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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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1 Checking out Your Gateway 400
9
Front
10
Left Side
11
Right Side
13
Back
14
Bottom
15
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
23
2 Getting Started
25
Connecting the AC Adapter
26
Protecting from Power Source Problems
28
Starting Your Notebook
29
Waking up Your Notebook
30
Turning off Your Notebook
30
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
31
Status Indicators
32
Using the Keyboard
34
Key Types
35
System Key Combinations
36
Multi-Function Buttons
38
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
39
Using the Touchpad
40
Connecting the Modem
42
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
43
Broadband Internet Connections
44
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
44
3 Getting Help
45
Helpspot
46
Searching for a Topic
48
Helpspot Videos
49
Online Help
50
Gateway Web Site
51
Using Esupport
52
4 Windows Basics
53
About the Windows Environment
54
Using the Desktop
55
Using the Start Menu
55
Adding Icons to the Desktop
56
Identifying Window Items
57
Working with Files and Folders
59
Viewing Drives
59
Creating Folders
60
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
62
Deleting Files and Folders
64
Browsing for Files and Folders
65
Searching for Files
67
Using the Windows Search Utility
68
Working with Documents
70
Creating a New Document
70
Saving a Document
71
Opening a Document
72
Printing a Document
73
Shortcuts
74
5 Using the Internet
75
Learning about the Internet
76
Setting up an Internet Account
77
Accessing Your Internet Account
78
Using the World Wide Web
79
Connecting to a Web Site
80
Downloading Files
81
Using E-Mail
82
Sending E-Mail
82
Checking Your E-Mail
83
6 Using Multimedia
85
Using the Diskette Drive
86
Using the CD or DVD Drive
87
Identifying Drive Types
87
Inserting a CD or DVD
88
Adjusting the Volume
89
Listening to Cds
92
Recording and Playing Audio
94
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
96
Using Musicmatch
97
Playing Cds
97
Creating MP3 Music Files
99
Editing Track Information
101
Building a Music Library
102
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
103
Listening to Internet Radio
104
Using Advanced Features
105
Using a Recordable Drive
105
Creating Data Cds
105
Creating Music Cds
109
Copying Cds
113
Playing a DVD
116
Capturing Video
117
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes
119
Installing and Configuring Fax
120
Installing Fax
120
Configuring Fax
120
Sending a Simple Fax
123
Setting up Your Cover
124
Faxing from Programs
125
Faxing a Scanned Document
125
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
126
Canceling a Fax
126
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
127
Automatically Cancelling a Fax
128
8 Managing Power
129
Monitoring the Battery Charge
130
Recharging the Battery
131
Recalibrating the Battery
132
Changing the Battery
133
Replacing the Battery
133
Extending Battery Life
135
Conserving Battery Power
135
Using Alternate Power Sources
135
Changing Power Modes
136
Changing Power Settings
137
Changing the Power Scheme
138
Changing Alarm Options
139
Changing Advanced Settings
140
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
141
9 Travel Tips
143
Modem
144
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
144
Files
145
Security
145
Power
146
Additional Tips
147
10 Customizing Your Computer
149
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
150
Adjusting the Color Depth
150
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
151
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
153
Changing the Desktop Background
154
Selecting a Screen Saver
156
Changing the Touchpad Settings
158
Programming the Multi-Function Buttons
160
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
161
11 Networking Your Computer
163
Benefits of Networking
164
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
164
Sharing Drives
164
Sharing Peripheral Devices
165
Streaming Audio and Video Files
165
Playing Multi-Player Games
165
Selecting a Network Connection
166
Wired Ethernet Network
166
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11A or IEEE 802.11B) Network
166
Using a Wired Ethernet Network
167
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
167
Example Wired Ethernet Network
168
Equipment You Need for a Wired Ethernet Network
169
Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
170
Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
171
Equipment You Need for an Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
172
Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
173
Equipment You Need for a Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
174
For more Information
174
Using Your Notebook on a Network
175
Installing and Configuring Your Notebook for Ethernet Networking
175
Turning Your Wireless Ethernet on or off
175
12 Moving from Your Old Computer
177
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
178
Transferring Files
179
Finding Your Files
179
Transferring Internet Settings
181
Setting up Your ISP
181
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
182
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
182
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
182
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
182
Installing a Parallel Port Printer
183
Installing Your Old Programs
184
13 Maintaining Your Computer
185
Caring for Your Computer
186
Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
188
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
190
Managing Hard Drive Space
193
Checking Hard Drive Space
193
Using Disk Cleanup
194
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
195
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
197
Backing up Files
199
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
200
Cleaning Your Computer
201
Cleaning the Exterior
201
Cleaning the Keyboard
202
Cleaning the Computer Screen
202
Cleaning the Mouse
202
14 Restoring Software
205
Using the Restoration Cds
206
Reinstalling Device Drivers
207
Updating Device Drivers
209
Reinstalling Programs
211
Reinstalling Windows
213
15 Upgrading Your Notebook
215
Adding and Removing a PC Card
216
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
218
Adding or Replacing Memory
220
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
223
16 Troubleshooting
227
Safety Guidelines
228
First Steps
229
Software Support Tools
229
Troubleshooting
230
CD or DVD Drives
230
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
232
Device Installation
232
Diskette Drive
233
Display
234
File Management
235
Hard Drive
235
Internet
236
Keyboard
238
Memory
238
Modem
239
Mouse
243
Networks
244
Passwords
244
PC Cards
244
Power
245
Printer
245
Sound
247
Video
248
Telephone Support
249
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
249
Telephone Numbers
250
Tutoring and Training
251
Self-Help
251
Tutoring
251
Training
252
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
253
Important Safety Information
253
Regulatory Compliance Statements
255
Wireless Guidance
255
United States of America
257
Laser Safety Statement
263
Index
265
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