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Customizing 11 Your Computer

This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows. Read this chapter to learn how to:

■Change screen and display settings

■Change the background and screen saver

■Adjust the touchpad settings

■Add, change, and switch user accounts in Windows XP

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Contents

Page Page Contents Getting Help Using the InternetWindows Basics Iii Using Multimedia133 Travel Tips Managing PowerCustomizing Your Computer Networking Your ComputerMaintaining Your Computer 201Restoring Software TroubleshootingUpgrading Your Notebook Vii Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information IndexViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Checking Out Your Gateway FrontComponentDescription Left side Left sideComponent DescriptionComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideBack Bottom BottomKeyboard area Keyboard area Gateway model number Identifying your modelGateway serial number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Internal wireless labelIdentifying your model Finding your specifications Finding your specifications Accessories Printers AccessoriesChecking Out Your Gateway Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Component Description Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking StationFront Docking Pdif digital Right Side USB Component Icon BackBottom Getting Started To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapterGetting Started Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems To start your notebook Starting your notebookStarting your notebook Waking up your notebook Turning off your notebookTo turn off your notebook in Windows XP To turn off your notebook in WindowsRestarting rebooting your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookTo close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook To attach your notebook to the docking station Connecting to the docking stationTo separate your notebook from the docking station Separating from the docking stationSeparating from the docking station Getting Started Status indicators Status indicatorsIndicator Icon Description Using the keyboard Using the keyboardKey type Icon Description Key typesPress and hold F N while Pressing this system key System key combinationsPgDn Internet button Internet buttonTo reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpadDo this Using the touchpadDo this To connect the modem Connecting the modemTo connect to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkConnecting to a wired Ethernet network Broadband Internet connections Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceGetting Help To start HelpSpot HelpSpotGetting Help HelpSpot Searching for a topic To play a HelpSpot video HelpSpot videosOnline help Gateway Web site Gateway Web siteSupport Home tab Using eSupportWindows Basics Windows Basics About the Windows environmentUsing the Start menu Using the desktopUsing the desktop To use the Start menuClick a file or program to open it To add icons to the desktop Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Window item Description Identifying window itemsViewing drives Working with files and foldersTo view the drives on your computer To see the files and folders on a drive Creating foldersWorking with files and folders To create a folder To copy a file or folder to another folder Copying and moving files and foldersTo move a file or folder to another folder Deleting files and folders To recover files or folders from the Recycle BinTo delete files or folders To empty the Recycle Bin Browsing for files and foldersTo browse for a file Working with files and folders Searching for files To find files and folders using the Search utility Using the Windows Search utilitySearching for files Using advanced search options Creating a new document Working with documentsTo create a new document Working with documentsTo save a document Saving a documentTo open a document Opening a documentTo print a document Printing a documentShortcuts ShortcutsWindows Basics Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Using the InternetTo set up an Internet account with America Online Setting up an Internet accountSetting up an Internet account To connect to your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo disconnect from your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide WebTo connect to a Web site Connecting to a Web siteTo download files or programs from a Web site Downloading filesTo send e-mail using America Online Using e-mailSending e-mail Using e-mail To check your e-mail using America OnlineChecking your e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia Using Multimedia Using drivesUsing drives Using the diskette driveTo use a diskette CD-RW drive DVD drive Using the DVD or recordable CD driveTo insert a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVDTo change bay modules Changing drivesUsing drives Adjusting the volume in Windows XP Adjusting the volumeTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsAdjusting the volume To adjust specific volume levels100 Click the Volume tabTo adjust overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level from Windows 101102 Listening to CDs in Windows XP Listening to CDsTo play a CD 103104 105 Listening to CDs in WindowsTo make an audio recording Recording and playing audio106 107 To play an audio recording in Sound RecorderRecording and playing audio Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player To play a file using the Windows Media Player108 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 109Playing CDs Using MusicMatch110 To play a music CD in Windows XP Using MusicMatch111 To play a music CD in Windows Creating MP3 music files112 113 To create rip MP3 filesPage To edit track information Editing track information115 116 Building a music libraryTo change the music library display settings Changing the music library display settings117 To listen to an Internet radio station Listening to Internet radio118 Using advanced features Using a recordable CD driveUsing a recordable CD drive Creating data CDs120 To create a data CD121 122 123 Creating music CDs124 To create music CDs125 126 127 Copying CDs128 To copy a CD129 To play a DVD Playing a DVD130 Playing a DVD 131To use Pinnacle Expression Capturing video132 133 Sending and 8 Receiving FaxesInstalling Fax in Windows XP Installing and configuring FaxTo install Fax 134To configure Microsoft Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XPInstalling and configuring Fax 135136 137 Configuring Fax in Windows138 To send a simple fax Sending a simple fax139 Sending a simple faxTo set up your fax cover page template Setting up your cover page template140 To fax a document directly from most programs Faxing from programs141 Faxing from programsReceiving and viewing a fax Faxing a scanned documentTo fax a document that you have scanned To receive and view a fax in Windows XPTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP Canceling a faxTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows Canceling a faxTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP144 To automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPAutomatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP 145146 147 Managing PowerManaging Power Monitoring the battery charge148 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery149 To recalibrate the battery Recalibrating the battery150 Changing batteries To replace the battery151 Changing batteries152 Conserving battery power Extending battery lifeUsing alternate power sources Extending battery life154 Changing power modesIf your computer You want to Then Changing the power scheme Changing power settingsTo change the power scheme Changing power settings156 To change the alarm options Changing alarm options157 To change advanced power management settings Changing advanced settings158 To activate Hibernate mode Activating and using Hibernate mode159 160 To use Hibernate modeTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP Changing SpeedStep settings161 162 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows163 164 165 Travel TipsModem Radio frequency wireless connections166 Travel TipsSecurity Files167 FilesTo create a startup password Power168 169 Additional tipsAdditional tips 170 171 Customizing 11 Your ComputerAdjusting the color depth Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsTo change the color depth 172173 Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsTo adjust the screen resolution Adjusting the screen resolution174 To change desktop colors in Windows XP Changing the colors on your Windows desktop175 176 177 To change desktop colors in WindowsTo change the desktop background in Windows XP Changing the desktop background178 179 To change the desktop background in WindowsClick the Background tab 180To select a screen saver Selecting a screen saver181 182 To change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsChanging the touchpad settings 183To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP Adding and modifying user accounts184 185 To switch user accounts in Windows XPAdding and modifying user accounts 186 187 Networking Your ComputerSharing a single Internet connection Benefits of networkingSharing drives 188Streaming audio and video files Sharing peripheral devicesPlaying multi-player games 189Wireless Ethernet network Wired Ethernet networkSelecting a network connection 190Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet networkEthernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 191192 Example wired Ethernet network193 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network194 Using a wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network Example access point wireless Ethernet network195 196 197 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network198 For more informationTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP Using your notebook on a networkUsing your notebook on a network 199200 To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows201 Moving from Your 13 Old ComputerTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard202 Moving from Your Old ComputerFinding your files Transferring filesTo find files in the My Documents folder 203204 To find files using Find or SearchFile type File usually ends Setting up your ISP Transferring Internet settingsTransferring Internet settings To use the Internet Connection WizardInstalling a USB printer or scanner Installing your old printer or scannerTransferring your e-mail and address book Transferring your Internet shortcutsTo install your old printer Installing a parallel port printerInstalling your old printer or scanner 207208 Installing your old programs209 Maintaining 14 Your ComputerCaring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately210 Maintaining Your Computer211 Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When neededCaring for your computer To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP Creating an emergency startup diskette212 Creating an emergency startup diskette 213214 Protecting your computer from viruses215 To scan for virusesProtecting your computer from viruses To remove a virus To update Norton AntiVirus216 Checking hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 217To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program Using Disk Cleanup218 To check the hard drive for errors Checking the hard drive for errors219 220 To run Disk Defragmenter Defragmenting the hard drive221 222 223 Backing up filesTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard Using the Scheduled Task Wizard224 225 Cleaning the exterior Cleaning your computer226 Cleaning the computer screen Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse Cleaning your computer228 To clean your trackball mouse229 Restoring Software230 Using the Restoration CDsRestoring Software To reinstall device drivers Reinstalling device driversReinstalling device drivers 231232 Updating device drivers To update device drivers233 Updating device drivers234 To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD Reinstalling programsReinstalling programs 235236 237 To reinstall other programs from a CD238 Reinstalling Windows239 Reinstalling Windows240 241 Upgrading YourTo insert a PC Card Adding and removing a PC Card242 Upgrading Your Notebook243 To remove a PC CardAdding and removing a PC Card 244 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 245To add or replace a memory module Adding or replacing memory246 Adding or replacing memory 247Page 249 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Safety guidelines250 Software support tools First steps251 First stepsCD, DVD, or recordable CD drives TroubleshootingYour notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive An audio CD does not produce sound253 DVD movie will not playDevice installation Cleaning CDs or DVDsYou have computer problems after adding a new device To check IRQ usage in Windows XPTo check IRQ usage in Windows Diskette driveTo free IRQ resources for the new device 255256 DisplayFile management To restore deleted filesHard drive 257Internet You see a Data error messageYou cannot connect to the Internet 258259 Connecting to a Web site takes too longMemory Keyboard260 Modem You see a Not enough memory error messageYour modem does not dial or does not connect 261To check the dialing properties in Windows To check the dialing properties in Windows XP262 263 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56KTo run modem diagnostics in Windows XP To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverModem is not recognized by your notebook 264Modem is noisy when it dials and connects To run modem diagnostics in Windows265 To turn down the modem volume in Windows To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPMouse External mouse does not workNetworks Passwords267 PC Cards Power268 To set a default printer in Windows To set a default printer in Windows XPPrinter 269270 You see a Printer queue is full error messageTouchpad SoundVideo 271272 Before calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support273 Telephone supportResource Service description How to reach Service description How to reachTelephone numbers 274Self-help Tutoring and trainingTutoring 275Training Resource Service description For more information276 Setting up your system Important safety information277 Replacement parts and accessories Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information278 Care during useRegulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance279 280 281 United States of AmericaUnintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC declaration of conformity 282283 284 CanadaIndustry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Unintentional emitter per ICES-003285 286 MexicoIntentional emitter Unintentional emitter287 Laser safety statement288 Macrovision statementAll Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments289 Index290 291 Link 3, 22, 48DVD 292293 199294 295 296 108297 298 Battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151299 167300 140301 215302