Gateway eMachine 3 - Manual (Page 76)

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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)
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