Gateway FX542XT Personal Computer User Manual


 
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows
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Using a gadget’s control panel
Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior.
To use a gadget’s control panel:
1 In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget’s built-in control panel
appears on the gadget. (Slideshow gadget shown)
2 Click the control you want to operate.
Configuring the gadget Sidebar
You can change the appearance and behavior of the Sidebar.
To change Sidebar properties:
1 Right-click in an empty area of the Sidebar, then click Properties. The Windows Sidebar
Properties dialog box opens.
You can change:
Whether the Sidebar starts each time Windows starts
Whether the Sidebar is always on top of other windows (always visible)
The side of the screen the sidebar appears on
The monitor that the sidebar appears on (if you have multiple monitors)