Gateway LT41P User Manual

Name: Gateway LT41P
Brand: Gateway
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14 - Getting to know your computer

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

COMPUTER

After setting up your computer, as illustrated in the setup instructions, let

us show you around your new Gateway computer.

Gateway LT41P

Table of Contents2
Starting Your Computer4
Wireless Connection4
Registration5
Software Installation6
Recovery6
Having Trouble6
Computer Basics8
Safety and Comfort8
Safety Precautions8
Health Precautions11
14 - Getting to Know Your Computer14
Top View - Display15
Top View - Keyboard16
Left View18
Right View19
Base View20
Using the Keyboard22
Lock Keys and Numeric Keypad22
Special Keys23
Windows Keys25
Touchpad26
Touchpad Basics26
Touchpad Gestures27
Upgrading Your Computer Expanding through Options28
Connectivity Options28
Power Supply33
AC Power Adapter33
Battery Pack34
Battery Pack Characteristics34
Replacing the Battery Pack36
Installing or Removing the Battery Pack36
Charging the Battery37
Checking the Battery Level37
Optimizing Battery Life38
Battery-Low Warning38
Power Management40
Saving Power40
Software43
Using Windows and Your Software43
Internet Security Offer43
Gateway Recovery Management43
Internet44
First Steps on the Net44
Protecting Your Computer44
Choose an Internet Service Provider44
Network Connections46
Surf the Net50
Security50
Recovery60
Creating a Recovery Backup60
Creating a Drivers and Applications Backup64
Recovering Your System67
Reinstalling Drivers and Applications68
Returning to an Earlier System Snapshot71
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition72
Recovering from Windows73
Recovering from a Recovery Backup77
Frequently Asked Questions81
Frequently Asked Questions84
Tips and Hints for Using Windows 884
Three Concepts You Might Want to Keep in Mind84
How Do I Access the Charms84
How Do I Get to Start84
How Do I Jump between Apps85
How Do I Turn off My Computer85
Why Is There a New Interface85
How Do I Unlock My Computer85
How Do I Personalize My Computer86
I Want to Use Windows in the Way87
Desktop Back87
Where Are My Apps87
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)89
How Do I Add a Favorite to Internet Explorer89
How Do I Check for Windows Updates90
Where Can I Get more Information90
Regulatory Information91
Environment108
Software License111

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Brand	Gateway
Model	LT41P
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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