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Contents
1 Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450
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
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4 Windows Basics
5 Using the Internet
6 Using Multimedia
7 Sending and Receiving Faxes
8 Managing Power
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9 Travel Tips
10 Customizing Your Notebook
11 Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
12 Moving From Your Old Computer
13 Maintaining Your Notebook
14 Restoring Software
15 Upgrading Your Notebook
16 Troubleshooting
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A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index
Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450
Front
Left side
Left side
Right side
Back
Back
Bottom
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 1450
Keyboard area
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Identifying your model
Gateway model number
Gateway serial number
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Finding your specifications
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Accessories
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
Carrying cases
Peripheral devices
Memory
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter:
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Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
To start your notebook:
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Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook in WindowsXP:
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Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
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Status indicators
Using the keyboard
Key types
Using the keyboard
System key combinations
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Multi-function buttons
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Using the touchpad
Chapter 2: Getting Started
To... Do this...
Connecting the modem
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
To connect to a wired Ethernet network:
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2
Broadband Internet connections
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
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Getting Help
HelpSpot
To start HelpSpot:
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Searching for a topic
HelpSpot Videos
To play a HelpSpot video:
Online help
Gateway Web site
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Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Using the desktop
Using the Start menu
To use the Start menu:
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Identifying Window items
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Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
To view the drives on your computer:
To see the files and folders on a drive:
Creating folders
To create a folder:
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Copying and moving files and folders
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Deleting files and folders
To delete files or folders:
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2
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
Browsing for files and folders
To browse for a file:
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3
Searching for files
Using the Search utility
To find files and folders using the Search utility:
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Using advanced search options
Adding icons to the desktop
To add icons to the desktop:
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3
Working with documents
Creating a new document
To create a new document:
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Saving a document
To save a document in Microsoft Word:
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Opening a document
To open a document in Microsoft Word:
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2 3
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Printing a document
To print a document in Microsoft Word:
1 2 3 4
Shortcuts
Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
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Setting up an Internet account
To set up an Internet account with America Online:
1 2
Accessing your Internet account
To connect to your America Online Internet account:
To disconnect from your America Online Internet account:
Using the World Wide Web
Connecting to a Web site
To connect to a Web site:
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2
Downloading files
To download files or programs from a Web site:
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4 5
Using e-mail
Sending e-mail
To send e-mail using America Online:
1 2 3
4 5 6
Checking your e-mail
To check your e-mail using America Online:
1 2 3
Using Multimedia
Using the diskette drive
To use a diskette:
1 2
3
Using the CD or DVD drive
Identifying drive types
Inserting a CD or DVD
Adjusting 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:
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3
4
To adjust specific volume levels:
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5
Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
To adjust specific volume levels:
1
2
Listening to CDs
Listening to CDs in Windows XP
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3
Listening to CDs in Windows 2000
Recording and playing audio
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2
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Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
To play a file using the WindowsMedia Player:
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2 3 4
Playing a DVD
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To play a DVD:
1
3
4 5
Using MusicMatch
Playing CDs
To play a music CD in WindowsXP:
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Creating MP3 music files
To create (rip) MP3 files:
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Editing track information
Building a music library
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Listening to Internet radio
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Using advanced features
Using a recordable drive
Creating data CDs
To create a data CD:
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2
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Creating music CDs
To create music CDs:
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Copying CDs
To copy a CD using one drive:
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Sending and Receiving Faxes
Installing and configuring Fax
Installing Fax in Windows XP
To install Fax:
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3 4
Configuring Fax in Windows XP
To configure Microsoft Fax:
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Configuring Fax in Windows 2000
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Sending a simple fax
To send a simple fax:
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3 4
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Setting up your cover page template
To set up your fax cover page template:
1
2
3
Faxing from programs
Faxing a scanned document
Receiving and viewing a fax
To receive and view a fax in WindowsXP:
1
2
To receive and view a fax in Windows2000:
Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
To automatically retry sending a fax that failed to connect:
1
2 3
4
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
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To automatically cancel a failed fax:
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2 3 4 5
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Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Recharging the battery
Recalibrating the battery
To recalibrate the battery:
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3 4 5 6
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Changing batteries
To replace the battery:
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Extending battery life
Conserving battery power
Using alternate power sources
Changing power modes
Using power saving modes
Changing power settings
Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme
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3
4
Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
3
1
2
Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
1
2
3
4
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1
2
3
Changing SpeedStep settings
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Travel Tips
Modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Files
Security
To create a startup password:
1
2
Power
Customizing Your Notebook
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
To change the color depth:
3
4
5
Adjusting the screen resolution
To adjust the screen resolution:
3
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2
4 5
Applying a color scheme
To select a color scheme in WindowsXP:
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2
3
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Changing the desktop background
To change the desktop background in WindowsXP:
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2
3
4
5
6
To change the desktop background in Windows2000:
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3
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Selecting a screen saver
To select a screen saver:
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Changing the touchpad settings
To change the touchpad settings:
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4
5
Programming the multi-function buttons
To program the multi-function buttons:
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2
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Adding and modifying user accounts
User account tips
To add, delete, or modify user accounts in WindowsXP:
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Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
Using a wireless network
Using wireless Ethernet in Windows XP
Setting up wireless Ethernet networking in
To run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard:
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Configuring Windows XP for wireless Ethernet
To configure WindowsXP to use the wireless Ethernet network:
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Creating a wireless Ethernet network in
Access Point
To create an access point wireless Ethernet network:
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Peer-to-peer (ad hoc)
To create a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network:
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Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network in
To connect to an existing wireless Ethernet network:
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Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off in
To turn wireless Ethernet on or off:
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2
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Using wireless Ethernet in Windows 2000
Installing the ORiNOCO Client Manager
To see if the ORiNOCO Client Manager is installed:
To install the ORiNOCO Client Manager:
Configuring the ORiNOCO client manager
To configure the ORiNOCO Client Manager:
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Identifying this notebook on the network in
To identify this notebook on the network:
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Configuring Windows 2000 for wireless Ethernet
To configure Windows to use the wireless Ethernet network:
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Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network in
To connect to a wireless Ethernet network:
1 2
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off in
To turn wireless Ethernet on or off using the Client Manager:
Checking network signal strength in
To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network:
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Moving From Your Old Computer
Using 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:
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2 3
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2
Transferring Internet settings
Setting up your ISP
To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
1
2
Installing your old printer or scanner
Installing a USB printer or scanner
Installing a parallel port printer
To install your old printer:
1 2 3 4
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6
Installing your old programs
Maintaining Your Notebook
Caring for your computer
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Creating an emergency startup diskette
To create an emergency startup diskette in WindowsXP:
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4
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Protecting your computer from viruses
To scan for viruses:
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2
3
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Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
To check hard drive space:
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Using Disk Cleanup
To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program:
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2
4
Checking the hard drive for errors
To check the hard drive for errors:
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3
4 5
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Defragmenting the hard drive
To run Disk Defragmenter:
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3
4 5
6
Backing up files
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
1
2
3
Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the screen
Cleaning the mouse
To clean your trackball mouse:
1 2
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Chapter 14: Restoring Software
Using the Restoration CDs
Reinstalling device drivers
To reinstall device drivers:
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Updating device drivers
To update device drivers:
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3
5
Reinstalling programs
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To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD:
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To reinstall Works Suite (including Word), games, or other programs from a CD:
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2
Reinstalling Windows
To reinstall WindowsXP and the device drivers:
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Adding and removing a PC Card
To insert a PCCard:
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Adding or replacing memory
To add or replace memory modules:
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3
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Replacing the hard drive
To replace the hard drive:
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2
3
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Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
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Troubleshooting
CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drives
Your computer does not recognize a disc or the drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
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To clean a CD or DVD:
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Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device
To check IRQ usage in WindowsXP:
1
2
Diskette drive
The diskette drive is not recognized
You receive a Access Denied or Write protect error message
You receive a Disk is full error message
You receive a Non-system disk or Disk error error message
Display
The screen resolution is not correct
The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright
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File management
A file was accidentally deleted
To restore deleted files:
1 2
Hard drive
Internet
You cannot connect to the Internet
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You receive an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet
Connecting to a Web site takes too long
People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail
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Keyboard
The external keyboard does not work
Memory
You receive a Memory error message
You receive a Not enough memory error message
Modem
Your modem does not dial or does not connect
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To check the dialing properties:
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You cannot connect to the Internet
Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
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To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server:
1 2 3
The modem is not recognized by your computer
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To run modem diagnostics:
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3
4
5
The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
Mouse
The external mouse does not work
The external mouse works erratically
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Networks
You cannot connect to your company network
Passwor ds
Your computer does not accept your password
You forgot your startup password
Printer
The printer will not turn on
The printer is on but will not print
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To set a default printer in WindowsXP:
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2
3
To set a default printer in Windows2000:
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3
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To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in Windows 2000:
Sound
You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
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Video
The external monitor is not working
Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
Telephone support
Telephone support
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
Tutoring and training
Self-help
Tut or in g
Tutoring and training
Tra in in g
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
Important safety information
Setting up your system
Care during use
Replacement parts and accessories
Regulatory compliance statements
Wireless Guidance
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United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
FCC declaration of conformity
Telecommunications per FCC part68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
Canada
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
Mexico
Intentional emitter
Unintentional emitter
Laser safety statement
Laser safety statement
Notices
All Rights Reserved
Trademark Acknowledgments
Macrovision statement
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