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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Checking out Your Gateway 200ARC
11
Front
12
Left Side
13
Right Side
14
Back
15
Bottom
16
Keyboard Area
17
Identifying Your Model
19
Gateway Model Number
19
Gateway Serial Number
19
Internal Wireless Label
20
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
20
Finding Your Specifications
21
Accessories
22
Getting Started
23
Connecting the AC Adapter
24
Protecting from Power Source Problems
26
Starting Your Notebook
27
Waking up Your Notebook
28
Turning off Your Notebook
28
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
29
Status Indicators
30
Using the Keyboard
32
Key Types
33
System Key Combinations
34
Multi-Function Buttons
36
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
37
Using the Touchpad
38
Connecting the Modem
40
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
41
Broadband Internet Connections
42
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
42
Getting Help
43
Help and Support
44
Searching for a Topic
44
Do more with Gateway
45
Online Help
46
Gateway Web Site
47
Using Esupport
48
Windows Basics
51
About the Windows Environment
52
Using the Desktop
53
Using the Start Menu
53
Adding Icons to the Desktop
54
Identifying Window Items
55
Working with Files and Folders
57
Viewing Drives
57
Creating Folders
58
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
59
Deleting Files and Folders
61
Browsing for Files and Folders
62
Searching for Files
64
Using the Windows Search Utility
65
Working with Documents
67
Creating a New Document
67
Saving a Document
68
Opening a Document
69
Printing a Document
70
Shortcuts
71
Using the Internet
73
Learning about the Internet
74
Setting up an Internet Account
75
Accessing Your Internet Account
76
Using the World Wide Web
77
Connecting to a Web Site
78
Downloading Files
79
Using E-Mail
80
Sending E-Mail
80
Checking Your E-Mail
81
Using Multimedia
83
Adjusting the Volume
84
Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
84
Adjusting the Volume in Windows 2000
87
Recording and Playing Audio
89
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
91
Using S/PDIF Digital Audio
92
Using the Optional Diskette Drive
95
Using the CD or DVD Drive
97
Identifying Drive Types
97
Inserting a CD or DVD
98
Listening to Cds
99
Listening to Cds in Windows XP
99
Listening to Cds in Windows 2000
101
Using MUSICMATCH
102
Playing Cds
102
Creating MP3 Music Files
104
Editing Track Information
105
Building a Music Library
107
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
108
Listening to Internet Radio
109
Using Advanced Features
109
Playing a DVD
110
Using a Recordable Drive
112
Creating Cds and Dvds Using Roxio Easy CD Creator
113
Creating Data Cds and Dvds
113
Creating Video Dvds
117
Creating Music Cds
119
Copying Cds and Dvds
123
Creating Cds and Dvds Using Nero Express
126
Copying a CD or DVD
127
Creating a Data CD or DVD
131
Copying Music Tracks
134
Creating a Music CD
137
Creating Video Dvds
141
Advanced Features
142
Connecting a Digital Camera
143
Connecting a Digital Video Camera
145
Viewing the Display on a Television
146
Changing from One Display to Another
149
Sending and Receiving Faxes
151
Installing and Configuring Fax
152
Installing Fax in Windows XP
152
Configuring Fax in Windows XP
153
Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
156
Sending a Simple Fax
157
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
159
Faxing from Programs
160
Faxing a Scanned Document
160
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
161
Canceling a Fax
161
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax in Windows XP
162
Automatically Cancelling a Fax in Windows XP
163
Managing Power
165
Monitoring the Battery Charge
166
Recharging the Battery
167
Recalibrating the Battery
168
Changing Batteries
169
Replacing the Battery
169
Extending Battery Life
171
Conserving Battery Power
171
Using Alternate Power Sources
172
Changing Power Modes
172
Changing Power Settings
173
Changing the Power Scheme
174
Changing Alarm Options
175
Changing Advanced Settings
177
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
178
Changing Speedstep Settings
180
Travel Tips
183
Modem
184
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
184
Files
185
Security
185
Power
186
Additional Tips
187
Customizing Your Computer
189
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
190
Adjusting the Color Depth
190
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
192
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
193
Changing the Desktop Background
196
Selecting a Screen Saver
199
Changing the Touchpad Settings
201
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
203
Networking Your Computer
205
Benefits of Networking
206
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
206
Sharing Drives
206
Sharing Peripheral Devices
207
Streaming Audio and Video Files
207
Playing Multi-Player Games
207
Selecting a Network Connection
208
Wired Ethernet Network
208
Wireless Ethernet Network
208
Using a Wired Ethernet Network
209
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
209
Example Wired Ethernet Network
210
Equipment You Need for a Wired Ethernet Network
211
Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
212
Wireless Ethernet Speed and Frequency
213
Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
214
Equipment You Need for an Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
215
Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
216
Equipment You Need for a Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
217
For more Information
217
Using Your Notebook on a Network
218
Installing and Configuring Your Notebook for Ethernet Networking
218
Turning Your Wireless Ethernet on or off
218
Moving from Your Old Computer
219
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
220
Transferring Files
221
Finding Your Files
221
Transferring Internet Settings
223
Setting up Your ISP
223
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
224
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
224
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
224
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
225
Installing Your Old Programs
226
Maintaining Your Computer
227
Caring for Your Computer
228
Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
230
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
232
Managing Hard Drive Space
235
Checking Hard Drive Space
235
Using Disk Cleanup
236
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
237
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
239
Backing up Files
241
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
241
Cleaning Your Computer
243
Cleaning the Exterior
243
Cleaning the Keyboard
243
Cleaning the Computer Screen
244
Cleaning the Mouse
244
Restoring Software
247
Using the Restoration Cds
248
Reinstalling Device Drivers
249
Updating Device Drivers
251
Reinstalling Programs
252
Reinstalling Windows
254
Upgrading Your Notebook
257
Adding and Removing a PC Card
258
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
260
Adding or Replacing Memory
261
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
266
Troubleshooting
271
Safety Guidelines
272
First Steps
273
Software Support Tools
273
Troubleshooting
274
CD or DVD Drives
274
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
276
Device Installation
276
Diskette Drive
277
Display
278
File Management
279
Hard Drive
279
Internet
280
Keyboard
282
Memory
282
Modem
283
Mouse
288
Networks
289
Passwords
289
PC Cards
290
Power
290
Printer
290
Sound
293
Video
293
Telephone Support
294
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
294
Telephone Numbers
295
Tutoring and Training
296
Self-Help
296
Tutoring
296
Training
297
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
299
Important Safety Information
299
Regulatory Compliance Statements
302
Wireless Guidance
302
United States of America
304
Laser Safety Statement
309
Index
311
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Brand
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Model
200
Category
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Language
English
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