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad...
....gateway.com Traveling securely 69 Chapter 7: Customizing Windows 71 Changing screen settings 72 Changing color depth and screen resolution 72 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds 73 Selecting a screen saver 74 Changing gadgets 75 Changing system sounds 77 Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 78 Changing mouse settings 78 Changing touchpad...
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CHAPTER7 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 71
CHAPTER7 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 71
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... Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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.
... Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. 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.
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Tip You can turn the touchpad and optional pointing device 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 Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö 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 prefer to turn the device on or off , depending on which device you want to use. 79
Tip You can turn the touchpad and optional pointing device 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 Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö 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 prefer to turn the device on or off , depending on which device you want to use. 79
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...received your changes. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. To change a pen option. 80 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings You can also adjust the ... To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. Click or tap a tab, then change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap ...
...received your changes. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap (Change Tablet PC settings). To turn on the touchpad to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. To change a pen option. 80 Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings You can also adjust the ... To change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. Click or tap a tab, then change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 Click or tap ...
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... Enrolling your fingerprints 32 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 34 Using the password bank 35 Using the fingerprint reader features 36 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 37 Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 45 Turning your wireless radio on...
... Enrolling your fingerprints 32 Using the Fingerprint Control Center 34 Using the password bank 35 Using the fingerprint reader features 36 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 37 Using the optional multimedia panel 40 Using the optional webcam 41 Adjusting the brightness 44 Adjusting the volume 45 Turning your wireless radio on...
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... DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
... DSL 127 Modem (dial-up 127 Mouse 130 Networks (wired 131 Networks (wireless 133 Passwords 135 Power 135 Printer 136 Sound 137 Status indicators 137 Touchpad 138 Video 138 Telephone support 138 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 138 iv
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You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "... see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 37. 12 For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 40. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on...
You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. The panel includes a capacitive volume control. Touchpad Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Power button Press to control playback of CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "... see "Using the optional multimedia panel" on page 37. 12 For more information on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 40. Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Multimedia panel (optional) Use to turn the power on...
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... • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on...
... • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard • Using the optional fingerprint reader • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Using the optional multimedia panel • Using the optional webcam • Adjusting the brightness • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on...
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... relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. 17 Avoiding... lower curve of your spine. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to break up your computer desk and...
... relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. 17 Avoiding... lower curve of your spine. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up the work . • Take breaks to break up your computer desk and...
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.... Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. To close programs...
.... Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it . Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. To close programs...
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... accessed. ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that...
... accessed. ■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on. ■ LED off - www.gateway.com Using the status indicators Important If none of the indicators are located below the touchpad. The status indicators are on, you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that...
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...Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. To run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 31 www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader...The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start...
...Secure logon to Windows and fast user switching between the left and right touchpad buttons. To run the TouchStrip Tutorial which teaches you the correct method to proceed through the tutorial. 31 www.gateway.com Using the optional fingerprint reader Your notebook may include a fingerprint reader...The fingerprint reader is located between user accounts • Password bank feature which records and replays passwords used in place of the touchpad Running the TouchStrip Tutorial Before using the fingerprint reader the first time, you should run the TouchStrip Tutorial: 1 Click (Start...
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Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37
Use of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Scroll zone Touchpad Left button Right button When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may vary from program to scroll through documents. You can use the scroll zone to program. 37
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...Position the pointer over the object. Tip You can change this ... Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. Press the left button twice in your finger. You can attach a mouse to only accept clicking by using a USB ... and release the left button. Select an object on the screen. This action is called clicking. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. If you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to the middle...
...Position the pointer over the object. Tip You can change this ... Tip You may have received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. Press the left button twice in your finger. You can attach a mouse to only accept clicking by using a USB ... and release the left button. Select an object on the screen. This action is called clicking. For more information, see "Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your online User Guide. If you run out of space and need to shut down the notebook to the middle...
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This action is called right-clicking. Do this... Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to drop the object where you want it. 39 Position the pointer over the object. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Release the button to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To...
This action is called right-clicking. Do this... Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to drop the object where you want it. 39 Position the pointer over the object. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Quickly press and release the right button once. Release the button to the appropriate part of the screen. www.gateway.com To...
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... an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off until you will have access...
... an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Tip For more information about traveling with your notebook is not in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse. • Decrease or mute speaker volume. • Turn off all scheduled tasks. • Turn off until you will have access...
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... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 138. 130
... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. Mouse See also "Touchpad" on page 138. 130
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... The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your online User Guide. For instructions on . 138 For instructions on and that you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on . Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have pressed FN+F4 ...to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your notebook, follow these recommendations...
... The pointer moves unexpectedly • Clean the touchpad with your online User Guide. For instructions on . 138 For instructions on and that you click or tap on the touchpad • Turn on . Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have pressed FN+F4 ...to adjust the touchpad settings, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in your notebook, follow these recommendations...
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...inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 119 external monitor 10, 28 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 129 files opening 38 transferring 79 troubleshooting 119 fingerprint enrolling 32 ...fingerprint reader control center 34 locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway...
...inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 119 external monitor 10, 28 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 129 files opening 38 transferring 79 troubleshooting 119 fingerprint enrolling 32 ...fingerprint reader control center 34 locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway...