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Gateway 400 manual Adjusting the screen resolution, 143

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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings

3 Click the Settings tab.

4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality or Colors list, then click the color depth you want.

5 To save your changes, click OK, then click Yes.

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Support

For more information about adjusting display settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword changing display settings in the

HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.

Adjusting the screen resolution

You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Using Multimedia Using the InternetWindows Basics Iii Managing PowerSending and Receiving Faxes Customizing Your Computer Travel TipsNetworking Your Computer Maintaining Your Computer 169Restoring Software Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index TroubleshootingUpgrading Your Notebook Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Component Icon Description FrontComponent Left sideSpeakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are Right side Back Bottom Component Icon Description Keyboard area Component Icon Description Gateway model number Identifying your modelGateway serial number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Internal wireless labelFinding your specifications Checking Out Your Gateway Peripheral devices AccessoriesBatteries and automobile/airplane power adapters Carrying casesPrinters Getting Started To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapterConnecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems To start your notebook Starting your notebookWaking up your notebook Turning off your notebookTo turn off your notebook To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookIndicator Icon Description Status indicatorsStatus indicators Using the keyboard Key type Icon Description Key typesPress and hold F N while Pressing this system key System key combinationsDecrease the brightness of the display Button Icon Press to Multi-function buttonsUsing the EZ Pad touchpad Do this Using the touchpadUsing the EZ Pad touchpad To connect the modem Connecting the modemTo connect to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkBroadband Internet connections Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceGetting Help To start HelpSpot HelpSpotHelpSpot Searching for a topic To play a HelpSpot video HelpSpot videosOnline help Gateway Web site Support Home tab Using eSupportWindows Basics About the Windows environment Desktop elements Description Using the desktopUsing the Start menu To use the Start menuTo add icons to the desktop Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Identifying window itemsWindow item Description Viewing drives Working with files and foldersTo view the drives on your computer To see the files and folders on a drive Creating foldersTo create a folder To copy a file or folder to another folder Copying and moving files and foldersTo move a file or folder to another folder Deleting files and folders To recover files or folders from the Recycle BinTo delete files or folders To empty the Recycle Bin Browsing for files and foldersTo browse for a file Searching for files To find files and folders using the Search utility Using the Windows Search utilityUsing advanced search options Creating a new document Working with documentsTo create a new document To save a document Saving a documentTo open a document Opening a documentTo print a document Printing a documentDo this ShortcutsUsing the Internet Learning about the Internet To set up an Internet account with America Online Setting up an Internet accountTo connect to your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo disconnect from your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web To connect to a Web site Connecting to a Web siteTo download files or programs from a Web site Downloading filesTo send e-mail using America Online Using e-mailSending e-mail Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America OnlineUsing the Internet Using Multimedia To use a diskette Using the diskette driveIdentifying drive types Using the CD or DVD driveCD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive To insert a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVDTo adjust the overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controlsTo adjust specific volume levels Click the Volume tab Listening to CDs Listening to CDsTo play a CD Listening to CDs To make an audio recording Recording and playing audioClicking Stop To play an audio recording in Sound RecorderPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player To play a file using the Windows Media PlayerPlaying CDs Using MusicMatchTo play a music CD To create rip MP3 files Creating MP3 music filesClick the record button. The Recorder window opens To edit track information Editing track informationBuilding a music library To change the music library display settings Changing the music library display settingsTo listen to an Internet radio station Listening to Internet radioUsing advanced features Using a recordable driveCreating data CDs Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD drive To create a data CDSelect Source Files Source Pane Add 100 101 Creating music CDs102 To create music CDs103 104 105 Copying CDs106 To copy a CD107 To play a DVD Playing a DVD108 To use Pinnacle Expression Capturing video109 110 111 Sending and 7 Receiving FaxesTo install Fax Installing and configuring FaxInstalling Fax Configuring Fax113 To configure Microsoft Fax114 To send a simple fax Sending a simple fax115 To set up your fax cover page template Setting up your cover page template116 To fax a document that you have scanned Faxing from programsFaxing a scanned document To fax a document directly from most programsTo receive and view a fax Canceling a faxTo cancel a fax that has not been sent Receiving and viewing a faxTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically retry sending a fax119 To automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax120 121 Managing Power122 Monitoring the battery charge123 Recharging the batteryTo recalibrate the battery Recalibrating the battery124 125 Changing the batteryReplacing the battery To replace the battery126 127 Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Using alternate power sources128 Changing power modesIf your computer You want to Then 129 Changing power settingsTo change the power scheme Changing the power scheme130 To change the alarm options Changing alarm options131 To change advanced power management settings Changing advanced settings132 To activate Hibernate mode Activating and using Hibernate mode133 134 To use Hibernate mode135 Travel TipsModem Radio frequency wireless connections136 Security Files137 To create a startup password Power138 139 Additional tips140 141 Customizing 10 Your Computer142 Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth To change the color depth143 Adjusting the screen resolution144 To adjust the screen resolutionTo change desktop colors Changing the colors on your Windows desktop145 To change the desktop background Changing the desktop background146 147 To select a screen saver Selecting a screen saver148 149 To change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings150 151 Changing the touchpad settingsTo program the multi-function buttons Programming the multi-function buttons152 To add, delete, or modify user accounts Adding and modifying user accounts153 154 To switch user accounts155 Networking Your Computer156 Benefits of networkingSharing a single Internet connection Sharing drives157 Sharing peripheral devicesStreaming audio and video files Playing multi-player games158 Wired Ethernet networkWireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b network Selecting a network connectionEthernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a wired Ethernet network159 160 Example wired Ethernet network161 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network162 Using a wireless Ethernet network163 Example access point wireless Ethernet network164 165 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network166 For more informationTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off Using your notebook on a network167 168 169 Moving from Your 12 Old ComputerTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard170 171 Transferring filesFinding your files To find files in the My Documents folder172 To find files using Find or SearchFile type File usually ends 173 Transferring Internet settingsSetting up your ISP To use the Internet Connection WizardTransferring your Internet shortcuts Installing your old printer or scannerInstalling a USB printer or scanner Transferring your e-mail and address bookTo install your old printer Installing a parallel port printer175 176 Installing your old programs177 Maintaining 13 Your ComputerAfter purchase Maintenance task ImmediatelyCaring for your computer 178179 Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When neededTo create an emergency startup diskette Creating an emergency startup diskette180 Creating an emergency startup diskette 181182 Protecting your computer from viruses183 To scan for virusesTo remove a virus To update Norton AntiVirus184 185 Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space To check hard drive spaceTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program Using Disk Cleanup186 To check the hard drive for errors Checking the hard drive for errors187 188 To run Disk Defragmenter Defragmenting the hard drive189 190 191 Backing up filesTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard Using the Scheduled Task Wizard192 Cleaning the exterior Cleaning your computer193 194 Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning the mouse195 To clean your trackball mouse196 197 Restoring Software198 Using the Restoration CDsPage 200 201 202 To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD Reinstalling programs203 204 To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers Reinstalling Windows205 206 207 Upgrading YourTo insert a PC Card Adding and removing a PC Card208 209 To remove a PC Card210 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 211To add or replace memory modules Adding or replacing memory212 Adding or replacing memory 213Page To replace the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit215 216 217 218 219 Troubleshooting220 Safety guidelinesSoftware support tools First steps221 An audio CD does not produce sound TroubleshootingCD or DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive223 DVD movie will not playTo check IRQ usage Cleaning CDs or DVDsDevice installation You have computer problems after adding a new deviceTo free IRQ resources for the new device Diskette drive225 226 Display227 To restore deleted filesFile management Hard drive228 You see a Data error messageInternet You cannot connect to the Internet229 Connecting to a Web site takes too longExternal keyboard does not work You see a Memory error messageKeyboard MemoryYour modem does not dial or does not connect You see a Not enough memory error messageModem To check the dialing properties232 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56KModem is not recognized by your notebook To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server233 Modem is noisy when it dials and connects To run modem diagnostics234 External mouse works erratically To turn down the modem volumeMouse External mouse does not work236 PasswordsNetworks PC CardsPrinter Power237 238 To set a default printerYou see a Printer queue is full error message To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline239 You see a Printer is out of paper error messageSound You are not getting sound from the built-in speakersExternal monitor is not working Video240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support241 242 Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach Telephone numbers243 Tutoring and trainingSelf-help TutoringTraining Resource Service description For more information244 Setting up your system Important safety information245 246 Replacement parts and accessoriesCare during use Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance247 248 249 United States of AmericaUnintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC declaration of conformity 250251 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Canada252 Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS253 Unintentional emitter Mexico254 Intentional emitter255 Laser safety statementTrademark Acknowledgments Macrovision statement256 All Rights Reserved257 Index258 259 DVD/CD-RW 260261 171262 Fn 27263 264 164265 Battery 23, 122, 123, 124, 125266 136267 268 116269 183