Gateway Solo 5300 - Getting Started

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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read

this chapter to find out:

■ How to connect the AC power adapter

■ How to start and turn off your notebook

■ How to use the keyboard

■ How to use the EZ Pad™ touchpad

■ How to connect the modem

■ How to connect to an Ethernet network

■ How to install peripheral devices

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1 Checking out Your Gateway solo 53007
- Front8
- Left Side9
- Right Side11
- Back12
- Bottom14
- Keyboard Area16
- Identifying Your Model17
- Accessories18
2 Getting Started21
- Connecting the AC Adapter22
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems24
- Starting Your Notebook25
  - Waking up Your Notebook25
  - Turning off Your Notebook26
- Switching User Accounts in Windows XP27
- Status Indicators29
- Using the Keyboard30
  - Keys31
  - System Key Combinations32
- Using the EZ Pad Touchpad34
  - Using the Touchpad35
- Connecting the Modem36
- Connecting to an Ethernet Network37
  - Broadband Internet Connections37
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device38
3 Getting Help39
- Helpspot40
  - Helpspot Videos42
- Online Help43
- Gateway Web Site44
4 Windows Basics45
- About the Windows Environment46
- Using the Desktop47
  - Using the Start Menu48
- Identifying Window Items49
- Working with Files and Folders51
- Searching for Files58
  - Using the Windows XP, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Search Utility59
  - Using the Windows 98 Find Utility61
- Working with Documents63
- Shortcuts67
5 Using the Internet69
- Learning about the Internet70
- Setting up an Internet Account71
  - Accessing Your Internet Account72
- Using the World Wide Web73
  - Connecting to a Web Site74
  - Downloading Files75
- Using E-Mail76
  - Sending E-Mail76
  - Checking Your E-Mail77
6 Using Multimedia79
- Using Diskettes80
- Using the CD/DVD Drive81
  - Inserting a CD or DVD81
- Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP82
- Adjusting the Volume in Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 9886
- Listening to Cds in Windows XP, Windows Me, and Windows 200088
- Listening to Cds in Windows 9889
- Recording and Playing Audio90
  - Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player92
  - Playing a DVD93
- Using Musicmatch94
- Viewing the Display on a Television102
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes105
- Setting up Your Cover Page106
8 Managing Power111
- Monitoring the Battery Charge112
- Recharging the Battery113
- Recalibrating the Battery114
- Changing Batteries115
  - Installing a Second Battery116
- Extending Battery Life118
- Changing Power Settings120
  - Changing Speedstep Settings125
  - Changing Power Settings in Windows NT127
9 Travel Tips129
- Modem129
- Files130
- Security130
- Power131
10 Customizing Your Notebook133
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings134
- Changing the Touchpad Settings145
11 Upgrading Your Notebook147
- Adding PC Cards148
- Changing Bay Modules150
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge153
- Installing Memory154
- Replacing the Main Hard Drive158
- Replacing the Mini PCI Card159
12 Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station163
- Checking out the Port Replicator163
- Connecting to the Port Replicator169
- Checking out the Docking Station171
- Connecting to the Docking Station177
  - Adjusting Audio Settings179
- Installing a PCI Card in the Docking Station180
13 Networking Your Notebook185
- Using a Network186
- Introducing the Gateway Connected Home188
  - Components of a Gateway Connected Home189
- Selecting a Network Connection190
- Network Shopping List196
- For more Information199
14 Moving from Your Old Computer201
- Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer201
15 Maintaining Your Notebook207
- Caring for Your Computer207
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette209
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses213
- Managing Hard Drive Space215
- Cleaning Your Computer223
16 Restoring Software227
- Reinstalling Device Drivers227
- Windows XP241
- Reinstalling Windows242
  - Reinstalling Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP242
  - Reinstalling Windows NT 4.0243
- Reinstalling Programs244
17 Troubleshooting247
- Safety Guidelines248
- Troubleshooting249
  - First Steps249
- Software Support Tools250
- Telephone Support270
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support270
  - Telephone Numbers271
- Tutoring and Training272
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information275
- Important Safety Information275
- Regulatory Compliance Statements277
- Wireless Guidance277
- United States of America279
- European Union284
- Laser Safety Statement290
Index293

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