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Multifunction keyboard
www.gateway.com Search Open online search.
Internet Open your Web browser.Special-function buttons
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Mouse
The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on the computer 
display. This illustration shows the standard mouse.
As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same 
direction.
Yo u  c a n  u s e  t h e  left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the 
display.
Yo u  c a n  u s e  t h e  scroll wheel on the mouse to move through a document. This 
feature is not available in all programs.
Scroll wheel
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Using the mouse
For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, 
right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see “Changing 
the mouse settings” on page 127.
For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on 
page 182. To... Do this...
Move the pointer 
on the computer 
displayMove the mouse around on the mouse 
pad. If you run out of space on your 
mouse pad and need to move the pointer 
farther, pick up the mouse, set it down 
in the middle of the mouse pad, then 
continue moving the mouse.
Select an object on 
the computer 
displayPosition the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the left mouse 
button once. This action is called 
clicking.
Start a program or 
open a file or folderPosition the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the left mouse 
button twice. This action is called 
double-clicking.
Access a shortcut 
menu or find more 
information about 
an object on the 
computer display.Position the pointer over the object. 
Quickly press and release the right 
mouse button once. This action is called 
right-clicking.
Move an object on 
the computer 
display.Position the pointer over the object. 
Press the left mouse button and hold it 
down. Move (drag) the object to the 
appropriate part of the computer display. 
Release the button to drop the object 
where you want it.
clickclick
click, 
  clickclick, 
  click
click
and drag
click
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Computer display
You can adjust your computer display image by using external controls (located 
near the display itself) and software controls (accessible in Windows). For more 
information about software controls, see “Adjusting the screen and desktop 
settings” on page 116.
External controls
The computer display features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust 
and save contrast, brightness, and other settings for the display. Your computer 
saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the display.
■Auto.
Press the 
AUTO button to automatically optimize the display’s position, 
clock, and phase.
■Menu/Select.
Press to view the OSD. Press again to select OSD options.
■–and+.
OSD active: Press to move through menu screens and adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Press to adjust the brightness.
■Exit.
Press to deselect a menu screen. Press again to exit the OSD.
EXIT
button MENU/
SELECT
button AUTO
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OSD options
To adjust the OSD settings:
1Press the MENU/SELECT button. The OSD menu opens.
2Use the –and+ buttons to highlight a control, then press the 
MENU/SELECT button.
3Use the –and+ buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
4When you have finished making adjustments, press the EXIT button to 
return to the main menu screen.
5If you want to adjust additional ODS options, repeat Step 2 through Step 4 
until all adjustments are made.
6Press the EXIT button again to exit the OSD.
OSD menus
You can access any of these menus in the OSD:
OSD menu Description
Brightness. Adjusts the 
brightness of the computer 
display. Use the lowest 
brightness setting you are 
comfortable with to maximize the 
life of the display backlights.
You may need to readjust 
brightness after the computer 
display has warmed up.
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temperature.
9300K is bluish white.
6500K is reddish white (default).
Red, Green, Blue. Customize 
the color levels.
Vertical position. Moves the 
image up and down.
Horizontal position. Moves the 
image left and right.
You can also use the Auto 
function to configure the vertical 
and horizontal position 
automatically. For more 
information on the Auto function, 
see “External controls” on 
page 26.
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To adjust the color depth and screen resolution using software controls, see 
“Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” on page 116.
Clock. Minimizes any vertical 
bars or stripes visible on the 
computer display background. 
The horizontal display size will 
also change.
Phase. Removes any horizontal 
distortion and clear or sharpen 
the image of characters.
Language. Changes the OSD 
language setting.
OSD Position. Adjusts the OSD 
window position on the display.
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Installing a printer, scanner, or 
other peripheral device
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394, Universal 
Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. You use these ports to connect peripheral 
devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. For 
more information about port locations, see “Checking Out Your Gateway 
Profile” on page 1.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means 
that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it 
into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the 
first time, your computer will prompt you to install any software the device 
needs. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any 
time.
Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play. See the device 
documentation for detailed information and installation instructions.
ImportantBefore you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral 
device, see the device documentation and installation 
instructions.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about installing peripheral devices in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing devices in the HelpSpot 
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Getting Help
This chapter tells you about additional information 
resources available to help you use your computer. Read 
this chapter to learn how to access:
■HelpSpot™
■DoMore with Gateway
■Online help
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HelpSpot
Your computer may include HelpSpot, an easily accessible collection of help 
information, troubleshooters, instructional videos, and automated support. Use 
HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover 
and use the many features of your Gateway computer. HelpSpot also has an 
area called Who to contact for help that helps you find the right resource at 
Gateway to answer your questions or help solve your problems.
To start HelpSpot in Windows XP:
■Click Start, then click Help and Support. HelpSpot opens.
If this is the first time you have started HelpSpot, you may experience a 
brief wait while HelpSpot builds the help database, then HelpSpot displays 
an introductory video.