Protecting from power source problems | Gateway 200 specs

Chapter 3: Getting Started

3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Status indicators” on page 35 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your notebook or docking station, then plug it back in.

4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn your notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours. The battery charge meters may not show a charge for several hours. For more information about the battery charge meter, see “Monitoring the battery charge” on page 148.

5 If the battery charge meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours, contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com.

Warning

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The

AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.

Protecting from power source problems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook.

Warning

High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your notebook by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Windows Basics Using the InternetGetting Help 133 Using MultimediaIii Customizing Your Computer Managing PowerTravel Tips Networking Your Computer 201 Maintaining Your Computer Upgrading Your Notebook TroubleshootingRestoring Software Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index Vii Viii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway ComponentDescription FrontChecking Out Your Gateway Component Left sideLeft side Description Component Icon Description Right side Right side Back Bottom Bottom Keyboard area Keyboard area Gateway serial number Identifying your modelGateway model number Identifying your model Internal wireless labelMicrosoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Finding your specifications Accessories Accessories Printers Checking Out Your Gateway Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Component Description Front Docking Pdif digital Right Side USB Back Component Icon Bottom Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Starting your notebook Starting your notebookTo start your notebook To turn off your notebook in Windows XP Turning off your notebookWaking up your notebook To turn off your notebook in Windows To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookRestarting rebooting your notebook Connecting to the docking station To attach your notebook to the docking station Separating from the docking station Separating from the docking stationTo separate your notebook from the docking station Getting Started Status indicators Status indicators Indicator Icon Description Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Key types Key type Icon Description System key combinations Press and hold F N while Pressing this system key PgDn Internet button Internet button To reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the touchpad Do this Do this Connecting the modem To connect the modem Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkTo connect to a wired Ethernet network Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connections Getting Help Getting Help HelpSpotTo start HelpSpot HelpSpot Searching for a topic HelpSpot videos To play a HelpSpot video Online help Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Using eSupport Support Home tab Windows Basics About the Windows environment Windows Basics Using the desktop Using the desktopUsing the Start menu To use the Start menu Click a file or program to open it Adding icons to the desktop To add icons to the desktop Identifying window items Identifying window items Window item Description To view the drives on your computer Working with files and foldersViewing drives Working with files and folders Creating foldersTo see the files and folders on a drive To create a folder Copying and moving files and folders To copy a file or folder to another folder To move a file or folder to another folder To delete files or folders To recover files or folders from the Recycle BinDeleting files and folders To browse for a file Browsing for files and foldersTo empty the Recycle Bin Working with files and folders Searching for files Searching for files Using the Windows Search utilityTo find files and folders using the Search utility Using advanced search options To create a new document Working with documentsCreating a new document Working with documents Saving a document To save a document Opening a document To open a document Printing a document To print a document Shortcuts Shortcuts Windows Basics Using the Internet Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet accountTo set up an Internet account with America Online To disconnect from your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo connect to your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site To connect to a Web site Downloading files To download files or programs from a Web site Sending e-mail Using e-mailTo send e-mail using America Online Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America OnlineUsing e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia Using drives Using Multimedia To use a diskette Using the diskette driveUsing drives Using the DVD or recordable CD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Inserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVD Changing drives To change bay modules Using drives To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume in Windows XP To adjust the overall volume level from Windows To adjust specific volume levels Adjusting the volume Click the Volume tab 100 To adjust overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level using hardware controls 101 102 To play a CD Listening to CDsListening to CDs in Windows XP 103 104 Listening to CDs in Windows 105 106 Recording and playing audioTo make an audio recording Recording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder107 108 To play a file using the Windows Media PlayerPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 109 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 110 Using MusicMatchPlaying CDs 111 Using MusicMatchTo play a music CD in Windows XP 112 Creating MP3 music filesTo play a music CD in Windows To create rip MP3 files 113Page 115 Editing track informationTo edit track information Building a music library 116 117 Changing the music library display settingsTo change the music library display settings 118 Listening to Internet radioTo listen to an Internet radio station Using a recordable CD drive Using a recordable CD driveUsing advanced features Creating data CDs To create a data CD 120 121 122 Creating music CDs 123 To create music CDs 124 125 126 Copying CDs 127 To copy a CD 128 129 130 Playing a DVDTo play a DVD 131 Playing a DVD 132 Capturing videoTo use Pinnacle Expression Sending and 8 Receiving Faxes 133 To install Fax Installing and configuring FaxInstalling Fax in Windows XP 134 Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XPTo configure Microsoft Fax 135 136 Configuring Fax in Windows 137 138 139 Sending a simple faxTo send a simple fax Sending a simple fax 140 Setting up your cover page templateTo set up your fax cover page template 141 Faxing from programsTo fax a document directly from most programs Faxing from programs To fax a document that you have scanned Faxing a scanned documentReceiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax in Windows XP To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows Canceling a faxTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP Canceling a fax 144 Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XPTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax 145 146 Managing Power 147 148 Monitoring the battery chargeManaging Power 149 Recharging the batteryRecharging the battery 150 Recalibrating the batteryTo recalibrate the battery 151 To replace the batteryChanging batteries Changing batteries 152 Using alternate power sources Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Extending battery life If your computer You want to Then Changing power modes154 To change the power scheme Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme Changing power settings 156 157 Changing alarm optionsTo change the alarm options 158 Changing advanced settingsTo change advanced power management settings 159 Activating and using Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode To use Hibernate mode 160 161 Changing SpeedStep settingsTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 162 163 164 Travel Tips 165 166 Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem Travel Tips 167 FilesSecurity Files 168 PowerTo create a startup password Additional tips Additional tips169 170 Customizing 11 Your Computer 171 To change the color depth Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth 172 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 173 174 Adjusting the screen resolutionTo adjust the screen resolution 175 Changing the colors on your Windows desktopTo change desktop colors in Windows XP 176 To change desktop colors in Windows 177 178 Changing the desktop backgroundTo change the desktop background in Windows XP To change the desktop background in Windows 179 180 Click the Background tab 181 Selecting a screen saverTo select a screen saver 182 Changing the touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings 183 184 Adding and modifying user accountsTo add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP Adding and modifying user accounts To switch user accounts in Windows XP185 186 Networking Your Computer 187 Sharing drives Benefits of networkingSharing a single Internet connection 188 Playing multi-player games Sharing peripheral devicesStreaming audio and video files 189 Selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet networkWireless Ethernet network 190 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a wired Ethernet networkUsing a wired Ethernet network 191 Example wired Ethernet network 192 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 193 Using a wireless Ethernet network 194 195 Example access point wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network 196 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 197 For more information 198 Using your notebook on a network Using your notebook on a networkTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP 199 To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows 200 Moving from Your 13 Old Computer 201 202 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Moving from Your Old Computer To find files in the My Documents folder Transferring filesFinding your files 203 File type File usually ends To find files using Find or Search204 Transferring Internet settings Transferring Internet settingsSetting up your ISP To use the Internet Connection Wizard Transferring your e-mail and address book Installing your old printer or scannerInstalling a USB printer or scanner Transferring your Internet shortcuts Installing your old printer or scanner Installing a parallel port printerTo install your old printer 207 Installing your old programs 208 Maintaining 14 Your Computer 209 210 Maintenance task ImmediatelyCaring for your computer Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed211 212 Creating an emergency startup disketteTo create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP 213 Creating an emergency startup diskette Protecting your computer from viruses 214 Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses215 216 To update Norton AntiVirusTo remove a virus To check hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space 217 218 Using Disk CleanupTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 219 Checking the hard drive for errorsTo check the hard drive for errors 220 221 Defragmenting the hard driveTo run Disk Defragmenter 222 Backing up files 223 224 Using the Scheduled Task WizardTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard 225 226 Cleaning your computerCleaning the exterior Cleaning the mouse Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning your computer To clean your trackball mouse 228 Restoring Software 229 Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs230 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device driversTo reinstall device drivers 231 232 233 To update device driversUpdating device drivers Updating device drivers 234 Reinstalling programs Reinstalling programsTo reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD 235 236 To reinstall other programs from a CD 237 Reinstalling Windows 238 Reinstalling Windows 239 240 Upgrading Your 241 242 Adding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card Upgrading Your Notebook Adding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card243 Preventing static electricity discharge 244 245 Preventing static electricity discharge 246 Adding or replacing memoryTo add or replace a memory module 247 Adding or replacing memoryPage Troubleshooting 249 250 Safety guidelinesTroubleshooting 251 First stepsSoftware support tools First steps Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive TroubleshootingCD, DVD, or recordable CD drives An audio CD does not produce sound DVD movie will not play 253 You have computer problems after adding a new device Cleaning CDs or DVDsDevice installation To check IRQ usage in Windows XP To free IRQ resources for the new device Diskette driveTo check IRQ usage in Windows 255 Display 256 Hard drive To restore deleted filesFile management 257 You cannot connect to the Internet You see a Data error messageInternet 258 Connecting to a Web site takes too long 259 260 KeyboardMemory Your modem does not dial or does not connect You see a Not enough memory error messageModem 261 262 To check the dialing properties in Windows XPTo check the dialing properties in Windows Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K 263 Modem is not recognized by your notebook To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverTo run modem diagnostics in Windows XP 264 265 To run modem diagnostics in WindowsModem is noisy when it dials and connects Mouse To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows External mouse does not work 267 PasswordsNetworks 268 PowerPC Cards Printer To set a default printer in Windows XPTo set a default printer in Windows 269 You see a Printer queue is full error message 270 Video SoundTouchpad 271 272 273 Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support Telephone numbers Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach 274 Tutoring Tutoring and trainingSelf-help 275 276 Resource Service description For more informationTraining 277 Important safety informationSetting up your system 278 Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories Care during use 279 Wireless GuidanceRegulatory compliance statements 280 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of America281 282 FCC declaration of conformity 283 Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Canada284 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 285 Intentional emitter Mexico286 Unintentional emitter Laser safety statement 287 All Rights Reserved Macrovision statement288 Trademark Acknowledgments Index 289 290 Link 3, 22, 48 291 292 DVD 199 293 294 295 108 296 297 Battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151 298 167 299 140 300 215 301 302