Adjusting the volumewww.gateway.com15For more information about how to adjust the double-click speed, pointerspeed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other mouse settings, see“Changing the mouse settings” on page 112. For instructions on how to cleanthe mouse, see “Cleaning the mouse” on page 119.Adjusting the volumeHelp & SupportFor more information about adjustingthe volume, click Start, then click Helpand Support. Type the phraseadjusting volume in the Search box,then click the arrow.You can adjust volume using your speakers’ controls or the Windows volumecontrols. You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in yourcomputer.To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls:■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of thespeakers.-OR-Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For moreinformation, see “Using the keyboard” on page 12.To... Do this...Move the pointer on the computerdisplayMove the mouse around on the mouse pad. If you run out of space onyour mouse pad and need to move the pointer farther, pick up themouse, set it down in the middle of the mouse pad, then continuemoving the mouse.Select an object on the computerdisplayPosition the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the leftmouse button once. This action is called clicking.Start a program or open a file orfolderPosition the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the leftmouse button twice. This action is called double-clicking.Access a shortcut menu or find moreinformation about an object on thecomputer display.Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the rightmouse button once. This action is called right-clicking.Move an object on the computerdisplay.Position the pointer over the object. Press the left mouse button andhold it down. Move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of thecomputer display. Release the button to drop the object where you wantit.clickclickclick,clickclick,clickclickand dragclickand dragclick(hold)
