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Gateway 200 manual Vii, Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index

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Contents

Page Page Contents Using the Internet Getting HelpWindows Basics Using Multimedia Iii133 Travel Tips Managing PowerCustomizing Your Computer Networking Your ComputerMaintaining Your Computer 201Troubleshooting Restoring SoftwareUpgrading Your Notebook Vii Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information IndexViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Front Checking Out Your GatewayComponentDescription Left side Left sideComponent DescriptionComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideBack Bottom BottomKeyboard area Keyboard area Identifying your model Gateway model numberGateway serial number Internal wireless label Microsoft Certificate of AuthenticityIdentifying 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 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapterGetting Started Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Starting your notebook To start 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 stationSeparating from the docking station To separate your notebook 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 modemConnecting to a wired Ethernet network To connect to a wired Ethernet networkConnecting to a wired Ethernet network Broadband Internet connections Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceGetting Help HelpSpot To start 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 itemsWorking with files and folders Viewing drivesTo view the drives on your computer Creating folders To see the files and folders on a driveWorking 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 To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin Deleting files and foldersTo delete files or folders Browsing for files and folders To empty the Recycle BinTo 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 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 InternetSetting up an Internet account To set up an Internet account with America OnlineSetting up an Internet account Accessing your Internet account To connect to your America Online 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 filesUsing e-mail To send e-mail using America OnlineSending e-mail To check your e-mail using America Online Using e-mailChecking your e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia Using Multimedia Using drivesUsing the diskette drive Using drivesTo 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 WindowsRecording and playing audio To make an audio recording106 To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder 107Recording and playing audio To play a file using the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player108 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 109Using MusicMatch Playing CDs110 Using MusicMatch To play a music CD in Windows XP111 Creating MP3 music files To play a music CD in Windows112 113 To create rip MP3 filesPage Editing track information To edit track information115 116 Building a music libraryChanging the music library display settings To change the music library display settings117 Listening to Internet radio To listen to an Internet radio station118 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 Playing a DVD To play a DVD130 Playing a DVD 131Capturing video To use Pinnacle Expression132 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 faxSetting up your cover page template To set up your fax 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 faxAutomatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP To automatically retry sending a fax144 To automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPAutomatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP 145146 147 Managing PowerMonitoring the battery charge Managing Power148 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery149 Recalibrating the battery To recalibrate the battery150 Changing batteries To replace the battery151 Changing batteries152 Conserving battery power Extending battery lifeUsing alternate power sources Extending battery lifeChanging power modes 154If your computer You want to Then Changing the power scheme Changing power settingsTo change the power scheme Changing power settings156 Changing alarm options To change the alarm options157 Changing advanced settings To change advanced power management settings158 Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode159 160 To use Hibernate modeChanging SpeedStep settings To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP161 162 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows163 164 165 Travel TipsModem Radio frequency wireless connections166 Travel TipsSecurity Files167 FilesPower To create a startup password168 Additional tips 169Additional 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 settingsAdjusting the screen resolution To adjust the screen resolution174 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop To change desktop colors in Windows XP175 176 177 To change desktop colors in WindowsChanging the desktop background To change the desktop background in Windows XP178 179 To change the desktop background in WindowsClick the Background tab 180Selecting a screen saver To select a screen saver181 182 To change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsChanging the touchpad settings 183Adding and modifying user accounts To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP184 To switch user accounts in Windows XP 185Adding 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 networkExample access point wireless Ethernet network Using a 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 203To find files using Find or Search 204File 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 ComputerMaintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed 211Caring for your computer Creating an emergency startup diskette To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP212 Creating an emergency startup diskette 213214 Protecting your computer from virusesTo scan for viruses 215Protecting your computer from viruses To update Norton AntiVirus To remove a virus216 Checking hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 217Using Disk Cleanup To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program218 Checking the hard drive for errors To check the hard drive for errors219 220 Defragmenting the hard drive To run Disk Defragmenter221 222 223 Backing up filesUsing the Scheduled Task Wizard To start the Scheduled Task Wizard224 225 Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior226 Cleaning the computer screen Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse Cleaning your computer228 To clean your trackball mouse229 Restoring SoftwareUsing the Restoration CDs 230Restoring 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 NotebookTo remove a PC Card 243Adding and removing a PC Card 244 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 245Adding or replacing memory To add or replace a memory module246 Adding or replacing memory 247Page 249 TroubleshootingSafety guidelines Troubleshooting250 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 longKeyboard Memory260 Modem You see a Not enough memory error messageYour modem does not dial or does not connect 261To check the dialing properties in Windows XP To check the dialing properties in Windows262 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 264To run modem diagnostics in Windows Modem is noisy when it dials and connects265 To turn down the modem volume in Windows To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPMouse External mouse does not workPasswords Networks267 Power PC Cards268 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 275Resource Service description For more information Training276 Important safety information Setting up your system277 Replacement parts and accessories Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information278 Care during useWireless Guidance Regulatory compliance statements279 280 United States of America 281Unintentional 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