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Chapter 4: Windows Basics

3 Click a file or program to open it.

Help and

Support

For more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the HelpSpot

Search box , then click the arrow.

Adding icons to the desktop

You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently.

To add icons to the desktop:

1 Click Start, then click All Programs.

2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you want to add to the desktop.

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Gateway 400 manual Adding icons to the desktop, To add icons to the desktop

Contents

Page Page Contents Windows Basics Using the InternetUsing Multimedia Sending and Receiving Faxes Managing PowerIii Networking Your Computer Travel TipsCustomizing Your Computer Restoring Software 169Maintaining Your Computer Upgrading Your Notebook TroubleshootingSafety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Front Component Icon DescriptionLeft side ComponentSpeakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are Right side Back Bottom Component Icon Description Keyboard area Component Icon Description Gateway serial number Identifying your modelGateway model number Internal wireless label Microsoft Certificate of AuthenticityFinding your specifications Checking Out Your Gateway Accessories Batteries and automobile/airplane power adaptersCarrying cases Peripheral devicesPrinters Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapterConnecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Starting your notebook To start your notebookTo turn off your notebook Turning off your notebookWaking up your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebookStatus indicators Indicator Icon DescriptionStatus indicators Using the keyboard Key types Key type Icon DescriptionSystem key combinations Press and hold F N while Pressing this system keyDecrease the brightness of the display Multi-function buttons Button Icon Press toUsing the EZ Pad touchpad Using the touchpad Do thisUsing the EZ Pad touchpad Connecting the modem To connect the modemConnecting to a wired Ethernet network To connect to a wired Ethernet networkInstalling a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Broadband Internet connectionsGetting Help HelpSpot To start HelpSpotHelpSpot Searching for a topic HelpSpot videos To play a HelpSpot videoOnline help Gateway Web site Using eSupport Support Home tabWindows Basics About the Windows environment Using the desktop Using the Start menuTo use the Start menu Desktop elements DescriptionAdding icons to the desktop To add icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Identifying window itemsWindow item Description To view the drives on your computer Working with files and foldersViewing drives Creating folders To see the files and folders on a driveTo create a folder Copying and moving files and folders To copy a file or folder to another folderTo 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 Browsing for files and folders To empty the Recycle BinTo browse for a file Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utilityUsing advanced search options To create a new document Working with documentsCreating a new document Saving a document To save a documentOpening a document To open a documentPrinting a document To print a documentShortcuts Do thisUsing the Internet Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account To set up an Internet account with America OnlineTo disconnect from your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo connect to your America Online Internet account Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site To connect to a Web siteDownloading files To download files or programs from a Web siteSending e-mail Using e-mailTo send e-mail using America Online To check your e-mail using America Online Checking your e-mailUsing the Internet Using Multimedia Using the diskette drive To use a disketteCD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Using the CD or DVD driveIdentifying drive types Inserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVDAdjusting the volume Adjusting the volumeTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels Click the Volume tab To play a CD Listening to CDsListening to CDs Listening to CDs Recording and playing audio To make an audio recordingTo play an audio recording in Sound Recorder Clicking StopTo play a file using the Windows Media Player Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media PlayerUsing MusicMatch Playing CDsTo play a music CD Creating MP3 music files To create rip MP3 filesClick the record button. The Recorder window opens Editing track information To edit track informationBuilding a music library Changing the music library display settings To change the music library display settingsListening to Internet radio To listen to an Internet radio stationCreating data CDs Using a recordable driveUsing advanced features To create a data CD Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD driveSelect Source Files Source Pane Add 100 Creating music CDs 101To create music CDs 102103 104 Copying CDs 105To copy a CD 106107 108 Playing a DVDTo play a DVD 109 Capturing videoTo use Pinnacle Expression 110 Sending and 7 Receiving Faxes 111Installing and configuring Fax Installing FaxConfiguring Fax To install FaxTo configure Microsoft Fax 113114 115 Sending a simple faxTo send a simple fax 116 Setting up your cover page templateTo set up your fax cover page template Faxing from programs Faxing a scanned documentTo fax a document directly from most programs To fax a document that you have scannedCanceling a fax To cancel a fax that has not been sentReceiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax119 Automatically retry sending a faxTo automatically retry sending a fax 120 Automatically cancelling a faxTo automatically cancel a failed fax Managing Power 121Monitoring the battery charge 122Recharging the battery 123124 Recalibrating the batteryTo recalibrate the battery Changing the battery Replacing the batteryTo replace the battery 125126 Extending battery life Conserving battery powerUsing alternate power sources 127If your computer You want to Then Changing power modes128 Changing power settings 129130 Changing the power schemeTo change the power scheme 131 Changing alarm optionsTo change the alarm options 132 Changing advanced settingsTo change advanced power management settings 133 Activating and using Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode To use Hibernate mode 134Travel Tips 135136 Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem 137 FilesSecurity 138 PowerTo create a startup password Additional tips 139140 Customizing 10 Your Computer 141Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depthTo change the color depth 142Adjusting the screen resolution 143To adjust the screen resolution 144145 Changing the colors on your Windows desktopTo change desktop colors 146 Changing the desktop backgroundTo change the desktop background 147 148 Selecting a screen saverTo select a screen saver 149 150 Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings 151152 Programming the multi-function buttonsTo program the multi-function buttons 153 Adding and modifying user accountsTo add, delete, or modify user accounts To switch user accounts 154Networking Your Computer 155Benefits of networking Sharing a single Internet connectionSharing drives 156Sharing peripheral devices Streaming audio and video filesPlaying multi-player games 157Wired Ethernet network Wireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b networkSelecting a network connection 158159 Using a wired Ethernet networkEthernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Example wired Ethernet network 160Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 161Using a wireless Ethernet network 162Example access point wireless Ethernet network 163164 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network 165For more information 166167 Using your notebook on a networkTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off 168 Moving from Your 12 Old Computer 169170 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring files Finding your filesTo find files in the My Documents folder 171File type File usually ends To find files using Find or Search172 Transferring Internet settings Setting up your ISPTo use the Internet Connection Wizard 173Installing your old printer or scanner Installing a USB printer or scannerTransferring your e-mail and address book Transferring your Internet shortcuts175 Installing a parallel port printerTo install your old printer Installing your old programs 176Maintaining 13 Your Computer 177Maintenance task Immediately Caring for your computer178 After purchaseMaintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed 179180 Creating an emergency startup disketteTo create an emergency startup diskette 181 Creating an emergency startup disketteProtecting your computer from viruses 182To scan for viruses 183184 To update Norton AntiVirusTo remove a virus Managing hard drive space Checking hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 185186 Using Disk CleanupTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 187 Checking the hard drive for errorsTo check the hard drive for errors 188 189 Defragmenting the hard driveTo run Disk Defragmenter 190 Backing up files 191192 Using the Scheduled Task WizardTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard 193 Cleaning your computerCleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the computer screenCleaning the mouse 194To clean your trackball mouse 195196 Restoring Software 197Using the Restoration CDs 198Page 200 201 202 203 Reinstalling programsTo reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD 204 205 Reinstalling WindowsTo reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers 206 Upgrading Your 207208 Adding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card To remove a PC Card 209Preventing static electricity discharge 210211 Preventing static electricity discharge212 Adding or replacing memoryTo add or replace memory modules 213 Adding or replacing memoryPage 215 Replacing the hard drive kitTo replace the hard drive kit 216 217 218 Troubleshooting 219Safety guidelines 220221 First stepsSoftware support tools Troubleshooting CD or DVD drivesYour notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive An audio CD does not produce soundDVD movie will not play 223Cleaning CDs or DVDs Device installationYou have computer problems after adding a new device To check IRQ usage225 Diskette driveTo free IRQ resources for the new device Display 226To restore deleted files File managementHard drive 227You see a Data error message InternetYou cannot connect to the Internet 228Connecting to a Web site takes too long 229You see a Memory error message KeyboardMemory External keyboard does not workYou see a Not enough memory error message ModemTo check the dialing properties Your modem does not dial or does not connectYour 56K modem does not connect at 56K 232233 To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverModem is not recognized by your notebook 234 To run modem diagnosticsModem is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the modem volume MouseExternal mouse does not work External mouse works erraticallyPasswords NetworksPC Cards 236237 PowerPrinter To set a default printer You see a Printer queue is full error messageTo make sure that the printer is not set to work offline 238You see a Printer is out of paper error message SoundYou are not getting sound from the built-in speakers 239240 VideoExternal monitor is not working 241 Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Technical Support Service description How to reach Resource Service description How to reachTelephone numbers 242Tutoring and training Self-helpTutoring 243244 Resource Service description For more informationTraining 245 Important safety informationSetting up your system Care during use Replacement parts and accessories246 247 Wireless GuidanceRegulatory compliance statements 248 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of America249 250 FCC declaration of conformity251 Canada 252Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Unintentional emitter per ICES-003253 Mexico 254Intentional emitter Unintentional emitterLaser safety statement 255Macrovision statement 256All Rights Reserved Trademark AcknowledgmentsIndex 257258 259 260 DVD/CD-RW171 261Fn 27 262263 164 264Battery 23, 122, 123, 124, 125 265136 266267 116 268183 269