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Gateway M350 Manual

334 pages7.23 Mb

3Contents
- 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- 2G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
- 3G e t t i n g H e l p
  - ii
- 44 Windows Basics
- 5 Using the Internet
- 6 Using Multimedia
- 57 Sending and Receiving Faxes
  - iv
- 68 Managing Power
- 9 Travel Tips
- 10 Customizing Your Notebook
- 11 Networking Your Notebook
- 712 Moving From Your Old Computer
- 13 Maintaining Your Notebook
  - vi
- 814 Restoring Software
- 15 Upgrading Your Notebook
- 16 Troubleshooting
- 9A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Index
11Checking Out Your Gateway M350
- 12Front
  - Left side
- 13Left side
  - Right side
- 15Right side
- 16Back
  - Bottom
- 17Bottom
  - Keyboard area
- 19Keyboard area
  - For information on using your keyboard, see Using the keyboard on page 24.
  - Identifying your model
- 21Identifying your model
  - M350WVN
  - P/N.:
    - This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-
    - Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le
    - Materiel brouilieur du
      - including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  - Gateway model number
    - MODEL No.:
    - FOR USE WITH FSP150-1ADE11 or ADP-150CB B POUR UTILSER AVEC MODEL FSP150-1ADE11 ADP-150CB B
    - ou INPUT:19V 7.9A
    - ---
      - viewing uses only.
        Causing Equipment Regulations. Canada.
    - Gateway model number
  - 22Gateway serial number
  - Internal wireless label
  - Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- 23Finding your specifications
- 24Accessories
25Getting Started
- 26Connecting the AC adapter
  - To connect the AC adapter:
  - 1
  - 28Protecting from power source problems
- 29Starting your notebook
  - Waking up your notebook
- 30Turning off your notebook
  - To turn off your notebook in WindowsXP:
  - 1
  - 2
    - To turn off your notebook in Windows2000:
  - 1 2
  - 3
- 31Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
  - To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
  - 1
  - 2 3 4
- 32Status indicators
- 34Using the keyboard
  - 35Key types
  - 36System key combinations
- 38Multi-function buttons
- 39Using the audio controls
  - Chapter 2: Getting Started
- 40Using the EZ Pad touchpad
  - The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.
  - 41Using the touchpad
    - 42Chapter 2: Getting Started
    - To... Do this...
- 43Connecting the modem
- 44Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
  - To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
  - 1
  - 2
  - Broadband Internet connections
- 45Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
47Getting Help
- 48Help and Support
  - To start Help and Support:
  - Searching for a topic
- 49Do More With Gateway
- 50Online help
  - 52Using eSupport
    - Support Home
    - Downloads
    - Contact Us
55Windows Basics
- 56About the Windows environment
- 57Using the desktop
  - Using the Start menu
    - To use the Start menu:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
  - 58Adding icons to the desktop
    - To add icons to the desktop:
    - 1 2
    - 3
- 59Identifying window items
  - 60Chapter 4: Windows Basics
- 61Working with files and folders
  - Viewing drives
    - To view the drives on your notebook:
    - To see the files and folders on a drive:
  - 62Creating folders
    - To create a folder:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4 5
  - 63Copying and moving files and folders
  - 65Deleting files and folders
    - To delete files or folders:
    - 1
    - 2
      - To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - To empty the Recycle Bin:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
  - 66Browsing for files and folders
    - To browse for a file:
    - 671
    - 2
    - 3
- 68Searching for files
  - 69Using the Windows Search utility
    - To find files and folders using the Search utility:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 703
    - 4
      - Using advanced search options
- 71Working with documents
  - Creating a new document
    - To create a new document:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 72Saving a document
    - To save a document:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3 4
  - 73Opening a document
    - To open a document:
    - 1 2 3
    - 4
  - 74Printing a document
    - To print a document:
    - 1 2 3 4
- 75Shortcuts
77Using the Internet
- 78Learning about the Internet
- 79Setting up an Internet account
  - To set up an Internet account with America Online:
  - 1 2
  - 80Accessing your Internet account
    - To connect to your America Online Internet account:
    - 1 2
      - To disconnect from your America Online Internet account:
- 81Using the World Wide Web
  - 82Connecting to a Web site
    - To connect to a Web site:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 83Downloading files
    - To download files or programs from a Web site:
    - 1 2
    - 3
    - 4 5
    - 6 7
- 84Using e-mail
  - Sending e-mail
    - To send e-mail using America Online:
    - 1 2 3
    - 4 5 6
    - jdoe@aol.com
  - 85Checking your e-mail
    - To check your e-mail using America Online:
    - 1 2 3
87Using Multimedia
- 88Adjusting the volume
  - Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
    - To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
    - To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 893
    - 4
      - To adjust specific volume levels:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 91Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000
    - To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls:
    - To adjust overall volume level from Windows:
    - To adjust specific volume levels:
    - 921
    - 2
    - 3
- 93Recording and playing audio
  - To make an audio recording:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3 4 5 6
    - To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
  - 941 2 3 4
- 95Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
  - To play a file using the WindowsMedia Player:
  - 1
  - 962 3 4
- 97Using the CD or DVD drive
  - Identifying drive types
  - 98Inserting a CD or DVD
- 99Listening to CDs
  - Listening to CDs in Windows XP
    - To play a CD:
    - 1 2
    - 1003
  - 101Listening to CDs in Windows 2000
    - To play a CD:
- 102Using MUSICMATCH
  - Playing CDs
    - 2
      - To play a musicCD in Windows XP:
    - 1
    - 1033
  - 104Creating MP3 music files
    - To create MP3 files:
    - 1
    - 2 3
  - 105Editing track information
  - 107Building a music library
  - 108Changing the music library display settings
  - Listening to Internet radio
    - To listen to an Internet radio station:
    - 1 2 3
  - Using advanced features
- 109Playing a DVD
  - To play a DVD:
  - 1101
  - 2 3
  - 4
- 111Creating CDs and DVDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator
  - Creating data CDs and DVDs
    - 1
      - To create a data CD or DVD:
    - 1122
    - 1133
    - 4
    - 1145
    - 1156
    - 7
  - 116Creating video DVDs
    - To create a video DVD:
    - 1
    - 2 3
  - 117Creating music CDs
    - To create music CDs:
    - 1
    - 1182
    - 1193
    - 4
    - 1205
    - 1216
    - 7
  - 122Copying CDs and DVDs
    - To copy a CD or DVD:
    - 2
    - 1
    - 1233
    - 1244
    - 5
    - 6
    - 7
- 125Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
  - 126Creating a data CD or DVD
    - To create a data CD or DVD:
    - 1
    - 2 3
  - 130Copying a CD or DVD
    - To copy a music CD, data CD, or data DVD:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
    - 5
  - 133Copying music tracks
    - To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3 4
  - 136Creating a music CD
    - To create a music CD:
    - 1
    - 2 3 4
  - 140Creating video DVDs
    - To create a video DVD:
    - 1
    - 2 3
- 141Advanced features
- 142Using the optional diskette drive
  - To use a diskette:
  - 1 2
  - 3
- 143Using the optional memory card reader
  - 144Memory card types
  - 145Using a memory card
    - To insert a memory card:
    - 1
    - 2
      - To remove a memory card:
- 146Connecting a digital camera
  - To connect a digital camera:
  - 1
  - 2
- 147Connecting a digital video camera
  - To connect a digital video camera:
  - 1481
  - 2
149Sending and Receiving Faxes
- 150Installing and configuring Fax
  - Installing Fax in Windows XP
    - To install Fax:
    - 1 2
    - 3 4
    - 5
  - 151Configuring Fax in Windows XP
    - To configure Microsoft Fax:
    - 1521
    - 2
    - 6
    - 3
    - 4
    - 5
  - 154Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
    - 12
    - 13
    - 14 15
    - 16
- 155Sending a simple fax
  - To send a simple fax:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3 4
- 157Setting up your cover page template
  - To set up your fax cover page template:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
  - 5
- 158Faxing from programs
- Faxing a scanned document
- 159Receiving and viewing a fax
  - To receive and view a fax in WindowsXP:
  - 1
  - 2
    - To receive and view a fax in Windows2000:
  - 1
  - 2
- Canceling a fax
  - To cancel a fax that has not been sent in WindowsXP:
  - 1
  - 2 3 4
    - To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows2000:
  - 1
  - 2 3
- 160Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
  - To automatically retry sending a fax in WindowsXP :
  - 2
  - 3 4
  - 5 6
- 161Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
  - To automatically cancel a failed fax in WindowsXP:
  - 2
  - 3 4 5 6
163Managing Power
- 164Monitoring the battery charge
- 165Recharging the battery
- 166Recalibrating the battery
  - To recalibrate the battery:
  - 1 2
  - 3 4
  - 5 6
  - 7
- 167Changing batteries
  - Replacing the battery
    - To replace the battery:
    - 1
    - 2 3
- 169Extending battery life
  - Conserving battery power
  - Using alternate power sources
  - 170Changing power modes
    - Using power saving modes
- 171Changing power settings
  - Changing the power scheme
    - To change the power scheme:
    - 1722
    - 3
  - 173Changing alarm options
    - To change the alarm options:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
  - 174Changing advanced settings
    - To change advanced power management settings:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
  - 175Activating and using Hibernate mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 1763
    - 4
      - To use Hibernate mode:
  - 177Changing SpeedStep settings
    - To change SpeedStep settings in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 1783
    - 4
179Travel Tips
- 180Modem
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- 181Files
- Security
  - To create a startup password:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4 5 6
- 182Power
- 183Additional tips
185Customizing Your Notebook
- 186Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
  - Adjusting the color depth
    - To change the color depth:
    - 1873
    - 4
    - 5
  - 188Adjusting the screen resolution
    - To adjust the screen resolution:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 4 5
  - 189Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
    - To change desktop colors in WindowsXP:
    - 1
  - 192Changing the desktop background
    - To change the desktop background in WindowsXP:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 1934
    - 5
    - 2
    - 6
      - To change the desktop background in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 1943
    - 4
    - 5
    - 6
  - 195Selecting a screen saver
    - To select a screen saver:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 1964
    - 5
    - 6
    - 7
    - 8
- 197Changing the touchpad settings
  - To change your touchpad settings:
  - 2
  - 1
  - 1983
  - 4
  - 5
  - 6
- 199Adding and modifying user accounts
  - User account tips
  - To add, delete, or modify user accounts in WindowsXP:
  - 1 2
  - 3
201Networking Your Notebook
- 202Benefits of networking
  - Sharing a single Internet connection
  - Sharing drives
  - 203Sharing peripheral devices
  - Streaming audio and video files
  - Playing multi-player games
- 204Selecting a network connection
  - Wired Ethernet network
  - Wireless Ethernet network
- 205Using a wired Ethernet network
  - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
  - 206Example wired Ethernet network
  - 207Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
- 208Using a wireless Ethernet network
  - Using a wireless Ethernet network
  - 209Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
    - The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer-to-peer.
    - Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages
  - 210Example access point wireless Ethernet network
  - 211Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
  - 213Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
  - For more information
- 214Using your notebook on a network
  - Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
  - Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off
    - To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
217Moving From Your Old Computer
- 218Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  - To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:
- Transferring files
  - 219Finding your files
    - To find files in the My Documents folder:
    - 1
    - 2 3
    - 4
      - To find files using Find or Search:
    - 1
    - 2
- 220Transferring Internet settings
  - Setting up your ISP
    - To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
    - 1
    - 2
  - Transferring your e-mail and address book
  - Transferring your Internet shortcuts
- 221Installing your old printer or scanner
  - 222Installing a USB printer or scanner
  - Installing a parallel port printer
    - To install your old printer:
    - 1 2 3 4
    - 5
    - 6
    - 7
- 223Installing your old programs
225Maintaining Your Notebook
- 226Caring for your notebook
- 228Protecting your notebook from viruses
  - To scan for viruses:
  - 2291
  - 2
  - 3
- 231Managing hard drive space
  - Checking hard drive space
    - To check hard drive space:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 232Using Disk Cleanup
    - To use the WindowsDisk Cleanup program:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 2
    - 4
    - 5
  - 233Checking the hard drive for errors
    - To check the hard drive for errors:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 2343
    - 4 5
    - 6
  - 235Defragmenting the hard drive
    - To defragment the hard drive:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 2363
    - 4 5
    - 6
  - 237Backing up files
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    - To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
    - 2381
    - 2
    - 3
- 239Cleaning your notebook
  - Cleaning the exterior
  - Cleaning the keyboard
  - 240Cleaning the computer screen
  - Cleaning the mouse
243Restoring Software
- Chapter 14: Restoring Software
- 244Using the Restoration CDs
- 245Reinstalling device drivers
  - To reinstall device drivers:
  - 1
  - 2 3
  - 5
  - 2466
  - 7 8
- 247Updating device drivers
  - To update device drivers:
  - 1
  - 2 3
  - 5
  - 6 7
  - 8
- 248Reinstalling programs
  - To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 2494
  - 5 6
  - 8
  - 9
  - 10 11
    - To reinstall other programs from a CD:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4 5
- 250Reinstalling Windows
- 254Adding and removing a PC Card
  - To insert a PCCard:
- 256Preventing static electricity discharge
- 257Adding or replacing memory
  - 258Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay
  - 261Replacing memory under the keyboard
- 269Replacing the hard drive kit
275Troubleshooting
- 276Safety guidelines
- 277First steps
- Software support tools
  - 268
- 278Troubleshooting
  - CD or DVD drives
    - Your notebook does not recognize a disc
    - An audio CD does not produce sound
    - 279269
    - A DVD movie will not play
    - 270
  - 280Cleaning CDs or DVDs
  - Device installation
    - You have computer problems after adding a new device
    - To check IRQ usage in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - 271
      - To check IRQ usage in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - To free IRQ resources for the new device:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
  - 281Diskette drive
    - The diskette drive is not recognized
    - You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message
  - 282Display
    - 273
    - The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
    - The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright
  - 283File management
    - A file was accidentally deleted
    - To restore deleted files:
    - 1 2
      - 274
  - 284Hard drive
    - You see an Insufficient disk space error message
    - You see a Data error message
    - The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a General failure reading drive C error message
    - You see a Non-system disk, NTLDR is missing, or disk error message
    - 275
  - 285Internet
    - You cannot connect to the Internet
    - You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet
    - Connecting to a Web site takes too long
    - 276
    - People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail
  - 286Keyboard
    - The external keyboard does not work
    - A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message
    - 277
  - 287Memory
    - You see a Memory error message
    - You see a Not enough memory error message
  - Memory card reader
    - Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window
  - Modem (dial-up)
    - Your modem does not dial or does not connect
    - To check the dialing properties in WindowsXP:
    - 2881
    - 2
    - 3 4
      - To check the dialing properties in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - 289279
      - You cannot connect to the Internet
      - Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
      - 280
      - To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server:
    - 2901 2 3
      - The modem is not recognized by your notebook
      - To run modem diagnostics in WindowsXP:
    - 1 2
    - 3
      - 281
    - 2914
    - 5
      - To run modem diagnostics in Windows2000:
    - 1 2
    - 3 4
      - The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
      - 282
      - To turn down the modem volume in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3 4 5
      - To turn down the modem volume in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
  - 292Mouse
    - The external mouse does not work
    - 283
    - The external mouse works erratically
  - 293Networks
    - You cannot connect to your company network
  - Passwords
    - Your notebook does not accept your password
    - You forgot your startup password
    - 284
  - 294PC Cards
    - You installed a PCCard and now your notebook is having problems
  - Power
    - Your notebook is not working on ACpower
    - Your notebook is not working on battery power
    - Your notebook will not turn off, even after pressing the power button for five seconds
    - 285
  - 295Printer
    - The printer will not turn on
    - The printer is on but will not print
    - To set a default printer in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - To set a default printer in Windows2000:
    - 1 2
      - 286
      - You see a Printer queue is full error message
      - To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in WindowsXP:
    - 2961
    - 2
    - 3
      - To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in Windows 2000:
    - 1 2
      - 287
      - You see a Printer is out of paper error message
  - 297Sound
    - You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
  - Video
    - The external monitor is not working
- 298Telephone support
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    - Telephone support
  - 299Telephone numbers
    - Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services.
    - Automated troubleshooting system Telephone numbers
      - You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions:
      - Service description How to reach
      - Resource Service description How to reach
- 300Tutoring and training
  - Self-help
  - Tut or in g
    - Tutoring and training
  - 301Trai nin g
303A
- 304Setting up your system
- Care during use
- 306Regulatory compliance statements
  - Wireless Guidance
  - 308United States of America
    - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
    - Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
    - 309FCC declaration of conformity
    - 310Telecommunications per FCC part68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
  - 311Canada
    - Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
    - 312Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
    - Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
  - 313Mexico
    - Intentional emitter
    - Unintentional emitter
  - Laser safety statement
  - EPA ENERGY STAR
    - Notices
- 315Notices
  - All Rights Reserved
  - Trademark Acknowledgments
  - Macrovision statement
- 317Index

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3Contents
- 1 Checking Out Your Gateway M350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- 2G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
- 3G e t t i n g H e l p
  - ii
- 44 Windows Basics
- 5 Using the Internet
- 6 Using Multimedia
- 57 Sending and Receiving Faxes
  - iv
- 68 Managing Power
- 9 Travel Tips
- 10 Customizing Your Notebook
- 11 Networking Your Notebook
- 712 Moving From Your Old Computer
- 13 Maintaining Your Notebook
  - vi
- 814 Restoring Software
- 15 Upgrading Your Notebook
- 16 Troubleshooting
- 9A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Index
11Checking Out Your Gateway M350
- 12Front
  - Left side
- 13Left side
  - Right side
- 15Right side
- 16Back
  - Bottom
- 17Bottom
  - Keyboard area
- 19Keyboard area
  - For information on using your keyboard, see Using the keyboard on page 26.
  - Identifying your model
- 21Identifying your model
  - M350WVN
  - P/N.:
    - This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-
    - Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le
    - Materiel brouilieur du
      - including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  - Gateway model number
    - MODEL No.:
    - FOR USE WITH FSP150-1ADE11 or ADP-150CB B POUR UTILSER AVEC MODEL FSP150-1ADE11 ADP-150CB B
    - ou INPUT:19V 7.9A
    - ---
      - viewing uses only.
        Causing Equipment Regulations. Canada.
    - Gateway model number
  - 22Gateway serial number
  - Internal wireless label
  - Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- 23Finding your specifications
- 25Accessories
27Getting Started
- 28Connecting the AC adapter
  - To connect the AC adapter:
  - 1
  - 30Protecting from power source problems
- 31Starting your notebook
  - Waking up your notebook
- 32Turning off your notebook
  - To turn off your notebook in WindowsXP:
  - 1
  - 2
    - To turn off your notebook in Windows2000:
  - 1 2
  - 3
- 33Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
  - To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
  - 1
  - 2 3 4
- 34Status indicators
- 36Using the keyboard
  - 37Key types
  - 38System key combinations
- 40Multi-function buttons
- 41Using the audio controls
- 42Using the EZ Pad touchpad
  - The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a rocker switch.
  - 43Using the touchpad
    - 44To... Do this...
- 45Connecting the modem
- 46Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
  - To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
  - 1
  - 2
  - Broadband Internet connections
- 47Installing a printer, scanner , or other peripheral device
49Getting Help
- 50HelpSpot
  - To start HelpSpot in WindowsXP:
  - 52Searching for a topic
  - 53HelpSpot videos
    - To play a HelpSpot video:
- 54Do More With Gateway
- 55Online help
  - 57Using eSupport
    - Support Home
    - Downloads
    - Contact Us
59Windows Basics
- 60About the Windows environment
- 61Using the desktop
  - Using the Start menu
    - To use the Start menu:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
  - 62Adding icons to the desktop
    - To add icons to the desktop:
    - 1 2
    - 3
- 63Identifying window items
  - 64Chapter 4: Windows Basics
- 65Working with files and folders
  - Viewing drives
    - To view the drives on your notebook:
    - To see the files and folders on a drive:
  - 66Creating folders
    - To create a folder:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4 5
  - 67Copying and moving files and folders
  - 69Deleting files and folders
    - To delete files or folders:
    - 1
    - 2
      - To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - To empty the Recycle Bin:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
  - 70Browsing for files and folders
    - To browse for a file:
    - 711
    - 2
    - 3
- 72Searching for files
  - 73Using the Windows Search utility
    - To find files and folders using the Search utility:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 743
    - 4
      - Using advanced search options
- 75Working with documents
  - Creating a new document
    - To create a new document:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 76Saving a document
    - To save a document:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3 4
  - 77Opening a document
    - To open a document:
    - 1 2 3
    - 4
  - 78Printing a document
    - To print a document:
    - 1 2 3 4
- 79Shortcuts
81Using the Internet
- 82Learning about the Internet
- 83Setting up an Internet account
  - To set up an Internet account with America Online:
  - 1 2
  - 84Accessing your Internet account
    - To connect to your America Online Internet account:
    - 1 2
      - To disconnect from your America Online Internet account:
- 85Using the World Wide Web
  - 86Connecting to a Web site
    - To connect to a Web site:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 87Downloading files
    - To download files or programs from a Web site:
    - 1 2
    - 3
    - 4 5
    - 6 7
- 88Using e-mail
  - Sending e-mail
    - To send e-mail using America Online:
    - 1 2 3
    - 4 5 6
    - jdoe@aol.com
  - 89Checking your e-mail
    - To check your e-mail using America Online:
    - 1 2 3
91Using Multimedia
- 92Adjusting the volume
  - Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
    - To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
    - To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 933
    - 4
      - To adjust specific volume levels:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 95Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000
    - To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls:
    - To adjust overall volume level from Windows:
    - To adjust specific volume levels:
    - 961
    - 2
    - 3
- 97Recording and playing audio
  - To make an audio recording:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3 4 5 6
    - To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
  - 981 2 3 4
- 99Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
  - To play a file using the WindowsMedia Player:
  - 1
  - 1002 3 4
- 101Using the CD or DVD drive
  - Identifying drive types
  - 102Inserting a CD or DVD
- 103Listening to CDs
  - Listening to CDs in Windows XP
    - To play a CD:
    - 1 2
    - 1043
  - 105Listening to CDs in Windows 2000
    - To play a CD:
- 106Using MusicMatch
  - Playing CDs
  - 108Creating MP3 music files
    - To create MP3 files:
    - 4
    - 1
    - 2 3
  - 110Editing track information
  - 111Building a music library
  - 112Changing the music library display settings
  - 113Listening to Internet radio
    - To listen to an Internet radio station:
    - 1 2
    - 3
  - Using advanced features
- 114Playing a DVD
  - 2
    - To play a DVD:
  - 1
  - 1153
  - 4
- 116Creating CDs and DVDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator
  - Creating data CDs and DVDs
    - 1
      - To create a data CD or DVD:
    - 1172
    - 1183
    - 4
    - 1195
    - 1206
    - 7
  - 121Creating video DVDs
    - To create a video DVD:
    - 1
    - 2 3
  - 122Creating music CDs
    - To create music CDs:
    - 1
    - 1232
    - 1243
    - 4
    - 1255
    - 1266
    - 7
  - 127Copying CDs and DVDs
    - To copy a CD or DVD:
    - 2
    - 1
    - 1283
    - 1294
    - 5
    - 6
    - 7
- 130Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
  - 131Creating a data CD or DVD
    - To create a data CD or DVD:
    - 1
    - 2 3
  - 135Copying a CD or DVD
    - To copy a music CD, data CD, or data DVD:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
    - 5
  - 138Copying music tracks
    - To copy music CD tracks to your hard drive:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3 4
  - 141Creating a music CD
    - To create a music CD:
    - 1
    - 2 3 4
- 145Advanced features
- 146Using the optional diskette drive
  - To use a diskette:
  - 1 2
  - 3
- 147Using the optional memory card reader
  - 148Memory card types
  - 149Using a memory card
    - To insert a memory card:
    - 1
    - 2
      - To remove a memory card:
- 150Connecting a digital camera
  - To connect a digital camera:
  - 1
  - 2
- 151Connecting a digital video camera
  - To connect a digital video camera:
  - 1521
  - 2
153Sending and Receiving Faxes
- 154Installing and configuring Fax
  - Installing Fax in Windows XP
    - To install Fax:
    - 1 2
    - 3 4
    - 5
  - 155Configuring Fax in Windows XP
    - To configure Microsoft Fax:
    - 1561
    - 2
    - 6
    - 3
    - 4
    - 5
  - 158Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
    - 12
    - 13
    - 14 15
    - 16
- 159Sending a simple fax
  - To send a simple fax:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3 4
- 161Setting up your cover page template
  - To set up your fax cover page template:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
  - 5
- 162Faxing from programs
- Faxing a scanned document
- 163Receiving and viewing a fax
  - To receive and view a fax in WindowsXP:
  - 1
  - 2
    - To receive and view a fax in Windows2000:
  - 1
  - 2
- Canceling a fax
  - To cancel a fax that has not been sent in WindowsXP:
  - 1
  - 2 3 4
    - To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows2000:
  - 1
  - 2 3
- 164Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
  - To automatically retry sending a fax in WindowsXP :
  - 2
  - 3 4
  - 5 6
- 165Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
  - To automatically cancel a failed fax in WindowsXP:
  - 2
  - 3 4 5 6
167Managing Power
- 168Monitoring the battery charge
- 169Recharging the battery
- 170Recalibrating the battery
  - To recalibrate the battery:
  - 1 2
  - 3 4
  - 5 6
  - 7
- 171Changing batteries
  - Replacing the battery
    - To replace the battery:
    - 1
    - 2 3
- 173Extending battery life
  - Conserving battery power
  - Using alternate power sources
  - 174Changing power modes
    - Using power saving modes
- 175Changing power settings
  - Changing the power scheme
    - To change the power scheme:
    - 1762
    - 3
  - 177Changing alarm options
    - To change the alarm options:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
  - 178Changing advanced settings
    - To change advanced power management settings:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
  - 179Activating and using Hibernate mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 1803
    - 4
      - To use Hibernate mode:
  - 181Changing SpeedStep settings
    - To change SpeedStep settings in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 1823
    - 4
183Travel T ips
- 184Modem
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- 185Files
- Security
  - To create a startup password:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4 5 6
- 186Power
- 187Additional tips
189Customizing Y our Notebook
- 190Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
  - Adjusting the color depth
    - To change the color depth:
    - 1913
    - 4
    - 5
  - 192Adjusting the screen resolution
    - To adjust the screen resolution:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 4 5
  - 193Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
    - To change desktop colors in WindowsXP:
    - 1
  - 196Changing the desktop background
    - To change the desktop background in WindowsXP:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 1974
    - 5
    - 2
    - 6
      - To change the desktop background in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 1983
    - 4
    - 5
    - 6
  - 199Selecting a screen saver
    - To select a screen saver:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 2004
    - 5
    - 6
    - 7
    - 8
- 201Changing the touchpad settings
  - To change your touchpad settings:
  - 2
  - 1
  - 2023
  - 4
  - 5
  - 6
- 203Adding and modifying user accounts
  - User account tips
  - To add, delete, or modify user accounts in WindowsXP:
  - 1 2
  - 3
205Networking Y our Notebook
- 206Benefits of networking
  - Sharing a single Internet connection
  - Sharing drives
  - 207Sharing peripheral devices
  - Streaming audio and video files
  - Playing multi-player games
- 208Selecting a network connection
  - Wired Ethernet network
  - Wireless Ethernet network
- 209Using a wired Ethernet network
  - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
  - 210Example wired Ethernet network
  - 211Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
- 212Using a wireless Ethernet network
  - Using a wireless Ethernet network
  - 213Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency
    - The two most common types of wireless Ethernet networks are access point and peer-to-peer.
    - Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages
  - 214Example access point wireless Ethernet network
  - 215Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
  - 217Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
  - For more information
- 218Using your notebook on a network
  - Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
  - Turning your wireless Ethernet emitter on or off
    - To turn the wireless Ethernet emitter on or off in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
221Moving From Your Old Computer
- 222Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  - To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:
- Transferring files
  - Finding your files
    - To find files in the My Documents folder:
    - 2231
    - 2 3
    - 4
      - To find files using Find or Search:
    - 1
    - 2
- 224Transferring Internet settings
  - Setting up your ISP
    - To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
    - 1
    - 2
  - Transferring your e-mail and address book
  - Transferring your Internet shortcuts
- 225Installing your old printer or scanner
  - 226Installing a USB printer or scanner
  - Installing a parallel port printer
    - To install your old printer:
    - 1 2 3 4
    - 5
    - 6
    - 7
- 227Installing your old programs
229Maintaining Y our Notebook
- 230Caring for your notebook
- 232Protecting your notebook from viruses
  - To scan for viruses:
  - 2331
  - 2
  - 3
- 235Managing hard drive space
  - Checking hard drive space
    - To check hard drive space:
    - 1
    - 2
  - 236Using Disk Cleanup
    - To use the WindowsDisk Cleanup program:
    - 3
    - 1
    - 2
    - 4
    - 5
  - 237Checking the hard drive for errors
    - To check the hard drive for errors:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 2383
    - 4 5
    - 6
  - 239Defragmenting the hard drive
    - To defragment the hard drive:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 2403
    - 4 5
    - 6
  - 241Backing up files
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    - To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
    - 2421
    - 2
    - 3
- 243Cleaning your notebook
  - Cleaning the exterior
  - Cleaning the keyboard
  - 244Cleaning the computer screen
  - Cleaning the mouse
247Restoring Software
- Chapter 14: Restoring Software
- 248Using the Restoration CDs
- 249Reinstalling device drivers
  - To reinstall device drivers:
  - 1
  - 2 3
  - 5
  - 2506
  - 7 8
- 251Updating device drivers
  - To update device drivers:
  - 1
  - 2 3
  - 5
  - 6 7
  - 8
- 252Reinstalling programs
  - To reinstall programs from the Drivers and Applications CD:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 2534
  - 5 6
  - 8
  - 9
  - 10 11
    - To reinstall other programs from a CD:
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4 5
- 254Reinstalling Windows
- 258Adding and removing a PC Card
  - To insert a PCCard:
- 260Preventing static electricity discharge
- 261Adding or replacing memory
  - 262Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay
  - 265Replacing memory under the keyboard
- 273Replacing the hard drive kit
279Troubleshooting
- 280Safety guidelines
- 281First steps
- Software support tools
  - 272
- 282Troubleshooting
  - CD or DVD drives
    - Your notebook does not recognize a disc
    - An audio CD does not produce sound
    - 283273
    - A DVD movie will not play
    - 274
  - 284Cleaning CDs or DVDs
  - Device installation
    - You have computer problems after adding a new device
    - To check IRQ usage in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - 275
      - To check IRQ usage in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - To free IRQ resources for the new device:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
  - 285Diskette drive
    - The diskette drive is not recognized
    - You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message
  - 286Display
    - 277
    - The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
    - The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright
  - 287File management
    - A file was accidentally deleted
    - To restore deleted files:
    - 1 2
      - 278
  - 288Hard drive
    - You see an Insufficient disk space error message
    - You see a Data error message
    - The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a General failure reading drive C error message
    - You see a Non-system disk, NTLDR is missing, or disk error message
    - 279
  - 289Internet
    - You cannot connect to the Internet
    - You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet
    - Connecting to a Web site takes too long
    - 280
    - People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail
  - 290Keyboard
    - The external keyboard does not work
    - A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message
    - 281
  - 291Memory
    - You see a Memory error message
    - You see a Not enough memory error message
  - Memory card reader
    - Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window
  - Modem (dial-up)
    - Your modem does not dial or does not connect
    - To check the dialing properties in WindowsXP:
    - 2921
    - 2
    - 3 4
      - To check the dialing properties in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - 293283
      - You cannot connect to the Internet
      - Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
      - 284
      - To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server:
    - 2941 2 3
      - The modem is not recognized by your notebook
      - To run modem diagnostics in WindowsXP:
    - 1 2
    - 3
      - 285
    - 2954
    - 5
      - To run modem diagnostics in Windows2000:
    - 1 2
    - 3 4
      - The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
      - 286
      - To turn down the modem volume in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3 4 5
      - To turn down the modem volume in Windows2000:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
    - 4
  - 296Mouse
    - The external mouse does not work
    - 287
    - The external mouse works erratically
  - 297Networks
    - You cannot connect to your company network
  - Passwords
    - Your notebook does not accept your password
    - You forgot your startup password
    - 288
  - 298PC Cards
    - You installed a PCCard and now your notebook is having problems
  - Power
    - Your notebook is not working on ACpower
    - Your notebook is not working on battery power
    - Your notebook will not turn off, even after pressing the power button for five seconds
    - 289
  - 299Printer
    - The printer will not turn on
    - The printer is on but will not print
    - To set a default printer in WindowsXP:
    - 1
    - 2
    - 3
      - To set a default printer in Windows2000:
    - 1 2
      - 290
      - You see a Printer queue is full error message
      - To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in WindowsXP:
    - 3001
    - 2
    - 3
      - To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in Windows 2000:
    - 1 2
      - 291
      - You see a Printer is out of paper error message
  - 301Sound
    - You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
  - Video
    - The external monitor is not working
- 302Telephone support
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    - Telephone support
  - 303Telephone numbers
    - Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services.
    - Automated troubleshooting system Telephone numbers
      - You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions:
      - Service description How to reach
      - Resource Service description How to reach
- 304Tutoring and training
  - Self-help
  - Tutoring
    - Tutoring and training
  - 305Training
307A
- 308Setting up your system
- Care during use
- 310Regulatory compliance statements
  - Wireless Guidance
  - 312United States of America
    - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
    - Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
    - 313FCC declaration of conformity
    - 314Telecommunications per FCC part68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
  - 315Canada
    - Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
    - 316Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
    - Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
  - 317Mexico
    - Intentional emitter
    - Unintentional emitter
  - Laser safety statement
  - EPA ENERGY ST AR
    - Notices
- 319Notices
  - All Rights Reserved
  - Trademark Acknowledgments
  - Macrovision statement
- 321Index

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