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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 you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 When you double-click the icon for that shows 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 you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the current window. 8 When you double-click the icon for that shows the...
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...A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. To move . For more information, see "Shortcuts" on...multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to move a file or folder to another folder: 1 ...Click the files or folders that you moved appears in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you take...
...A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to copy. To move . For more information, see "Shortcuts" on...multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to move a file or folder to another folder: 1 ...Click the files or folders that you moved appears in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you take...
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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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... Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help...
... Á Control Panel Á Hardware and Sound Á 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. Type mouse settings in the Search Help...
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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 or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable. Tip You can turn the device on which device you prefer 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. 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 or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable. Tip You can turn the device on which device you prefer to use. 75
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... only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). You can change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 ... settings You can also adjust the writing pad and writing tools. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. Tip You may have received your changes. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. To change...
... only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (Change Tablet PC settings). You can change tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings: 1 ... settings You can also adjust the writing pad and writing tools. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to save your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to simulate clicking the left button. Tip You may have received your changes. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. To change...
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. To add icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut).
... 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. To add icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut).
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.... 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For more information, see "Viewing 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 restore. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the new location. For... lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. To move a file or folder to another...
.... 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. For more information, see "Viewing 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 restore. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the new location. For... lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. To move a file or folder to another...
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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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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. You can adjust the double-click speed, ...
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. You can adjust the double-click speed, ...
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The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Device Settings tab, then click the 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 which device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing 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 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 which device you want to modify. 3 If you prefer to turn the touchpad and optional pointing device on or off, depending on or off, click Enable or Disable.
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Tip You may have received your changes. To turn on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (..., then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. To change an option. 76 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the...
Tip You may have received your changes. To turn on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left button. You can adjust digital pen, display, and button preferences. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click or tap opens. (..., then click or tap Windows Mobility Center. To change an option. 76 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 If you want to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons. You can change this feature to allow tapping on tapping, click Tapping, then click Enable Tapping. 6 Click OK to save your notebook with the...
Gateway NV40 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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Contents Using the keyboard 25 Key types 26 System key combinations 27 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 29 Using the capacitive touch keys 32 Using the webcam 34 Adjusting the brightness 34 Adjusting the volume 35 Turning your wireless radio on or...Using a DVD drive 41 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 44 Removing a memory card 44 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 44 Connecting a USB device 45 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 46 Adjusting the display properties 48 Using the...
Contents Using the keyboard 25 Key types 26 System key combinations 27 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 29 Using the capacitive touch keys 32 Using the webcam 34 Adjusting the brightness 34 Adjusting the volume 35 Turning your wireless radio on or...Using a DVD drive 41 Using the memory card reader 43 Memory card types 43 Inserting a memory card 43 Using a memory card 44 Removing a memory card 44 Installing a printer or other peripheral device . . . . 44 Connecting a USB device 45 Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 46 Adjusting the display properties 48 Using the...
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Contents Ethernet 89 File management 90 Hard drive 90 Internet 91 Keyboard 92 Media Center 93 Memory 96 Memory card reader 97 Modem (cable or DSL 97 Modem (dial-up 97 Mouse 101 Networks (wired 102 Networks (wireless 104 Passwords 106 Power 107 Printer 107 Sound 109 Status indicators 109 Touchpad 110 Video 110 Telephone support 110 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 110 Appendix A: Legal Information 113 Index 125 iv
Contents Ethernet 89 File management 90 Hard drive 90 Internet 91 Keyboard 92 Media Center 93 Memory 96 Memory card reader 97 Modem (cable or DSL 97 Modem (dial-up 97 Mouse 101 Networks (wired 102 Networks (wireless 104 Passwords 106 Power 107 Printer 107 Sound 109 Status indicators 109 Touchpad 110 Video 110 Telephone support 110 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 110 Appendix A: Legal Information 113 Index 125 iv
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...; LED blinking - For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on - Battery charge is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery charge indicator ❥...
...; LED blinking - For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on - Battery charge is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Keyboard area for select models Speakers Status indicators Keyboard Capacitive touch keys Power/Battery indicators Touchpad Component Icon Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Battery charge indicator ❥...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Microphone Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. For more information, see who they are communicating with when ... access capacitive touch key function. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys" on page 34. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29.
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Description Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Microphone Use to talk through when making VoIP calls. For more information, see who they are communicating with when ... access capacitive touch key function. For more information, see "Using the capacitive touch keys" on page 34. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 29.
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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 13
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 13
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... your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of its screen is no higher than eye level. 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 are in a relaxed position when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. 15...
... your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of its screen is no higher than eye level. 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 are in a relaxed position when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. 15...