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Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds

You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and
dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background.

To change Window colors and effects:

Click

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Start

Control Panel

, then under

Appearance and Personalization

, click

Customize colors

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Window Color and Appearance

dialog box opens.

Click one of the color choices and adjust the

Color intensity

slider, then click

. Your

new color settings are applied.

For even more color adjustment options, such as color schemes, shading effects, and screen
fonts, click

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Start

Control Panel

, then under

Appearance and Personalization

, click

Change the color scheme

. Change the setting you want, then click

To change the Windows desktop background:

Click

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Start

Control Panel

, then under

Appearance and Personalization

, click

Change desktop background

. The

Choose a desktop background

dialog box opens.

Summary of Contents for ML6228

Page 1: ...GATEWAY NOTEBOOK USERGUIDE...

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Page 3: ...ng for files 12 Using the Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Using Tablet PC 14 Calibrating your tablet 14 Using gestures 15 Using the pen 15 Using the Tablet Input Panel TIP 16 Worki...

Page 4: ...44 Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet 44 Using a router 44 Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware 46 Wireless Ethernet networking 48 Wireless Ethernet standards 48 Using an access point 4...

Page 5: ...r pointing device settings 74 Changing mouse settings 74 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 75 Adjusting tablet pen and input panel settings 75 Adding and modifying user accounts 76 Changin...

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Page 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 Getting Help Using the Gateway Web site Using Help and Support Using online help...

Page 8: ...your notebook in good operating condition Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers to provide best of class service and support in addition to high quality brand name components at...

Page 9: ...e a word or phrase keyword in the Search Help box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then press ENTER For each search you receive a list of suggested topics To find the answer click the...

Page 10: ...am You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list Available information dep...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Using Windows Vista Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Using Tablet PC Working with documents Shortcuts...

Page 12: ...t Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Wind...

Page 13: ...e Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 Click All Programs to see all programs files and folders in the Start menu If you click an item with a folder icon the programs files and...

Page 14: ...ter you double click the Local Disk C icon in the Computer window Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Help...

Page 15: ...rive To view the drives folders and files on your computer 1 Click Start then click Computer 2 Double click the drive icon Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the tas...

Page 16: ...uts on page 19 Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy and move files are called copying cutting and pasting When you copy and paste a file or folder you place a copy of the f...

Page 17: ...and put them in a trash can Eventually the trash can is emptied In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can called the Recycle Bin where they remain until...

Page 18: ...ck Start then click Search The Search Results window opens 2 If you want to search on your notebook by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in the top r...

Page 19: ...desktop It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may...

Page 20: ...ibrate your pen for both portrait and landscape orientations Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen and adjusts the screen s performance for different users If the on screen pointer does not seem...

Page 21: ...n they are available Tips Hold the pen the same way you hold a writing pen and steady your writing hand by resting it on the display surface Line up the pointer before you tap in cases where the point...

Page 22: ...s the TIP keyboard and writing pad by tapping or clicking the buttons near the top left of the window TIP tips Open a program for your input for example a word processing program or a Web form before...

Page 23: ...t To create a new document 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories then click WordPad Microsoft WordPad starts and a blank document opens 2 Begin composing your document Use the menus and toolbar butto...

Page 24: ...ebook or have access to a network printer For more information about installing or using your printer see the printer documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and lo...

Page 25: ...indow where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key then click each of the remaining items Select...

Page 26: ...CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista 20...

Page 27: ...CHAPTER3 21 Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e mail Using Windows Fax and Scan...

Page 28: ...World Wide Web on page 23 An e mail program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your notebook For m...

Page 29: ...ing a Web page display program called a browser You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Web pages can contain text animations...

Page 30: ...how fast Web pages display Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your notebook To download files or programs from a Web site 1 Connect...

Page 31: ...imilar to this one Sending e mail To send e mail using Windows Mail 1 Connect to your Internet service provider 2 Click Start then click E mail Your default e mail program opens 3 Click Create Mail 4...

Page 32: ...receive faxes using a broadband connection Your dial up modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You cannot use your standard telephone modem to connect to the Internet whi...

Page 33: ...ax server The Choose a modem name screen opens 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box then click Next The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens 6 Click how you want to receive faxes the...

Page 34: ...x opens 8 Type your information in the spaces provided then click OK The New Fax dialog box opens 9 To enter optional dialing rule information click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu If you...

Page 35: ...use in place of the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that auto...

Page 36: ...from programs To fax a scanned document or directly from most programs 1 Scan the document using the program for your scanner or open your document in the program it was created in 2 Click File then...

Page 37: ...CHAPTER4 31 Using Multimedia Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows Media Center...

Page 38: ...U AVI WMV and MPEG formats For more information about using Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using Windows Media Player 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows...

Page 39: ...at use a laser to read and write data CDs and DVDs are all optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs For more i...

Page 40: ...ith the disc click Play Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc If Windows Media Player does not open automatically click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Medi...

Page 41: ...listening enjoyment including WAV MP3 and WMA files Recording audio files Sound recorder is a simple Windows program that lets you record and play audio files For information about playing audio file...

Page 42: ...compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality WMA files end in the file extension WMA and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 To create WMA or MP3 file...

Page 43: ...u are connected to the Internet WMA and MP3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Editing track information After you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library you ca...

Page 44: ...Burn tab then click and drag songs that you want to burn to CD from the Library to the Burn List 4 Click Start Burn The music is recorded onto the blank CD Important We recommend that you do not use...

Page 45: ...Windows DVD Maker introduction window opens 3 Click Choose Photos and Videos The main screen opens Important We recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs...

Page 46: ...ox opens 5 Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD then click Add The videos are added to the video list and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much dis...

Page 47: ...compatible with all operating systems The instructions below show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered format which can be read by all personal computers regardless of the operating system instal...

Page 48: ...lick Express setup then click OK The Windows Media Center s main screen opens 3 Use the use the navigation buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option then press ENTER TV Movies lets...

Page 49: ...Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Wired Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking Setting up your network connection Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resour...

Page 50: ...lable at three different speeds Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps Most home networks are built using Standard or Fast Ethernet com...

Page 51: ...the network equipment When buying your router be sure the model includes everything your network needs including Internet security features such as a firewall to protect your network from unwanted in...

Page 52: ...network cables We recommend using category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable approximately 1 4 inch diameter with a thin outer jacket containing eight color coded wires and equipment compatible with thi...

Page 53: ...router except the WAN port The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch Plug the other end of the cable into the network connector on...

Page 54: ...Compatibility can also be an issue Take the following into consideration when you purchase wireless equipment Using an access point An access point is a small electronic device that serves as the cen...

Page 55: ...wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control of your network If yo...

Page 56: ...o blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click OK When you are prompted to...

Page 57: ...and Sharing Center window opens 0 Important Each computer on your network needs a unique Computer Name All the computers on your network need the same Workgroup Name You may have already named your c...

Page 58: ...and Sharing Center Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window Take any actions suggested If you are using a wired Ethernet network check all physical cable connections If you are using a wir...

Page 59: ...xample hard drives and DVD drives and printers among the computers connected to the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared you can access them as though they were at...

Page 60: ...or folder that you want to un share then click Share 3 Click Advanced Sharing then click Share this folder or drive to uncheck the box 4 Click Apply then click OK Sharing printers To share printers 1...

Page 61: ...lder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer For example a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1 To access the Documents folder on comp...

Page 62: ...nt to copy the file to then click Paste Printing files across the network To print files across the network 1 Open the file you want to print then click Print 2 Click the arrow button to open the prin...

Page 63: ...CHAPTER6 57 Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security Data security Security updates Traveling securely...

Page 64: ...ent stores For the location of the Kensington lock slot see your reference guide CompuTrace If someone steals your notebook you may be able to get it back by using tracking software Your notebook may...

Page 65: ...unt You can assign a password to each account so only the account owner can access files in the Documents folder When you set up a user account you can also limit the programs that a user can install...

Page 66: ...wing components McAfee VirusScan is an anti virus subscription service You can use VirusScan to protect your notebook from viruses worms Trojan horses and hybrid attacks McAfee Personal Firewall block...

Page 67: ...update your virus definitions 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs McAfee then click McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter opens 3 Click Update The McAf...

Page 68: ...Configuration screen opens 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area then click Advanced 5 Click the type of scan you want to configure then set the options for that scan t...

Page 69: ...yCenter opens 2 Click Parental Controls then click Configure in the services area The Parental Controls Configuration screen opens 3 Click the grey Parental controls are disabled bar to expand that ar...

Page 70: ...the Windows Update settings Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your notebook Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may ha...

Page 71: ...soft web site to see if any updates are available 4 Click Install Updates to download and install updates on your notebook These updates include security updates Install Extras to download additional...

Page 72: ...book for problems and conflicts It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs security alerts and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet Whenever BigFix detects a problem it alerts you...

Page 73: ...omizing Windows Changing screen settings Changing system sounds Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing accessibility settings Using the Windows...

Page 74: ...uch as icons and menu bars can be displayed on the monitor To change the color depth or screen resolution 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories then click Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility...

Page 75: ...pearance dialog box opens 2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider then click OK Your new color settings are applied 3 For even more color adjustment options such as colo...

Page 76: ...Screen saver list then click the screen saver you want to use An example of the screen saver plays on the preview screen To change the settings for the screen saver click Settings change the settings...

Page 77: ...ck tickers Slide shows and puzzles Calendars and contact lists Sticky notes To add a gadget 1 Click the at the top of the Sidebar or right click in an empty area of the Sidebar and click Add Gadgets T...

Page 78: ...Click the control you want to operate Configuring the gadget Sidebar You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar To change Sidebar properties 1 Right click in an empty area of the Sideba...

Page 79: ...ows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center opens 2 Click Change audio settings The Sound dialog box opens 3 Click the Sound Scheme list then click the sound scheme you want OR Click an event in t...

Page 80: ...en under Hardware and Sound click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box opens 2 Change the settings you want You can Switch the left and right buttons Change the double click speed Change the pointer...

Page 81: ...nput panel settings 1 Click or tap Start All Programs Accessories then click or tap Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center window opens 2 Click or tap Change Tablet PC settings The Tablet...

Page 82: ...re not accessible from other accounts unless the files are stored in the Shared Documents folder The Shared Documents folder is accessible from all accounts on that computer and from other computers o...

Page 83: ...ck the user account that you want to use Changing accessibility settings Your notebook can be a powerful tool but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see or if the tou...

Page 84: ...notebook or use the built in microphone available on select notebooks and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice To set up voice recognition 1 Click Start Control Panel Ease of Access...

Page 85: ...for the current power plan For more information about adjusting the power plan see your notebook Reference Guide Slide the brightness slider to adjust the brightness level of the LCD panel Click Chan...

Page 86: ...and modify the screen resolution and colors for the LCD panel or a connected monitor For more information see Changing screen settings on page 68 Click Connect display to connect an external display...

Page 87: ...CHAPTER8 81 Maintaining Your Notebook Updating Windows Using BigFix Managing hard drive space Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer...

Page 88: ...ms and conflicts It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs security alerts and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet Whenever BigFix detects a problem it alerts you by flashing th...

Page 89: ...e Disk Cleanup dialog box opens 2 Click one of the options My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in user Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders The Disk Clea...

Page 90: ...rmation into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive This is called fragmentation and it is normal In order for your notebook to use a file Windows must search for the pieces of t...

Page 91: ...rdable disc drive to do a complete hard drive backup If you do not have a high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can visit the Accessories Store at www gateway com To back up fil...

Page 92: ...our old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista While using Windows Easy Transfer you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers To move files and settings from your old computer 1 If you...

Page 93: ...or Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Go to the next step 2 Double click the C drive icon 3 Double click the My Documents folder The My Documents window opens and displays...

Page 94: ...rinthismanual Forthelatestproductupdates consulttheGatewayWebsiteatwww gateway com InnoeventwillGatewaybeliablefordirect indirect special exemplary incidental orconsequentialdamagesresultingfromanydef...

Page 95: ...shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 68 changing color scheme 69 selecting screen saver 70 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 50 disconnecting from Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display usin...

Page 96: ...defragmenting 84 deleting files 83 using Scheduled Task Wizard 86 virus protection 59 mapping network drives 55 maximize button 9 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 60 McAfee Privacy Service 60 McAfee Secu...

Page 97: ...k entering 50 support using 2 T Tablet PC Input Panel 16 taskbar 6 TCP IP protocol configuring 50 telephone canceling fax 30 installing Fax 26 receiving and viewing faxes 30 sending fax 30 sending fax...

Page 98: ...Index 92 workgroup naming 50 World Wide Web WWW 23 downloading files 24 writing 15 Z Zip drive 85...

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