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This feature: Does this:
Speaker  Volume Adjusts or mutes the volume of the Gateway Tablet PC’s 
audio output: built-in speakers, external speakers, or 
headphones.
Display 
BrightnessAdjusts the display’s brightness level.
Calibrate Opens the Pen Calibration utility.
Display Rotation Changes the display’s orientation.
Graphics 
PropertiesAdjusts the display properties for an external monitor.
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Using speech recognition
The Gateway Tablet PC is designed to accept and interpret the human voice, 
both for dictation (speech recognition) and for keyboard-equivalent voice 
commands.
■Set up speech recognition through the Tablet PC Input Panel’s Tools menu.
■Learn more about voice commands in the Accessibility section of the Help 
and Support Center.
■Use the built-in microphone or connect an external microphone.
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Adding and modifying user accounts
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To add, delete, or modify user accounts:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Control Panel.
2Tap/Double-tap the User Accounts icon. The User Accounts window opens.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to add, delete, or modify a user account.
To switch user accounts:
1Ta p  Start, then tap Log Off. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens.
2Ta p  Switch User. The Windows We l c o m e screen opens.
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Networking Your
Ta b l e t P C
Connecting your home, small office, or home office 
computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single 
Internet connection among the connected computers.
Read this chapter to learn about:
■Benefits of using a network in your home, small office, 
or home office
■Types of network connections
■Purchasing additional network equipment
■Installing and configuring your tablet PC for Ethernet 
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■Turning wireless Ethernet on and off 

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Benefits of networking
A network lets you:
■Share a single Internet connection
■Share computer drives
■Share peripheral devices
■Stream audio and video files
■Play multi-player games
Sharing a single Internet connection
Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband 
connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same 
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Sharing peripheral devices
Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral 
devices, such as a printer. Select print from the computer you are currently using 
and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it is 
located on your network.
Streaming audio and video files
With a network, you can store audio files (such as the popular .MP3 files) and 
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Selecting a network connection
The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what 
type of connection you will use. Gateway supports both wired and wireless 
Ethernet networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a 
network connection.
Wired Ethernet network
Create a wired Ethernet network if:
■You are building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet 
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Using a wired Ethernet network
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Using a wired Ethernet network
A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected 
together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used 
in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in 
the home.
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet is available at three different speeds. Standard Ethernet runs at 
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Example wired Ethernet network
The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made 
up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting 
each of these components. The router is the central control point for the 
network. Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready 
devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides 
access to the Internet.
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