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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1
1 Checking out Your Gateway Notebook
7
Front
8
Left Side
10
Right Side
11
Back
13
Bottom
15
Identifying Your Model
17
Accessories
18
2 Getting Started
21
Connecting the AC Adapter
22
Protecting from Power Source Problems
24
Starting Your Notebook
25
Waking up Your Notebook
26
Turning off Your Notebook
26
Switching User Accounts in Windows XP
27
Status Indicators
29
Using the Keyboard
31
Keys
32
System Key Combinations
33
Multi-Function Buttons
35
Using the EZ Pad Touchpad
37
Using the Touchpad
38
Connecting the Modem
40
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
41
Broadband Internet Connections
41
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
42
3 Getting Help
43
Helpspot
44
Helpspot Videos
46
Online Help
47
Gateway Web Site
48
4 Windows Basics
49
About the Windows Environment
50
Using the Desktop
51
Using the Start Menu
52
Identifying Window Items
53
Working with Files and Folders
55
Viewing Drives
55
Creating Folders
56
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
57
Deleting Files and Folders
58
Browsing for Files and Folders
60
Searching for Files
61
Using the Windows XP, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Search Utility
62
Using the Windows 98 Find Utility
64
Working with Documents
66
Creating a New Document
66
Saving a Document
67
Opening a Document
68
Printing a Document
69
Shortcuts
70
5 Using the Internet
71
Learning about the Internet
72
Setting up an Internet Account
73
Accessing Your Internet Account
74
Using the World Wide Web
75
Connecting to a Web Site
76
Downloading Files
77
Using E-Mail
78
Sending E-Mail
78
Checking Your E-Mail
79
6 Using Multimedia
81
Using Diskettes
82
Using the CD/DVD Drive
83
Inserting a CD or DVD
83
Using Audio DJ
84
Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
86
Adjusting the Volume in Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98
90
Listening to Cds in Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Me
92
Listening to Cds in Windows 98
93
Recording and Playing Audio
94
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
96
Playing a DVD
97
Using Musicmatch
98
Playing Cds
98
Creating Music Files
100
Editing Track Information
101
Building a Music Library
102
Listening to Internet Radio
104
Using Advanced Features
105
Viewing the Display on a Television
106
Capturing Video
108
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes
109
Setting up Your Cover Page
110
Sending a Fax
112
Faxing from Programs
114
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
114
8 Managing Power
115
Monitoring the Battery Charge
116
Recharging the Battery
116
Recalibrating the Battery
117
Changing Batteries
118
Installing a Second Battery
120
Extending Battery Life
122
Conserving Battery Power
122
Using Alternate Power Sources
122
Changing Power Modes
123
Changing Power Settings
124
Changing Speedstep Settings
129
9 Travel Tips
131
Modem
132
Radio Frequency Wireless Connections
132
Files
133
Security
133
Power
134
10 Customizing Your Notebook
135
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
136
Adjusting the Color Depth
136
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
138
Applying a Color Scheme
140
Changing the Desktop Background
142
Selecting a Screen Saver
145
Changing the Touchpad Settings
147
Programming the Multi-Function Buttons
149
11 Upgrading Your Notebook
151
Adding PC Cards
152
Changing Bay Modules
154
Changing 5.25-Inch Bay Modules
154
Changing 3.5-Inch Bay Modules
156
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
157
Installing Memory
158
Replacing the Main Hard Drive
161
12 Using the Port Replicator and Docking Station
165
Checking out the Port Replicator
165
Front
166
Left Side
167
Back
168
Right Side
170
Connecting to the Port Replicator
171
Checking out the Docking Station
173
Front
173
Left Side
174
Back
175
Right Side
177
Connecting to the Docking Station
179
Adjusting Audio Settings
180
Installing a PCI Card in the Docking Station
181
13 Networking Your Notebook
185
The Benefits of Using a Network
186
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
186
Sharing Drives
186
Sharing Peripheral Devices
187
Streaming Audio and Video Files
187
Playing Multi-Player Games
187
Example Network
188
Selecting a Network Connection
189
Wired Connections
189
Wireless Connections
190
Assessing Your Connection Needs
191
Comparing Data Transfer Speed
193
Using a Wireless Network
195
Using Wireless Ethernet in Windows XP
196
Using Wireless Ethernet in Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows 98
230
Hpna
230
Ethernet
231
Wireless Ethernet
232
For more Information
232
14 Moving from Your Old Computer
233
Transferring Software and Hardware from Your Old Computer
233
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
233
Transferring Files
234
Transferring Internet Settings
235
Reinstalling Your Old Printer or Scanner
236
Reinstalling Your Old Programs
237
15 Maintaining Your Notebook
239
Caring for Your Computer
239
Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
241
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
245
Managing Hard Drive Space
247
Checking Hard Drive Space
247
Using Disk Cleanup
248
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
249
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
251
Backing up Files
253
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
254
Cleaning Your Computer
255
Cleaning the Exterior
255
Cleaning the Keyboard
256
Cleaning the Screen
256
Cleaning the Mouse
256
16 Restoring Software
259
Reinstalling Device Drivers
259
Updating Device Drivers
261
Reinstalling Windows
263
Reinstalling Programs
265
17 Troubleshooting
267
Safety Guidelines
268
Troubleshooting
269
First Steps
269
Software Support Tools
270
CD/DVD Drive
271
Device Installation
273
Diskette Drive
274
File Management
275
Hard Drive
276
Internet
277
Keyboard
278
LCD Panel
278
Memory
279
Modem
279
Mouse
284
Networks
284
Passwords
284
PC Cards
285
Power
285
Printer
286
Scandisk
288
Sound
288
Video
288
Telephone Support
289
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
289
Telephone Numbers
290
Tutoring and Training
291
Self-Help
291
Tutoring
291
Training
292
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
293
Important Safety Information
293
Regulatory Compliance Statements
295
Wireless Guidance
295
United States of America
297
European Union
302
Laser Safety Statement
308
Index
311
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