Laptop User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Checking Out Your GatewayM305
- Getting Started
- Connecting the ACadapter
- Starting your notebook
- Turning off your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZPad touchpad
- Connecting the modem
- Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
- Getting Help
- Windows Basics
- Using the Internet
- Using Multimedia
- Adjusting the volume
- Recording and playing audio
- Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Listening to CDs
- Using MUSICMATCH
- Playing a DVD
- Creating CDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator
- Creating CDs using Nero Express
- Advanced features
- Using the optional diskette drive
- Using the optional memory card reader
- Connecting a digital camera
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Managing Power
- Travel Tips
- Customizing Your Notebook
- Networking Your Notebook
- Moving From Your Old Computer
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Restoring Software
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Troubleshooting
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index
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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
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To change desktop colors in Windows 2000:
1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
opens.
2 Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
3 Click the Appearance tab.
4 If you want to apply one of Windows’ color schemes, click the arrow
button to open the
Scheme list, click the scheme you want, then click OK.
The new scheme appears on your desktop.
- OR -
If you want to create a new color scheme:
a Click the arrow button to open the Item list, then click the item you
want to change.
b Change the color or font settings for the item.
c Click Save As, type a name for the new scheme, then click OK.
d Click OK again. The new colors appear on your desktop.