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Contents
1 Checking Out Your Gateway 200
2 Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station
3G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
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4G e t t i n g H e l p
5 Windows Basics
6 Using the Internet
7 Using Multimedia
8 Sending and Receiving Faxes
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9 Managing Power
10 Travel Tips
11 Customizing Your Computer
12 Networking Your Computer
13 Moving from Your Old Computer
14 Maintaining Your Computer
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15 Restoring Software
16 Upgrading Your Notebook
17 Troubleshooting
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Checking Out Y our Gatewa y 200
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Right side
Back
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200
Keyboard area
For information on using your keyboard, see Using the keyboard on page 37.
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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
Docking station
Peripheral devices
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Front
Front
Left Side
Right Side
Back
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Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter:
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Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
Waking up your notebook
Turning off y our notebook
To turn off your notebook in WindowsXP:
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To turn off your notebook in Windows2000:
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:
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2 3 4
Connecting to the docking station
Separating from the docking station
To separate your notebook from the docking station:
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3 4 5 6
Status indicators
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Indicator Icon Description
Using the keyboard
Key types
Using the keyboard
System key combinations
PgDn
Internet button
To reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button:
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2 3
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Using the touchpad
You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.
To... Do this...
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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
Getting Help
HelpSpot
To start HelpSpot:
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Searching for a topic
HelpSpot videos
To play a HelpSpot video:
Online help
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Using eSupport
Support Home tab
Downloads tab
Contact Us tab
Account Info tab
Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Using the desktop
Using the Start menu
To use the Start menu:
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3
Adding icons to the desktop
To add icons to the desktop:
1 2
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Identifying window items
Identifying window items
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
To copy a file or folder to another folder:
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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 fold ers
To browse for a file:
1
2
3
Searching for files
Using the Windows Search utility
To find files and folders using the Search utility:
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Using advanced search options
Working with documents
Creating a new document
To create a new document:
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2
Saving a document
To save a document:
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3 4
Opening a document
To open a document:
1 2 3
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Printing a document
To print a document:
1 2 3 4
Shortcuts
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Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
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:
1 2
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:
1 2
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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
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Using Multimedia
Using drives
Using the diskette drive
To use a diskette:
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3
Using the DVD or recordable CD drive
Identifying drive types
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Changing drives
To change bay modules:
1 2
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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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4
To adjust specific volume levels:
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Adjusting 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:
1
2
3
Listening to CDs
Listening to CDs in Windows XP
To play a CD:
1 2
3
Listening to CDs in Windows 2000
To play a CD:
Recording and playing audio
To make an audio recording:
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3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4
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
Using MusicMatch
Playing CDs
To play a music CD in WindowsXP:
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2
To play a music CD in Windows2000:
1
2
Creating MP3 music files
To create (rip) MP3 files:
1 2
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Editing track information
Building a music library
Changing the music library display settings
Listening to Internet radio
Using advanced features
Using a recordable CD drive
Creating data CDs
To create a data CD:
1 2
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Creating music CDs
To create music CDs:
1 2
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Copying CDs
To copy a CD:
1 2 3
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Playing a DVD
To play a DVD:
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2 3
4 5
Capturing video
To use PinnacleExpression:
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2
Sending and Receiving Faxes
Installing and configuring Fax
Installing Fax in Windows XP
To install Fax:
1 2
3 4 5
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
Setting up your cover page template
To set up your fax cover page template:
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Faxing from programs
Faxing a scanned document
To fax a document that you have scanned:
1 2
3 4 5
Receiving and viewing a fax
Canceling a fax
To cancel a fax that has not been sent in WindowsXP:
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2 3 4
To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows2000:
Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
To automatically retry sending a fax:
1 2
3 4 5 6
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
To automatically cancel a failed fax:
1 2
3 4 5 6
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Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Recharging the battery
Recalibrating the battery
To recalibrate the battery:
1 2 3
4 5
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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
Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options:
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3
Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings:
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3
Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
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4
To use Hibernate mode:
Changing SpeedStep settings
To change SpeedStep settings in WindowsXP:
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5 6
To change SpeedStep settings in Windows2000:
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T ravel Tips
Modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
Files
Security
To create a startup password:
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2
Power
Additional tips
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Customizing Y our Computer
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
Adjusting the color depth
To change the color depth:
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Adjusting the screen resolution
To adjust the screen resolution:
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Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
To change desktop colors in WindowsXP:
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Changing the desktop background
To change the desktop background in WindowsXP:
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To change the desktop background in Windows2000:
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Selecting a screen saver
To select a screen saver:
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Changing the touchpad settings
To change your touchpad settings:
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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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Networking Y our Computer
Benefits of networking
Sharing a single Internet connection
Sharing drives
Sharing peripheral devices
Streaming audio and video files
Playing multi-player games
Selecting a network connection
Wired Ethernet network
Wireless Ethernet network
Using a wired Ethernet network
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
Example wired Ethernet network
Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
Example access point wireless Ethernet network
Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
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Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
For more information
Using your notebook on a network
Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off
To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in WindowsXP:
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Moving from Your Old Computer
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizar d
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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Transferring Internet settings
Setting up your ISP
To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
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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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Installing your old programs
Maintaining Y our Computer
Caring for your computer
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Creating an emergency startup diskette
To create an emergency startup diskette in WindowsXP:
1 2 3
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Protecting your computer from viruses
To scan for viruses:
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Managing hard drive space
Checking hard drive space
To check hard drive space:
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2
Using Disk Cleanup
To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program:
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3 4
Checking the hard drive for err ors
To check the hard drive for errors:
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Defragmenting the hard drive
To run Disk Defragmenter:
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4 5
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Backing up files
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:
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Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the exterior
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the computer screen
Cleaning the mouse
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Chapter 15: 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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2 3
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Reinstalling programs
To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD:
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To reinstall other programs from a CD:
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4 5
Reinstalling Windows
To reinstall WindowsXP or Windows 2000, and the device drivers:
1 2 3 4 5
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Adding and removing a PC Card
To insert a PCCard:
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Preventing static electricity discharge
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Adding or replacing memory
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Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
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Troubleshooting
CD, DVD, or recordable CD drives
Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
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A DVD movie will not play
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device
To check IRQ usage in WindowsXP:
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Diskette drive
The diskette drive is not recognized
You see an Access Denied or Write protect error message
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You see a Disk is full error message
Display
The screen is too dark
The screen resolution is not correct
The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
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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 see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet
Connecting to a Web site takes too long
Keyboard
Memory
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You see a Not enough memory error message
Modem
Your modem does not dial or does not connect
To check the dialing properties in WindowsXP:
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3 4
To check the dialing properties in Windows2000:
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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 notebook
To run modem diagnostics in WindowsXP:
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To run modem diagnostics in Windows2000:
1 2
3 4
Mouse
The external mouse does not work
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The external mouse works erratically
Networks
You cannot connect to your company network
Passwords
Your notebook does not accept your password
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PC 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
Printer
The printer will not turn on
The printer is on but will not print
To set a default printer in WindowsXP:
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To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in Windows 2000:
1 2
Sound
You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
Touchpad
The touchpad does not work
Video
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Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Tec hnical Support
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
Telephone 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
Tutoring and training
Self-help
Tutor in g
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
Training
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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
Notices
All Rights Reserved
Trademark Acknowledgments
Macrovision statement
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