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Contents
Using the Internet
Getting Help
Windows Basics
Using Multimedia
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Travel Tips
Managing Power
Customizing Your Computer
Networking Your Computer
Maintaining Your Computer
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Troubleshooting
Restoring Software
Upgrading Your Notebook
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index
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Checking Out 1 Your Gateway
Front
Checking Out Your Gateway
ComponentDescription
Left side
Left side
Component
Description
Component Icon Description
Right side
Right side
Back
Bottom
Bottom
Keyboard area
Keyboard area
Identifying your model
Gateway model number
Gateway serial number
Internal wireless label
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
Identifying your model
Finding your specifications
Finding your specifications
Accessories
Printers
Accessories
Checking Out Your Gateway
Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station
Component Description
Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station
Front
Docking Pdif digital
Right Side
USB
Component Icon
Back
Bottom
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adapter
Protecting from power source problems
Starting your notebook
To start your notebook
Starting your notebook
Waking up your notebook
Turning off your notebook
To turn off your notebook in Windows XP
To turn off your notebook in Windows
Restarting rebooting your notebook
Restarting rebooting your notebook
To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook
To attach your notebook to the docking station
Connecting to the docking station
Separating from the docking station
To separate your notebook from the docking station
Separating from the docking station
Getting Started
Status indicators
Status indicators
Indicator Icon Description
Using the keyboard
Using the keyboard
Key type Icon Description
Key types
Press and hold F N while Pressing this system key
System key combinations
PgDn
Internet button
Internet button
To reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
Do this
Using the touchpad
Do this
To connect the modem
Connecting the modem
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
To connect to a wired Ethernet network
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
Broadband Internet connections
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Getting Help
HelpSpot
To start HelpSpot
Getting Help
HelpSpot
Searching for a topic
To play a HelpSpot video
HelpSpot videos
Online help
Gateway Web site
Gateway Web site
Support Home tab
Using eSupport
Windows Basics
Windows Basics
About the Windows environment
Using the Start menu
Using the desktop
Using the desktop
To use the Start menu
Click a file or program to open it
To add icons to the desktop
Adding icons to the desktop
Identifying window items
Window item Description
Identifying window items
Working with files and folders
Viewing drives
To view the drives on your computer
Creating folders
To see the files and folders on a drive
Working with files and folders
To create a folder
To copy a file or folder to another folder
Copying and moving files and folders
To move a file or folder to another folder
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin
Deleting files and folders
To delete files or folders
Browsing for files and folders
To empty the Recycle Bin
To browse for a file
Working with files and folders
Searching for files
Using the Windows Search utility
To find files and folders using the Search utility
Searching for files
Using advanced search options
Creating a new document
Working with documents
To create a new document
Working with documents
To save a document
Saving a document
To open a document
Opening a document
To print a document
Printing a document
Shortcuts
Shortcuts
Windows Basics
Using the Internet
Learning about the Internet
Using the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
To set up an Internet account with America Online
Setting up an Internet account
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
Using the World Wide Web
To connect to a Web site
Connecting to a Web site
To download files or programs from a Web site
Downloading files
Using e-mail
To send e-mail using America Online
Sending e-mail
To check your e-mail using America Online
Using e-mail
Checking your e-mail
Using the Internet
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Using drives
Using the diskette drive
Using drives
To use a diskette
CD-RW drive DVD drive
Using the DVD or recordable CD drive
To insert a CD or DVD
Inserting a CD or DVD
To change bay modules
Changing drives
Using drives
Adjusting the volume in Windows XP
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows
Adjusting the volume
To adjust specific volume levels
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Click the Volume tab
To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls
Adjusting the volume in Windows
To adjust overall volume level from Windows
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Listening to CDs in Windows XP
Listening to CDs
To play a CD
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Listening to CDs in Windows
Recording and playing audio
To make an audio recording
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To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder
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Recording and playing audio
To play a file using the Windows Media Player
Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
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Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
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Using MusicMatch
Playing CDs
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Using MusicMatch
To play a music CD in Windows XP
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Creating MP3 music files
To play a music CD in Windows
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To create rip MP3 files
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Editing track information
To edit track information
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Building a music library
Changing the music library display settings
To change the music library display settings
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Listening to Internet radio
To listen to an Internet radio station
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Using advanced features
Using a recordable CD drive
Using a recordable CD drive
Creating data CDs
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To create a data CD
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Creating music CDs
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To create music CDs
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Copying CDs
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To copy a CD
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Playing a DVD
To play a DVD
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Playing a DVD
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Capturing video
To use Pinnacle Expression
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133
Sending and 8 Receiving Faxes
Installing Fax in Windows XP
Installing and configuring Fax
To install Fax
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To configure Microsoft Fax
Configuring Fax in Windows XP
Installing and configuring Fax
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Configuring Fax in Windows
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To send a simple fax
Sending a simple fax
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Sending a simple fax
Setting up your cover page template
To set up your fax cover page template
140
To fax a document directly from most programs
Faxing from programs
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Faxing from programs
Receiving and viewing a fax
Faxing a scanned document
To fax a document that you have scanned
To receive and view a fax in Windows XP
To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP
Canceling a fax
To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows
Canceling a fax
Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP
To automatically retry sending a fax
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To automatically cancel a failed fax
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP
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Managing Power
Monitoring the battery charge
Managing Power
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Recharging the battery
Recharging the battery
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Recalibrating the battery
To recalibrate the battery
150
Changing batteries
To replace the battery
151
Changing batteries
152
Conserving battery power
Extending battery life
Using alternate power sources
Extending battery life
Changing power modes
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If your computer You want to Then
Changing the power scheme
Changing power settings
To change the power scheme
Changing power settings
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Changing alarm options
To change the alarm options
157
Changing advanced settings
To change advanced power management settings
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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode
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To use Hibernate mode
Changing SpeedStep settings
To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP
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To change SpeedStep settings in Windows
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Travel Tips
Modem
Radio frequency wireless connections
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Travel Tips
Security
Files
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Files
Power
To create a startup password
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Additional tips
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Additional tips
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Customizing 11 Your Computer
Adjusting the color depth
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
To change the color depth
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Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
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 Windows XP
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To change desktop colors in Windows
Changing the desktop background
To change the desktop background in Windows XP
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To change the desktop background in Windows
Click the Background tab
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Selecting a screen saver
To select a screen saver
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To change your touchpad settings
Changing the touchpad settings
Changing the touchpad settings
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Adding and modifying user accounts
To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP
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To switch user accounts in Windows XP
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Adding and modifying user accounts
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Networking Your Computer
Sharing a single Internet connection
Benefits of networking
Sharing drives
188
Streaming audio and video files
Sharing peripheral devices
Playing multi-player games
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Wireless Ethernet network
Wired Ethernet network
Selecting a network connection
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Using a wired Ethernet network
Using a wired Ethernet network
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
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Example wired Ethernet network
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Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
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Using a wireless Ethernet network
Example access point wireless Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
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Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
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For more information
To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP
Using your notebook on a network
Using your notebook on a network
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To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows
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Moving from Your 13 Old Computer
To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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Moving from Your Old Computer
Finding your files
Transferring files
To find files in the My Documents folder
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To find files using Find or Search
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File type File usually ends
Setting up your ISP
Transferring Internet settings
Transferring Internet settings
To use the Internet Connection Wizard
Installing a USB printer or scanner
Installing your old printer or scanner
Transferring your e-mail and address book
Transferring your Internet shortcuts
To install your old printer
Installing a parallel port printer
Installing your old printer or scanner
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Installing your old programs
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Maintaining 14 Your Computer
Caring for your computer
Maintenance task Immediately
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Maintaining Your Computer
Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed
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Caring for your computer
Creating an emergency startup diskette
To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP
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Creating an emergency startup diskette
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Protecting your computer from viruses
To scan for viruses
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Protecting your computer from viruses
To update Norton AntiVirus
To remove a virus
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Checking hard drive space
Managing 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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Checking the hard drive for errors
To check the hard drive for errors
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Defragmenting the hard drive
To run Disk Defragmenter
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Backing up files
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
To start the Scheduled Task Wizard
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225
Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the exterior
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Cleaning the computer screen
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the mouse
Cleaning your computer
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To clean your trackball mouse
229
Restoring Software
Using the Restoration CDs
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Restoring Software
To reinstall device drivers
Reinstalling device drivers
Reinstalling device drivers
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Updating device drivers
To update device drivers
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Updating device drivers
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To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD
Reinstalling programs
Reinstalling programs
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To reinstall other programs from a CD
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Reinstalling Windows
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Reinstalling Windows
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Upgrading Your
To insert a PC Card
Adding and removing a PC Card
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Upgrading Your Notebook
To remove a PC Card
243
Adding and removing a PC Card
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Preventing static electricity discharge
245
Adding or replacing memory
To add or replace a memory module
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Adding or replacing memory
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Troubleshooting
Safety guidelines
Troubleshooting
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Software support tools
First steps
251
First steps
CD, DVD, or recordable CD drives
Troubleshooting
Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive
An audio CD does not produce sound
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DVD movie will not play
Device installation
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
You have computer problems after adding a new device
To check IRQ usage in Windows XP
To check IRQ usage in Windows
Diskette drive
To free IRQ resources for the new device
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Display
File management
To restore deleted files
Hard drive
257
Internet
You see a Data error message
You cannot connect to the Internet
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259
Connecting to a Web site takes too long
Keyboard
Memory
260
Modem
You see a Not enough memory error message
Your modem does not dial or does not connect
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To check the dialing properties in Windows XP
To check the dialing properties in Windows
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263
Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
To run modem diagnostics in Windows XP
To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server
Modem is not recognized by your notebook
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To run modem diagnostics in Windows
Modem is noisy when it dials and connects
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To turn down the modem volume in Windows
To turn down the modem volume in Windows XP
Mouse
External mouse does not work
Passwords
Networks
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Power
PC Cards
268
To set a default printer in Windows
To set a default printer in Windows XP
Printer
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270
You see a Printer queue is full error message
Touchpad
Sound
Video
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Before calling Gateway Technical Support
Telephone support
273
Telephone support
Resource Service description How to reach
Service description How to reach
Telephone numbers
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Self-help
Tutoring and training
Tutoring
275
Resource Service description For more information
Training
276
Important safety information
Setting up your system
277
Replacement parts and accessories
Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
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Care during use
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory compliance statements
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United States of America
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Unintentional emitter per FCC Part
FCC declaration of conformity
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Canada
Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
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Mexico
Intentional emitter
Unintentional emitter
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Laser safety statement
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Macrovision statement
All Rights Reserved
Trademark Acknowledgments
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Index
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Link 3, 22, 48
DVD
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Battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151
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