Gateway Profile 5.5 Manual
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25www.gateway.com Locking your computer Locking your computer You can install a Kensington™ cable lock to prevent the theft of your computer or its internal components. While the cable lock is installed, the computer’s back panel cannot be removed. To lock your computer: ■Install a cable lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back of your computer. Kensington lock slot
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26www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the multifunction or wireless keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 27. Tips & TricksFor instructions on...
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27www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Standard keyboard This keyboard is the basic model of keyboard available with your computer. Your keyboard’s appearance may vary. Press these keys... To... Function keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions. Navigation keys Move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page,...
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28www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Multifunction keyboard This keyboard is the full-featured model available with your computer. Press these keys...To . . . Function keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program’s help to learn more about function key actions. Navigation keys Move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a...
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29www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Special-function buttons Special-function buttonsIcons Press to... Previous Return to the previous CD track or DVD chapter. Play/Pause Start or pause the play of the CD or DVD. Stop Stop the play of CD or DVD. Next Move to the next CD track or DVD chapter. Volume down Decrease the volume. Volume up Increase the volume. Mute Turn off all sound. My Documents Open the My Documents folder. You can customize this button to open another program. Help Open online help. You...
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30www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Wireless keyboard This keyboard does not connect to your computer with cables. If a wireless keyboard came with your computer, use the instructions included in the box to set it up and use it. Search Open online search. You can customize this button to open another program. Internet Open your Web browser. You can customize this button to open another program. Press these keys...To . . . Function keys Start program actions. Each program uses different...
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31www.gateway.com Using the mouse Using the mouse The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on the computer display. As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same direction. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the display. You can use the scroll wheel on the mouse to move through a document. This feature is not available in all programs. Directional keys Move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Numeric keypad Type numbers...
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32www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on page 65. 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...
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33www.gateway.com Connecting the modem Connecting the modem Your computer may have the optional 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. To connect the modem: 1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the back of your computer. 2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3Start your computer, then start your communications program. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your...
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34www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started 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” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. External controls The computer display...