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www.gateway.com Traveling securely 64 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...
www.gateway.com Traveling securely 64 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...
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...from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on how to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can access most closely matches your question. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your notebook contains ...your notebook model and serial number. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call for help for Windows Media Center If your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3 Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media...
...from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on how to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can access most closely matches your question. To find the answer, click the result that identifies your notebook contains ...your notebook model and serial number. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you call for help for Windows Media Center If your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3 Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media...
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... your notebook. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that opens. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click the Start...
... your notebook. The desktop is where files, folders, and programs that opens. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Using the Windows desktop After your notebook starts, the first screen you see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Click the Start...
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.... Some of folders to search through levels 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 A file or folder that you... Support. You can find the file or folder that you usually will have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can search by selecting the search options that you want .
.... Some of folders to search through levels 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 A file or folder that you... Support. You can find the file or folder that you usually will have many levels (usually many more criteria than a file cabinet, in fact). www.gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can search by selecting the search options that you want .
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... should calibrate your digital pen for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape orientations.... 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 opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. Calibration ensures the...
... should calibrate your digital pen for their own use your tablet PC, you write with the tip of the digital pen and adjusts the screen's performance for different users. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Calibrating your tablet The first time you use -recalibrate it for both portrait and landscape orientations.... 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 opposite hand from the previous user-right-handed writer to your tapping patterns. Calibration ensures the...
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www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as the right button on...out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same...or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in a drawer to control the insertion point in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the active program. Store extra ...
www.gateway.com Using gestures A gesture is a shape you get the same result as the right button on...out ■ Angled scratch-out • You will find more information, see "Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)" on the screen before you tap, in cases where the pointer and digital pen point are available. Tips • Hold the digital pen the same...or W ■ Horizontal scratch-out in a drawer to control the insertion point in the tablet PC's pen holder. The screen reads the position of the pointer, not the tap. • Store the digital pen in the active program. Store extra ...
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... instead of the writing pad. 16 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...
... instead of the writing pad. 16 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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... created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers)... complexity of the Web site that you scan the files you use to connect to your Web browser. Additionally, the speed of your screen depends on the method you download. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site...
... created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it takes to transfer the file to download. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers)... complexity of the Web site that you scan the files you use to connect to your Web browser. Additionally, the speed of your screen depends on the method you download. Downloading files Caution To protect your notebook. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site...
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... using your notebook from viruses" on this notebook. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your dial-up modem. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 26 For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail...
... using your notebook from viruses" on this notebook. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing Tip To protect your dial-up modem. The Choose a modem name screen opens. 26 For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see "Checking Out Your Notebook" in your notebook from viruses, check any e-mail...
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The New Fax dialog box opens. 27 The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your information in the dialog box, then click Next. www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the spaces provided, then click OK.
The New Fax dialog box opens. 27 The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your information in the dialog box, then click Next. www.gateway.com 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the spaces provided, then click OK.
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... begins playing the disc. 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...
... begins playing the disc. 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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... click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably...
... click Start Rip. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably...
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The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39
The Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens. 4 Click Choose Photos and Videos. www.gateway.com 3 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows DVD Maker. The main screen opens. 5 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 39
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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. •... as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 The first time you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed...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 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. •... as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in the upper-right corner of the screen. 42 The first time you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM radio tuner card (if installed...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.
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www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the...devices. Printing files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control... Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. 55 These devices may have built-in . To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio ...
www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the...devices. Printing files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on -screen instructions. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control... Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions. 55 These devices may have built-in . To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio ...
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...click Start, then click Help and Support. These programs will warn you if a document that you with the highest level of the screen. Help For more information about protecting your computer to e-mail messages or downloaded from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. Type viruses... support, click Help & Support in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Some viruses go undetected for a period of the screen. The Help & Support screen opens. 60 CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Protecting your computer from the Internet. • Checking all programs for viruses before installing them...
...click Start, then click Help and Support. These programs will warn you if a document that you with the highest level of the screen. Help For more information about protecting your computer to e-mail messages or downloaded from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. Type viruses... support, click Help & Support in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Some viruses go undetected for a period of the screen. The Help & Support screen opens. 60 CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Protecting your computer from the Internet. • Checking all programs for viruses before installing them...
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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
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...basic display settings you may need to change. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your screen. To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to display images on the screen. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click... previous values after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to the highest color setting, if necessary. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to save your...
...basic display settings you may need to change. Color depth is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your screen. To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to display images on the screen. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click... previous values after several seconds. 5 Click OK, then click Yes to the highest color setting, if necessary. If the new settings make the screen illegible and you have played a game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to save your...
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... OK. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and...
... OK. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens. 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as color schemes, shading effects, and...
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...You can choose from, and many more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. Your screen saver changes are using it. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2 Click ...click the location where you leave your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the number of the screen saver plays on for long periods of screen savers that you are away from your notebook. If the...
...You can choose from, and many more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, then click Change screen saver. Your screen saver changes are using it. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 2 Click ...click the location where you leave your notebook on the preview screen. • To change the settings for the screen saver, click Settings, change the number of the screen saver plays on for long periods of screen savers that you are away from your notebook. If the...