Adjusting the screen and desktop settingswww.gateway.com105Changing the desktop backgroundHelp & SupportFor more information about changingthe desktop background, click Start, thenclick Help and Support. Type the phrasechanging desktop background inthe Search box, then click the arrow.You can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows providesseveral backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have created or retrievedfrom other sources.To change the desktop background:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Ifyour Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog boxopens.3 Click the Desktop tab.4 Click a background picture inthe Background list.- OR -Click Browse to select abackground picture fromanother location.5 If you want the picture youchose to cover the entirescreen, click the arrow buttonto open the Position list, thenclick Stretch or Tile.If the picture you chose doesnot cover the entire screenand you did not choose tostretch or tile the picture, youcan change the solid colorbehind the picture by clicking the arrow button to open the Color list, thenclicking a color.6 Click OK.Selecting a screen saverCautionIf you are using a monitor (not aflat-panel display), an image may getburned in on your monitor screen if youleave your computer on for long periodsof time without using it. You should use ascreen saver which constantly changesits image to avoid this damage. Flatpanel displays cannot be damaged withimage burn-in.You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while youare away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers thatyou can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and ascommercial products.To select a screen saver:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Ifyour Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog boxopens.
