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www.gateway.com 75 Setting up multiple monitors If your computer has an additional video card that supports external monitors, you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. You can use the external monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as an extension to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. Use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows. To use a projector or external monitor: 1Turn off your computer. 2Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA or DVI port on your computer. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3Plug the projector’s or monitor’s power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for 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. 5After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 6Right-click the external monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 8To use the second monitor or projector as a “mirror” (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both the display and the external monitor have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may not represent the screens on your computer. ShortcutRight-click an empty space on the desktop, click Personalize, then click Display Settings. TipTo help identify your multiple monitors in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8512031.book Page 75 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 76 9To use the external monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag the “2” monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 10Click OK. Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that play for system events, such as Windows startup and shut down, logging on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages. To change system sounds: 1Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Sound, click Change system sounds. The Sound dialog box opens. 2Click the Sound Scheme list, then click the sound scheme you want. - OR - Click an event in the Program list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want associated with the event. If you do not see the sound file in the Sounds list, click Browse and find the file in the appropriate folder. 3To test a sound you have selected, click Tes t. 4Click OK to save your changes. 8512031.book Page 76 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
www.gateway.com 77 Changing mouse settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. To change your mouse settings: 1Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2Change the settings you want. You can: •Switch the left and right buttons •Change the double-click speed •Change the pointer appearance and speed •Change the mouse wheel actions 3Click OK to save your changes. Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ShortcutStartÖ Control PanelÖ Hardware and SoundÖ Mouse 8512031.book Page 77 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 78 Adding and modifying user accounts You can create and customize a user account for each person 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 have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that limited accounts may not be able to install some older programs. •Files created in one account are 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 on the network. To add, delete, or modify user accounts: 1Click (Start), Control Panel, then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click Add or remove user accounts. •To create a new account, click Create a new account, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. •To change an account, click the account name, then click the option you want to change. •To delete an account, click the account name, then click Delete the account and confirm the deletion of related files. The account is deleted. (You cannot delete the administrator account.) Help For more information about user accounts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 8512031.book Page 78 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
www.gateway.com 79 To switch between user accounts: 1Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account. 2Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off. •Switch User opens the account selection screen but does not log off the current user, and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. •Log Off logs off the current user, then opens the account selection screen. 3Click the user account that you want to use. Changing power-saving settings Changing the power scheme Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. To change the power scheme: 1Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click Change power-saving settings. The Select a power plan dialog box opens. Caution If you click Log Off, any programs that were running may be closed, and unsaved document changes may be lost. HelpFor more information about power schemes, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power scheme or power management in the Search Help box, then press E NTER. ShortcutStartÖ Control PanelÖ System and MaintenanceÖ Power Options 8512031.book Page 79 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 80 2Click a power plan (default plans shown): •Balanced uses several energy-saving features while maintaining reasonable performance and convenience. •Power saver maximizes energy savings but reduces performance and convenience. •High performance maximizes performance but reduces energy savings. 3To change a power plan, click Change plan settings, change the settings you want, then click Save changes. 4To change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5Change the settings you want, then click OK. You can change: •Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor •Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards •Behavior of your computer’s power button The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6Click Save changes. 7To create a new power plan, on the left side of the window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 8512031.book Page 80 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
www.gateway.com 81 Changing accessibility settings Your computer 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 mouse is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help you use it more easily. Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings. To use the Ease of Access Center: 1Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. The Ease of Access Center opens. 2In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes 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 clicking them with your mouse. •Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. •Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors. You can also use the Ease of Access Center to: •Use the computer without a display, mouse, or keyboard •Make the computer display easier to see •Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use •Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 8512031.book Page 81 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 82 Using voice recognition You can attach a microphone to your computer and configure Windows to create typed text from your voice. To set up voice recognition: 1Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Speech Recognition Options. The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: •Start Speech Recognition turns speech recognition on. With an attached microphone, you can then control your computer using voice commands. •Set up microphone configures your attached microphone to work correctly with speech recognition. •Take Speech Tutorial helps you learn how to use speech recognition. •Train your computer to better understand you helps you create several 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. 3You can also click Text to Speech on the left of the window to configure your computer’s settings for reading aloud on-screen text. 8512031.book Page 82 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
83 Index A accessing shared files 57 accounts Internet 19 ISP 19 user 78 adding icons to desktop 8 user accounts 78 address e-mail 21 Web 20 AU file 34 audio playing 34 recording 33 audio CD adding tracks to library 39 editing track information 39 playing 35 AVI file 34 B BigFix 67 Blu-ray playing 33 recording 33 broadband Internet connection 18, 46 browser Web 18, 19 browsing for files and folders 13 C cable modem 19, 46, 48 cards inserting memory card 30 installing memory card 30 removing memory card 30 slots 30 types of memory cards supported 30 CD adding tracks to your library 39 creating audio 40 creating data 43 editing track information 39 inserting 32 playing audio 33 playing music 35 recording 33 CD drive identifying 31 CDs copying 33 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 71 CompactFlash 30 computers naming 51 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site 20 connections monitor (VGA) 75 projector 75 VGA 75 copying CDs and DVDs 33 files across network 57 files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 14 folders 10 music files 38 video DVD 41 WMA files 38 customizing 69 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icons 8 adding shortcuts 8 adjusting settings 70 changing color scheme 71 selecting screen saver 72 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 52 disconnecting from Internet 19 diskettedrive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 72 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping network 57 recordable CD 31 recordable DVD 31, 32 sharing 55 types 31 un-sharing 56 viewing contents 9 viewing files and folders 9 DSL modem 19, 46, 48 DVD creating data 43 creating video 41 drive 31, 32 inserting 32 playing 33, 35 recording 33 DVD drive identifying 31, 32 using 31 DVD/DVD-RAM/DVD-R/CD-RW drive identifying 32 DVDs copying 33 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 52 E editing music track information 39 e-mail 8512031.book Page 83 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM
Contents 84 address 21 checking for messages 22 sending 22 using 18, 21 Ethernet network equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48, 51 installing drivers 48, 51 F Fast Ethernet 46 faxes canceling 27 receiving and viewing 27 sending 26 sending a Fax 23 sending from program 26 sending scanned image 27 setting up cover page template 26 files copying 10, 16 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 16 downloading 21 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 7 opening shared 57 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 55 un-sharing 56 viewing list 9 finding files and folders 12, 13 Help and Support topics 3 folders copying 10, 16 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 16 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 55 un-sharing 56 viewing list 9 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 46 H HD-DVD playing 33 recording 33 help online 3 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 hyperlinks 19 I IBM Microdrive 30 Internet account 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 21 requirements to access 18 using 18 Internet service provider (ISP) 18 connecting to 19 disconnecting from 19 setting up account 19 IP address entering 52 ISP See Internet service provider K keyboard shortcuts 16 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 LCD panel using screen saver 72 links 19 M maintenance virus protection 61 mapping network drives 57 maximize button 9 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 61 McAfee Privacy Service 61 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 scanning for viruses 61 starting 61 updating 62 McAfee Spamkiller 61 McAfee VirusScan 61 Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 Memory Stick 30 menu bar 9 messages checking e-mail 22 sending e-mail 22 Microsoft Internet Explorer 18 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 Windows Media Player 34 Wordpad 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 MIDI file 34 minimize button 9 modem cable 19, 46, 48 dial-up 18 DSL 19, 46, 48 monitor color quality 75 controls 70 screen resolution 75 using screen saver 72 mouse changing settings 77 moving files 10 folders 10 MP3 file creating 38 editing track information 39 playing 34 MP3 player memory cards 30 MPEG file playing 34 multimedia playing audio CD 35 playing Blu-ray 33 playing DVD 33, 35 playing HD-DVDy 33 recording audio 37 using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 8512031.book Page 84 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 2:15 PM