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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway 600
11
Front
12
Left Side
13
Right Side
15
Back
16
Bottom
18
Keyboard Area
20
Identifying Your Model
22
Gateway Model Number
22
Gateway Serial Number
22
Internal Wireless Label
23
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
23
Finding Your Specifications
24
Accessories
26
2 Getting Started
29
Connecting the AC Adapter
30
Protecting from Power Source Problems
32
Starting Your Notebook
33
Waking up Your Notebook
34
Turning off Your Notebook
34
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook
35
Status Indicators
36
Using the Keyboard
38
Key Types
39
System Key Combinations
40
Multi-Function Buttons
42
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
43
Using the Touchpad
44
Connecting the Modem
46
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
47
Broadband Internet Connections
48
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
48
3 Getting Help
49
Helpspot
50
Searching for a Topic
52
Helpspot Videos
53
Online Help
54
Gateway Web Site
55
Using Esupport
56
4 Windows Basics
57
About the Windows Environment
58
Using the Desktop
59
Using the Start Menu
59
Adding Icons to the Desktop
61
Identifying Window Items
62
Working with Files and Folders
64
Viewing Drives
64
Creating Folders
65
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
67
Deleting Files and Folders
69
Browsing for Files and Folders
70
Searching for Files
72
Using the Windows Search Utility
73
Working with Documents
75
Creating a New Document
75
Saving a Document
76
Opening a Document
77
Printing a Document
78
Shortcuts
79
5 Using the Internet
81
Learning about the Internet
82
Setting up an Internet Account
83
Accessing Your Internet Account
84
Using the World Wide Web
85
Connecting to a Web Site
86
Downloading Files
87
Using E-Mail
88
Sending E-Mail
88
Checking Your E-Mail
89
6 Using Multimedia
91
Using the Diskette Drive
92
Using the DVD or Recordable CD Drive
94
Identifying Drive Types
94
Inserting a CD or DVD
95
Adjusting the Volume
96
Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
96
Adjusting the Volume in Windows 2000
99
Using Audio DJ
101
Audio DJ Controls
102
Assigning Music to Play Channels
103
Playing Your Play Channels
105
Listening to Cds
106
Listening to Cds in Windows XP
106
Listening to Cds in Windows 2000
108
Recording and Playing Audio
109
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
111
Using Musicmatch
113
Playing Cds
113
Creating MP3 Music Files
115
Editing Track Information
118
Building a Music Library
119
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
120
Listening to Internet Radio
121
Using Advanced Features
122
Using a Recordable CD Drive
122
Creating Data Cds
122
Creating Music Cds
126
Copying Cds
131
Playing a DVD
136
Viewing the Display on a Television
138
Capturing Video
141
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes
143
Installing and Configuring Fax
144
Installing Fax in Windows XP
144
Configuring Fax in Windows XP
145
Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
147
Sending a Simple Fax
149
Setting up Your Cover
150
Faxing from Programs
151
Faxing a Scanned Document
152
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
152
Canceling a Fax
153
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax in Windows XP
154
Automatically Cancelling a Fax in Windows XP
155
8 Managing Power
157
Monitoring the Battery Charge
158
Recharging the Battery
159
Recalibrating the Battery
160
Changing Batteries
161
Replacing the Main Battery
161
Installing a Secondary Battery
163
Extending Battery Life
166
Conserving Battery Power
166
Using Alternate Power Sources
166
Changing Power Modes
167
Changing Power Settings
168
Changing the Power Scheme
168
Changing Alarm Options
170
Changing Advanced Settings
171
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
172
Changing Speedstep Settings
174
9 Travel Tips
177
Modem
178
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
178
Files
179
Security
179
Power
180
Additional Tips
181
10 Customizing Your Computer
183
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
184
Adjusting the Color Depth
184
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
186
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
187
Changing the Desktop Background
190
Selecting a Screen Saver
193
Changing the Touchpad Settings
195
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
197
11 Networking Your Computer
199
Benefits of Networking
200
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
200
Sharing Drives
200
Sharing Peripheral Devices
201
Streaming Audio and Video Files
201
Playing Multi-Player Games
201
Selecting a Network Connection
202
Wired Ethernet Network
202
Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11A or IEEE 802.11B) Network
202
Using a Wired Ethernet Network
203
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
203
Example Wired Ethernet Network
204
Equipment You Need for a Wired Ethernet Network
205
Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
206
Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
207
Equipment You Need for an Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
208
Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
209
Equipment You Need for a Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
210
For more Information
210
Using Your Notebook on a Network
211
Installing and Configuring Your Notebook for Ethernet Networking
211
Turning Your Wireless Ethernet on or off
211
12 Moving from Your Old Computer
213
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
214
Transferring Files
215
Finding Your Files
215
Transferring Internet Settings
217
Setting up Your ISP
217
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
218
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
218
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
218
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
218
Installing a Parallel Port Printer
219
Installing Your Old Programs
220
13 Maintaining Your Computer
221
Caring for Your Computer
222
Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
224
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
226
Managing Hard Drive Space
229
Checking Hard Drive Space
229
Using Disk Cleanup
230
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
231
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
233
Backing up Files
235
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
236
Cleaning Your Computer
238
Cleaning the Exterior
238
Cleaning the Keyboard
239
Cleaning the Computer Screen
239
Cleaning the Mouse
239
14 Restoring Software
241
Using the Restoration Cds
242
Reinstalling Device Drivers
243
Updating Device Drivers
245
Reinstalling Programs
247
Reinstalling Windows
250
15 Upgrading Your Notebook
253
Adding and Removing a PC Card
254
Changing Drives
256
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
259
Adding or Replacing Memory
261
Replacing the Main Hard Drive Kit
265
16 Using the Gateway 600 Port Replicator
269
Front
270
Back
271
Connecting to the Port Replicator
273
Attaching to the Port Replicator
273
Disconnecting from the Port Replicator
274
Securing Your Port Replicator
276
17 Troubleshooting
277
Safety Guidelines
278
First Steps
279
Software Support Tools
279
Troubleshooting
280
CD or DVD Drives
280
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
282
Device Installation
282
Diskette Drive
283
Display
284
File Management
285
Hard Drive
286
Internet
287
Keyboard
288
Memory
289
Modem
289
Mouse
294
Networks
295
Passwords
295
PC Cards
296
Power
296
Printer
297
Sound
299
Touchpad
299
Video
300
Telephone Support
301
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
301
Telephone Numbers
302
Tutoring and Training
303
Self-Help
303
Tutoring
303
Training
304
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
305
Important Safety Information
305
Regulatory Compliance Statements
307
Wireless Guidance
307
United States of America
309
Laser Safety Statement
315
Index
317
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