Manuals / Gateway / Computer Equipment / Laptop

Gateway 200 Changing the desktop background, To change the desktop background in Windows XP, 178

Models: 200

1 314

Download 314 pages 8.88 Kb

Page 188

Image 188

Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer

Changing the desktop background

In Windows XP, you can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows provides several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources.

In Windows 2000, you can change the Windows desktop background to a picture or an HTML document. Windows provides several background pictures. You can also use pictures or HTML documents that you have created or retrieved from other sources.

To change the desktop background in Windows XP:

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.

Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.

Click the Desktop tab.

4 Click a background picture in the Background list.

- OR -

Click Browse to select a background picture from another location.

178	www.gateway.com

Page 188

Image 188

Gateway 200 manual Changing the desktop background, To change the desktop background in Windows XP, 178

Contents

Page Page Contents Windows Basics Using the InternetGetting Help 133 Using MultimediaIii Managing Power Travel TipsCustomizing Your Computer Networking Your Computer201 Maintaining Your ComputerUpgrading Your Notebook TroubleshootingRestoring Software Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index ViiViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway ComponentDescription FrontChecking Out Your Gateway Left side Left sideComponent DescriptionComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideBack Bottom BottomKeyboard area Keyboard area Gateway serial number Identifying your modelGateway model number Identifying your model Internal wireless labelMicrosoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Finding your specifications Accessories Accessories PrintersChecking Out Your Gateway Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Component DescriptionFront Docking Pdif digital Right Side USB Back Component IconBottom Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Starting your notebook Starting your notebookTo start your notebook Turning off your notebook Waking up your notebookTo turn off your notebook in Windows XP To turn off your notebook in WindowsTo close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookRestarting rebooting your notebook Connecting to the docking station To attach your notebook to the docking stationSeparating from the docking station Separating from the docking stationTo separate your notebook from the docking station Getting Started Status indicators Status indicatorsIndicator Icon Description Using the keyboard Using the keyboardKey types Key type Icon DescriptionSystem key combinations Press and hold F N while Pressing this system keyPgDn Internet button Internet buttonTo reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpadUsing the touchpad Do thisDo this Connecting the modem To connect the modemConnecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkTo connect to a wired Ethernet network Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connectionsGetting Help Getting Help HelpSpotTo start HelpSpot HelpSpot Searching for a topic HelpSpot videos To play a HelpSpot videoOnline help Gateway Web site Gateway Web siteUsing eSupport Support Home tabWindows Basics About the Windows environment Windows BasicsUsing the desktop Using the Start menuUsing the desktop To use the Start menuClick a file or program to open it Adding icons to the desktop To add icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Identifying window items Window item DescriptionTo view the drives on your computer Working with files and foldersViewing drives Working with files and folders Creating foldersTo see the files and folders on a drive To create a folder Copying and moving files and folders To copy a file or folder to another folderTo move a file or folder to another folder To delete files or folders To recover files or folders from the Recycle BinDeleting files and folders To browse for a file Browsing for files and foldersTo empty the Recycle Bin Working with files and folders Searching for files Searching for files Using the Windows Search utilityTo find files and folders using the Search utility Using advanced search options Working with documents Creating a new documentTo create a new document Working with documentsSaving a document To save a documentOpening a document To open a documentPrinting a document To print a documentShortcuts ShortcutsWindows Basics Using the Internet Using the Internet Learning about the InternetSetting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet accountTo set up an Internet account with America Online To disconnect from your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo connect to your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide WebConnecting to a Web site To connect to a Web siteDownloading files To download files or programs from a Web siteSending e-mail Using e-mailTo send e-mail using America Online Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America OnlineUsing e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia Using drives Using MultimediaTo use a diskette Using the diskette driveUsing drives Using the DVD or recordable CD drive CD-RW drive DVD driveInserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVDChanging drives To change bay modulesUsing drives Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume in Windows XPTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels Adjusting the volumeClick the Volume tab 100Adjusting the volume in Windows To adjust overall volume level using hardware controlsTo adjust overall volume level from Windows 101102 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs in Windows XPTo play a CD 103104 Listening to CDs in Windows 105106 Recording and playing audioTo make an audio recording Recording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder107 108 To play a file using the Windows Media PlayerPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 109 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player110 Using MusicMatchPlaying CDs 111 Using MusicMatchTo play a music CD in Windows XP 112 Creating MP3 music filesTo play a music CD in Windows To create rip MP3 files 113Page 115 Editing track informationTo edit track information Building a music library 116117 Changing the music library display settingsTo change the music library display settings 118 Listening to Internet radioTo listen to an Internet radio station Using a recordable CD drive Using advanced featuresUsing a recordable CD drive Creating data CDsTo create a data CD 120121 122 Creating music CDs 123To create music CDs 124125 126 Copying CDs 127To copy a CD 128129 130 Playing a DVDTo play a DVD 131 Playing a DVD132 Capturing videoTo use Pinnacle Expression Sending and 8 Receiving Faxes 133Installing and configuring Fax Installing Fax in Windows XPTo install Fax 134Configuring Fax in Windows XP To configure Microsoft FaxInstalling and configuring Fax 135136 Configuring Fax in Windows 137138 Sending a simple fax To send a simple fax139 Sending a simple fax140 Setting up your cover page templateTo set up your fax cover page template Faxing from programs To fax a document directly from most programs141 Faxing from programsFaxing a scanned document Receiving and viewing a faxTo fax a document that you have scanned To receive and view a fax in Windows XPCanceling a fax To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XPTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows Canceling a fax144 Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XPTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP To automatically cancel a failed faxAutomatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP 145146 Managing Power 147148 Monitoring the battery chargeManaging Power 149 Recharging the batteryRecharging the battery 150 Recalibrating the batteryTo recalibrate the battery To replace the battery Changing batteries151 Changing batteries152 Extending battery life Conserving battery powerUsing alternate power sources Extending battery lifeIf your computer You want to Then Changing power modes154 Changing power settings Changing the power schemeTo change the power scheme Changing power settings156 157 Changing alarm optionsTo change the alarm options 158 Changing advanced settingsTo change advanced power management settings 159 Activating and using Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode To use Hibernate mode 160161 Changing SpeedStep settingsTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 162163 164 Travel Tips 165Radio frequency wireless connections Modem166 Travel TipsFiles Security167 Files168 PowerTo create a startup password Additional tips Additional tips169 170 Customizing 11 Your Computer 171Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depthTo change the color depth 172Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 173174 Adjusting the screen resolutionTo adjust the screen resolution 175 Changing the colors on your Windows desktopTo change desktop colors in Windows XP 176 To change desktop colors in Windows 177178 Changing the desktop backgroundTo change the desktop background in Windows XP To change the desktop background in Windows 179180 Click the Background tab181 Selecting a screen saverTo select a screen saver 182 Changing the touchpad settings To change your touchpad settingsChanging the touchpad settings 183184 Adding and modifying user accountsTo add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP Adding and modifying user accounts To switch user accounts in Windows XP185 186 Networking Your Computer 187Benefits of networking Sharing a single Internet connectionSharing drives 188Sharing peripheral devices Streaming audio and video filesPlaying multi-player games 189Wired Ethernet network Wireless Ethernet networkSelecting a network connection 190Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet networkEthernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 191Example wired Ethernet network 192Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 193Using a wireless Ethernet network 194195 Example access point wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network 196 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 197For more information 198Using your notebook on a network To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XPUsing your notebook on a network 199To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows 200Moving from Your 13 Old Computer 201Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard202 Moving from Your Old ComputerTransferring files Finding your filesTo find files in the My Documents folder 203File type File usually ends To find files using Find or Search204 Transferring Internet settings Setting up your ISPTransferring Internet settings To use the Internet Connection WizardInstalling your old printer or scanner Installing a USB printer or scannerTransferring your e-mail and address book Transferring your Internet shortcutsInstalling a parallel port printer To install your old printerInstalling your old printer or scanner 207Installing your old programs 208Maintaining 14 Your Computer 209Maintenance task Immediately Caring for your computer210 Maintaining Your ComputerCaring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed211 212 Creating an emergency startup disketteTo create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP 213 Creating an emergency startup disketteProtecting your computer from viruses 214Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses215 216 To update Norton AntiVirusTo remove a virus Managing hard drive space Checking hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 217218 Using Disk CleanupTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 219 Checking the hard drive for errorsTo check the hard drive for errors 220 221 Defragmenting the hard driveTo run Disk Defragmenter 222 Backing up files 223224 Using the Scheduled Task WizardTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard 225 226 Cleaning your computerCleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the computer screenCleaning the mouse Cleaning your computerTo clean your trackball mouse 228Restoring Software 229Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs230 Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall device driversReinstalling device drivers 231232 To update device drivers Updating device drivers233 Updating device drivers234 Reinstalling programs To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CDReinstalling programs 235236 To reinstall other programs from a CD 237Reinstalling Windows 238Reinstalling Windows 239240 Upgrading Your 241Adding and removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card242 Upgrading Your NotebookAdding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card243 Preventing static electricity discharge 244245 Preventing static electricity discharge246 Adding or replacing memoryTo add or replace a memory module 247 Adding or replacing memoryPage Troubleshooting 249250 Safety guidelinesTroubleshooting First steps Software support tools251 First stepsTroubleshooting CD, DVD, or recordable CD drivesYour notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive An audio CD does not produce soundDVD movie will not play 253Cleaning CDs or DVDs Device installationYou have computer problems after adding a new device To check IRQ usage in Windows XPDiskette drive To check IRQ usage in WindowsTo free IRQ resources for the new device 255Display 256To restore deleted files File managementHard drive 257You see a Data error message InternetYou cannot connect to the Internet 258Connecting to a Web site takes too long 259260 KeyboardMemory You see a Not enough memory error message ModemYour modem does not dial or does not connect 261262 To check the dialing properties in Windows XPTo check the dialing properties in Windows Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K 263To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server To run modem diagnostics in Windows XPModem is not recognized by your notebook 264265 To run modem diagnostics in WindowsModem is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the modem volume in Windows XP To turn down the modem volume in WindowsMouse External mouse does not work267 PasswordsNetworks 268 PowerPC Cards To set a default printer in Windows XP To set a default printer in WindowsPrinter 269You see a Printer queue is full error message 270Sound TouchpadVideo 271272 Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support273 Telephone supportService description How to reach Resource Service description How to reachTelephone numbers 274Tutoring and training Self-helpTutoring 275276 Resource Service description For more informationTraining 277 Important safety informationSetting up your system Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Replacement parts and accessories278 Care during use279 Wireless GuidanceRegulatory compliance statements 280 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of America281 282 FCC declaration of conformity283 Canada 284Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Unintentional emitter per ICES-003285 Mexico 286Intentional emitter Unintentional emitterLaser safety statement 287Macrovision statement 288All Rights Reserved Trademark AcknowledgmentsIndex 289290 Link 3, 22, 48 291292 DVD199 293294 295 108 296297 Battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151 298167 299140 300215 301302