Gateway MX6452 8511385 - User Guide Gateway Notebook - Page 170

CHAPTER 11: Customizing Your notebook Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using an external CRT monitor, an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if you leave your notebook on for long periods of time without using it. You should use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to avoid this damage. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your notebook. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products. To select a screen saver: 1 Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 2 Click the Screen Saver tab. Help and Support For more information about selecting a screen saver, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in the Search box, then click the arrow. 160 3 Click the arrow button to open the Screen Saver list, then click the screen saver you want. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you want to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your changes. If the Settings button is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected.