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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

(

Start

Control Panel

, then under

Appearance and Personalization

, click

Customize colors

. The

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

(

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

(

Start

Control Panel

, then under

Appearance and Personalization

, click

Change

desktop background

. The

Choose a desktop background

dialog box opens.

Click the

Picture Location

list, then click the location where you want to look for background

images. If the location you want is not in the list, click

Browse

and locate the drive and folder.

Click the picture or color you want to use for the background, then click

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Страница 1: ...GATEWAY COMPUTER USERGUIDE...

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Страница 3: ...he Windows Search 12 Browsing for files and folders 13 Working with documents 13 Creating a new document 14 Saving a document 14 Opening a document 14 Printing a document 15 Shortcuts 16 Chapter 3 Usi...

Страница 4: ...king 42 Wireless Ethernet networking 45 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 47 Testing your network 50 Adding a printer to your network 50 Sharing resources 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth...

Страница 5: ...ttings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Sched...

Страница 6: ...Contents iv...

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

Страница 8: ...hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for years to come Thanks again from all of us at Gateway Using the Gateway Web site Gateway s online su...

Страница 9: ...k Start then click Help and Support Help and Support opens 2 In the Help and Support window type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box then press ENTER The Media Center Help window opens OR If y...

Страница 10: ...CHAPTER 1 Getting Help 4...

Страница 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Using Windows Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents Shortcuts...

Страница 12: ...ther 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 Windows...

Страница 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...

Страница 14: ...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 For...

Страница 15: ...D drive To view the drives folders and files on your computer 1 Click Start then click Computer 2 Double click the drive icon Clickingtheminimizebuttonreduces the active window to a button on the task...

Страница 16: ...ste a file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard which temporarily stores it Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you...

Страница 17: ...in until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied To delete files or folders 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window click t...

Страница 18: ...rch 1 Click Start then click Search The Search Results window opens 2 If you want to search on your computer by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the Search box in...

Страница 19: ...n a file cabinet in fact So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the file or folder that you need This is called browsing To browse for a file 1 Click Start then click Com...

Страница 20: ...save a document 1 Click File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 Click Browse Folders to open the Folders list then click the folder where you want to save the file 3 Type a new file name i...

Страница 21: ...ter documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens...

Страница 22: ...or window 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 S...

Страница 23: ...TER3 17 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 Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a...

Страница 24: ...included with your computer For more information see Using e mail on page 20 Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet ac...

Страница 25: ...o a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider ISP you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web To connect to a Web site 1 Connect to your Internet acc...

Страница 26: ...nstall the program Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e mail address E mail is usually a free service of your Internet account The...

Страница 27: ...our computer Make sure that the modem is turned on before proceeding Your fax cover page on which you can include all required information is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this co...

Страница 28: ...pens 4 Click the type of connection you will be using fax modem or fax 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...

Страница 29: ...pe 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 have not se...

Страница 30: ...ate your own cover page template that you can use in place of the cover page templates that Windows Fax and Scan provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On t...

Страница 31: ...over page template click File then click Save The Save As dialog box opens with your personal cover pages folder already in the Save in list 5 Type the new cover page template name then click Save Fax...

Страница 32: ...ve and view a fax 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan opens 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is in Scan view click Fax in the lower left corner of the window 3 To...

Страница 33: ...APTER4 27 Playing and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows Media Cente...

Страница 34: ...MIDI MP3 AU AVI 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 W...

Страница 35: ...discs are flat discs that use a laser to read and write data CDs DVDs HD DVDs and Blu ray Discs are all optical discs Use Windows Media Player to listen to CDs or watch movies on DVDs HD DVDs or Blu r...

Страница 36: ...to do with 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 Windo...

Страница 37: ...io files for your 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 p...

Страница 38: ...MP3 files end in the file extension MP3 To create WMA or MP3 files 1 Click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player Windows Media Player opens 2 Right click the Rip tab then click Format the...

Страница 39: ...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...

Страница 40: ...n 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 your computer...

Страница 41: ...l Programs then click Windows DVD Maker The 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 computer...

Страница 42: ...dialog box 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...

Страница 43: ...disc Although this is a slower process than Live File System the resulting disc is compatible with all operating systems The following instructions show you how to burn a disc using the Mastered form...

Страница 44: ...r playing and managing media files Because the remote control is an optional accessory most instructions in this section assume you are using a mouse to navigate the Media Center menus Starting Window...

Страница 45: ...up your display and media types shut down or restart your computer burn an optical disc CD or DVD and synchronize with another digital media device such as an MP3 player Pictures Videos lets you view...

Страница 46: ...ume levels volume mute channel selections and the movie menu Numeric keypad data entry buttons Lets you enter numbers and characters from the remote control Power button Puts the Media Center computer...

Страница 47: ...CHAPTER5 41 Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networking...

Страница 48: ...y used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds Standard Ethernet r...

Страница 49: ...namic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already instal...

Страница 50: ...each end Cat 5 cables are available in two different types straight through cables used to connect computers to a router and crossover cables used to connect two computers To determine which type of...

Страница 51: ...esponding green indicator should light on the front of the router indicating a good connection 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network 5 For an Internet connection plug a straight through cab...

Страница 52: ...d 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click System and Maintenance then click System 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the left The Device Manager window...

Страница 53: ...uter wired network or access point wireless network If you are setting up a wired network make sure that you have connected the network cabling To identify this computer on the network 1 Click Start t...

Страница 54: ...iguring your router After you have named your computers and set up TCP IP on them you can configure your router using your Web browser For instructions see your router s documentation Connecting to a...

Страница 55: ...on the left of the window The Connect to a network dialog box opens 4 Click a network then click Connect If you can see the network name but you cannot connect to it your network is using security Ri...

Страница 56: ...do one of the following Connect your printer to your networked computer then share the printer For information about sharing printers see Sharing drives and printers on page 50 Connect your printer t...

Страница 57: ...ced Sharing to set sharing for this drive or folder 5 Click OK then click Close Un sharing drives and folders To un share drives or folders 1 Click Start then click Computer 2 Right click the drive or...

Страница 58: ...ccess the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2 double click the shortcut icon To map a network drive 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in Viewing shared drives and folders...

Страница 59: ...Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer click Next then follow the on screen instructions To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device 2...

Страница 60: ...CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer 54...

Страница 61: ...CHAPTER6 55 Protecting your computer Hardware security Data security Security updates...

Страница 62: ...rd when you turn on your computer or access your files These passwords are set in your computer s BIOS setup utility Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to gue...

Страница 63: ...ill warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus Making sure that the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection...

Страница 64: ...s The Tasks window opens 3 Click Run Scans The Choose Scans window opens 4 Click the type of scan you want to run then click Go Norton 360 scans your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any t...

Страница 65: ...tions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats To update your virus and spyware definitions 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs Norton 360 th...

Страница 66: ...computer through A firewall Automatic Windows updates Third party virus protection software Security options in Internet Explorer Modifying security settings To modify security settings 1 Click Start...

Страница 67: ...help about Security Center Security updates To keep your computer secure you need to keep Windows and your computer s system software up to date Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the s...

Страница 68: ...Security Center The Windows Security Center dialog box opens 3 Click Windows Update 4 Click Change Settings The Change Settings dialog box opens 5 Make your changes to the schedule settings then clic...

Страница 69: ...tomizing Windows Changing screen settings Changing system sounds Changing mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power saving settings Changing accessibility settings Setting up pa...

Страница 70: ...d dots your computer uses to display images on your monitor The higher the resolution the more information and screen components such as icons and menu bars can be displayed on the monitor To change t...

Страница 71: ...are applied 3 For even more color adjustment options such as color schemes shading effects and screen fonts click Start Control Panel then under Appearance and Personalization click Change the color...

Страница 72: ...e the settings then click OK To see a full screen preview of the screen saver click Preview To change the length of computer inactivity time that passes before the screen saver starts change the numbe...

Страница 73: ...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...

Страница 74: ...ick 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 Sidebar...

Страница 75: ...its driver You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer s Web site 5 After the driver is installed click Start Control Pan...

Страница 76: ...h as Windows startup and shut down logging on and logging off window maximizing and minimizing and error messages To change system sounds 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound then under Soun...

Страница 77: ...son who uses your computer You can also change between user accounts without turning off your computer User account tips If you want to create an account for someone but you do not want that user to h...

Страница 78: ...tor account To switch between user accounts 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account 2 Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Switch User or Log...

Страница 79: ...plan dialog box opens 2 Click a power plan default plans shown Balanced uses several energy saving features while maintaining reasonable performance and convenience Power saver maximizes energy savin...

Страница 80: ...for your display processor and expansion cards Behavior of your computer s power button 6 Click Save changes 7 To create a new power plan on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Crea...

Страница 81: ...nges to Windows Start Magnifier provides a close up view of the area near your mouse pointer Start On Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen You can press keys on the on screen keyboard by...

Страница 82: ...everal voice samples that your computer can use to better recognize the words you speak Open the Speech Reference Card lets you view and print a list of common voice commands 3 If you want to configur...

Страница 83: ...ccounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user account to set up restrictions for The User Controls dialog box opens 3 Cl...

Страница 84: ...trictions dialog box opens 3 Click inside the grid to set when the user can access the computer Blocked hours are blue and allowed hours are white Restricting game access You can restrict games by gam...

Страница 85: ...ed To restrict specific games 1 Click Start Control Panel then under User Accounts and Family Safety click Set up parental controls for any user The Parental Controls dialog box opens 2 Click the user...

Страница 86: ...ns dialog box opens 3 Click User name can only use the programs I allow click the checkbox for each program you want to allow access to then click OK Creating activity reports To create a report of a...

Страница 87: ...ult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this m...

Страница 88: ...CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows 82...

Страница 89: ...projector 69 VGA 69 copying files across network 52 files and folders 10 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 3...

Страница 90: ...tting up account 18 IP address 42 entering 48 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 56 keyboard on screen 74 shortcuts 16 L labels model number 3 serial number 3 LAN 42 LCD panel us...

Страница 91: ...1 12 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling c...

Страница 92: ...tton 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 65 clipboard 10 Search utility 12 user accounts 56 Windows Fax and Scan 21 Windows Media Center 38 help 3 starting 38 Window...

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