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Gateway 200 manual Using the Internet

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Using the Internet 6

This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web. Read this chapter to learn how to:

■Set up and access an Internet account using America Online®

■Connect to a Web site using a browser

■Download files from the Internet

■Send and receive e-mail using America Online

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Contents

Page Page Contents Getting Help Using the InternetWindows Basics Iii Using Multimedia133 Networking Your Computer Managing PowerTravel Tips Customizing 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 Description Left sideLeft side ComponentComponent 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 To turn off your notebook in Windows Turning off your notebookWaking up your notebook To turn off your notebook in Windows XPRestarting 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 environmentTo use the Start menu Using the desktopUsing the Start menu Using the desktopClick 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 Working with documents Working with documentsCreating a new document To create a new documentTo 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 To adjust the overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume in Windows XP To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controlsAdjusting the volume To adjust specific volume levels100 Click the Volume tab101 Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level using hardware controls To adjust overall volume level from Windows102 103 Listening to CDsListening to CDs in Windows XP To play a CD104 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 Creating data CDs Using a recordable CD driveUsing advanced features Using a recordable CD drive120 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 Faxes134 Installing and configuring FaxInstalling Fax in Windows XP To install Fax135 Configuring Fax in Windows XPTo configure Microsoft Fax Installing and configuring Fax136 137 Configuring Fax in Windows138 Sending a simple fax Sending a simple faxTo send a simple fax 139To set up your fax cover page template Setting up your cover page template140 Faxing from programs Faxing from programsTo fax a document directly from most programs 141To receive and view a fax in Windows XP Faxing a scanned documentReceiving and viewing a fax To fax a document that you have scannedCanceling a fax Canceling a faxTo cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP To cancel a fax that has not been sent in WindowsTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP144 145 Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP146 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 batteryChanging batteries 151152 Extending battery life Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Using alternate power sources154 Changing power modesIf your computer You want to Then Changing power settings Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme To change the power scheme156 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 TipsTravel Tips Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem 166Files FilesSecurity 167To create a startup password Power168 169 Additional tipsAdditional tips 170 171 Customizing 11 Your Computer172 Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth To change the color depth173 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 182 183 Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsTo 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 Computer188 Benefits of networkingSharing a single Internet connection Sharing drives189 Sharing peripheral devicesStreaming audio and video files Playing multi-player games190 Wired Ethernet networkWireless Ethernet network Selecting a network connection191 Using a wired Ethernet networkUsing a wired Ethernet network Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet192 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 information199 Using your notebook on a networkTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP Using your notebook on a network200 To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows201 Moving from Your 13 Old ComputerMoving from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 202203 Transferring filesFinding your files To find files in the My Documents folder204 To find files using Find or SearchFile type File usually ends To use the Internet Connection Wizard Transferring Internet settingsSetting up your ISP Transferring Internet settingsTransferring your Internet shortcuts Installing your old printer or scannerInstalling a USB printer or scanner Transferring your e-mail and address book207 Installing a parallel port printerTo install your old printer Installing your old printer or scanner208 Installing your old programs209 Maintaining 14 Your ComputerMaintaining Your Computer Maintenance task ImmediatelyCaring for your computer 210211 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 217 Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space To check hard drive spaceTo 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 your computer Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning the mouse228 To clean your trackball mouse229 Restoring Software230 Using the Restoration CDsRestoring Software 231 Reinstalling device driversTo reinstall device drivers Reinstalling device drivers232 Updating device drivers To update device driversUpdating device drivers 233234 235 Reinstalling programsTo reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD Reinstalling programs236 237 To reinstall other programs from a CD238 Reinstalling Windows239 Reinstalling Windows240 241 Upgrading YourUpgrading Your Notebook Adding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card 242243 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 First steps First stepsSoftware support tools 251An audio CD does not produce sound TroubleshootingCD, DVD, or recordable CD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive253 DVD movie will not playTo check IRQ usage in Windows XP Cleaning CDs or DVDsDevice installation You have computer problems after adding a new device255 Diskette driveTo check IRQ usage in Windows To free IRQ resources for the new device256 Display257 To restore deleted filesFile management Hard drive258 You see a Data error messageInternet You cannot connect to the Internet259 Connecting to a Web site takes too longMemory Keyboard260 261 You see a Not enough memory error messageModem Your modem does not dial or does not connectTo check the dialing properties in Windows To check the dialing properties in Windows XP262 263 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K264 To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverTo run modem diagnostics in Windows XP Modem is not recognized by your notebookModem is noisy when it dials and connects To run modem diagnostics in Windows265 External mouse does not work To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows MouseNetworks Passwords267 PC Cards Power268 269 To set a default printer in Windows XPTo set a default printer in Windows Printer270 You see a Printer queue is full error message271 SoundTouchpad Video272 Telephone support Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Technical Support 273274 Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach Telephone numbers275 Tutoring and trainingSelf-help TutoringTraining Resource Service description For more information276 Setting up your system Important safety information277 Care during use Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories 278Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance279 280 281 United States of AmericaUnintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC declaration of conformity 282283 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Canada284 Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS285 Unintentional emitter Mexico286 Intentional emitter287 Laser safety statementTrademark Acknowledgments Macrovision statement288 All Rights Reserved289 Index290 291 Link 3, 22, 48DVD 292293 199294 295 296 108297 298 Battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151299 167300 140301 215302