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Maintaining Your

Gateway M675

This chapter provides basic information about maintaining

your notebook hardware and software. Read this chapter

to learn how to:

■ Care for your notebook

■ Protect your notebook from viruses

■ Manage hard drive space

■ Back up files

■ Clean your notebook

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- Table of Contents3
1 Checking out Your Gateway M67511
- Front12
- Left Side13
- Right Side16
- Back17
- Bottom18
- Keyboard Area20
- Identifying Your Model22
- Finding Your Specifications24
- Accessories25
2 Getting Started27
- Safety Instructions28
- Connecting the AC Adapter31
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems33
- Starting Your Notebook34
  - Waking up Your Notebook35
- Turning off Your Notebook35
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Notebook36
- Status Indicators37
- Using the Keyboard39
  - Key Types40
  - System Key Combinations41
- Multi-Function Buttons43
- Using the Audio Controls44
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad45
  - Using the Touchpad46
- Connecting the Modem48
- Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network49
  - Broadband Internet Connections50
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device50
3 Getting Help51
- Help and Support52
  - Searching for a Topic52
- Do more with Gateway53
- Online Help54
- Gateway Web Site55
  - Using Esupport55
4 Windows Basics57
- About the Windows Environment58
- Using the Desktop59
  - Using the Start Menu59
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop60
- Identifying Window Items61
- Working with Files and Folders63
- Searching for Files70
  - Using the Windows Search Utility71
- Working with Documents73
- Shortcuts77
5 Using the Internet79
- Learning about the Internet80
- Setting up an Internet Account81
  - Accessing Your Internet Account82
- Using the World Wide Web83
  - Connecting to a Web Site84
  - Downloading Files85
- Using E-Mail86
  - Sending E-Mail86
  - Checking Your E-Mail87
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes89
- Installing and Configuring Fax90
- Sending a Simple Fax94
- Setting up Your Cover96
- Faxing from Programs97
- Faxing a Scanned Document97
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax98
- Canceling a Fax98
- Automatically Retry Sending a Fax in Windows XP99
- Automatically Cancelling a Fax in Windows XP100
7 Using Multimedia101
- Adjusting the Volume102
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP102
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows 2000105
- Configuring the Audio Jacks107
- Recording and Playing Audio109
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player111
- Using S/PDIF Digital Audio113
- Changing Modules115
- Using the CD or DVD Drive118
  - Identifying Drive Types118
  - Inserting a CD or DVD119
- Listening to Cds120
  - Listening to Cds in Windows XP120
  - Listening to Cds in Windows 2000122
- Using MUSICMATCH124
- Playing a DVD132
- Creating Cds and Dvds Using Roxio Easy CD Creator134
- Creating Cds and Dvds Using Nero Express147
- Using the Optional Diskette Drive162
- Using the Optional Memory Card Reader164
- Connecting a Digital Camera168
- Connecting a Digital Video Camera169
- Editing Videos and Creating Video Dvds170
- Viewing the Display on a Projector or Monitor171
- Viewing the Display on a Television173
8 Managing Power177
- Monitoring the Battery Charge178
- Recharging the Battery179
- Recalibrating the Battery180
- Changing Batteries181
  - Replacing the Battery182
- Extending Battery Life184
- Changing Power Settings186
9 Traveling with Your Gateway M675193
- Packing Your Notebook194
- Traveling by Air194
- Modem194
- Radio Frequency Wireless Connections195
- Files195
- Security196
- Power197
- Additional Tips197
10 Customizing Your Gateway M675199
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings200
- Changing the Touchpad Settings211
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts213
11 Networking Your Gateway M675215
- Benefits of Networking216
- Selecting a Network Connection218
  - Wired Ethernet Network218
  - Wireless Ethernet Network218
- Using a Wired Ethernet Network219
- Using a Wireless Ethernet Network222
- Using Your Notebook on a Network228
  - Installing and Configuring Your Notebook for Ethernet Networking228
  - Turning Your Wireless Ethernet Emitter on or off228
12 Moving from Your Old Computer229
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard230
- Transferring Files230
  - Finding Your Files231
- Transferring Internet Settings232
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner233
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner234
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer234
- Installing Your Old Programs235
13 Maintaining Your Gateway M675237
- Caring for Your Notebook238
  - Maintenance Schedule239
- Protecting Your Notebook from Viruses240
- Managing Hard Drive Space243
- Cleaning Your Notebook251
14 Restoring Software255
- Using the Restoration Cds256
- Reinstalling Device Drivers257
- Updating Device Drivers259
- Reinstalling Programs260
- Reinstalling Windows262
15 Upgrading Your Gateway M675265
- Adding and Removing a PC Card266
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge268
- Adding or Replacing Memory269
- Replacing the Hard Drive272
16 Using the Gateway M675 Port Replicator277
- Front278
- Using the Gateway M675 Port Replicator278
- Back279
- Connecting to the Port Replicator283
  - Attaching to the Port Replicator283
  - Disconnecting from the Port Replicator284
- Securing Your Port Replicator285
17 Troubleshooting287
- Safety Guidelines288
- First Steps289
- Software Support Tools289
- Troubleshooting290
- Telephone Support313
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support313
  - Telephone Numbers314
- Tutoring and Training315
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information317
- Important Safety Information317
- Regulatory Compliance Statements320
- Wireless Guidance320
- United States of America322
- Laser Safety Statement327
- Epa Energy Star327
Index331

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