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Gateway 450 manual 119, Playing a DVD

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Important

Playing a DVD

If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 242.

5 To specifically control the DVD or adjust the volume, use the controls in the DVD player. For more information on using the DVD player, see its online help.

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Support

For more information about playing DVDs in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.

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Contents

Usersguide Page Contents Using the Internet Using MultimediaWindows Basics Managing Power IiiSending and Receiving Faxes Travel Tips Customizing Your ComputerNetworking Your Computer Maintaining Your Computer 199Troubleshooting Using the Gateway 450 Port ReplicatorRestoring Software Upgrading Your NotebookVii Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information IndexViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Front Checking Out Your GatewayComponent Icon Description Left side Left sideComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideComponent BackBack Bottom Bottom Keyboard 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 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapterGetting Started Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Waking up your notebook Starting your notebookTo start your notebook Starting your notebookTurning off your notebook To turn off your notebook in Windows XPTo turn off your notebook in Windows Restarting rebooting your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookTo close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Indicator Icon Description Status indicatorsUsing the keyboard Using the keyboardKey type Icon Description Key typesPress and hold F N while Pressing this system key System key combinationsDecrease the brightness of the display Multi-function buttons Multi-function buttonsButton Icon Press to Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the touchpadGetting Started Connecting the modem Connecting the modemTo connect the modem To connect to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkInstalling a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceBroadband Internet connections Getting Started Getting 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 ShortcutsDo this Windows 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 the diskette drive Using MultimediaTo use a diskette Using the diskette drive Using the CD or DVD drive Identifying drive typesCD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive Inserting a CD or DVDTo insert a CD or DVD Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume in Windows XPTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels Adjusting the volume in Windows To adjust overall volume level using hardware controlsTo adjust overall volume level from Windows To adjust specific volume levels Listening to CDs in Windows XP Listening to CDsTo play a CD Listening to CDsWhen the media player opens, click play Listening to CDs in Windows To make an audio recording Recording and playing audioRecording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound RecorderPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player To play a file using the Windows Media PlayerPlaying audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Using MusicMatch Playing CDsTo play a music CD in Windows XP Using MusicMatch Creating MP3 music files To play a music CD in Windows100 101 To create rip MP3 files102 Editing track information To edit track information103 104 Building a music libraryChanging the music library display settings To change the music library display settings105 Listening to Internet radio To listen to an Internet radio station106 Using advanced features Using a recordable driveUsing a recordable drive Creating data CDs108 To create a data CD109 110 111 Creating music CDs112 To create music CDs113 114 115 Copying CDs116 To copy a CD117 Playing a DVD To play a DVD118 Playing a DVD 119Viewing the display on a television To view your notebook display on a television120 Viewing the display on a television 121122 To use Pinnacle Expression Capturing video123 Capturing video124 125 Sending and 7 Receiving FaxesInstalling Fax in Windows XP Installing and configuring FaxTo install Fax 126To configure Microsoft Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XPInstalling and configuring Fax 127128 129 Configuring Fax in Windows130 To send a simple fax Sending a simple fax131 Sending a simple faxSetting up your cover page template To set up your fax cover page template132 To fax a document directly from most programs Faxing from programs133 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 fax136 To automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPAutomatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP 137138 139 Managing PowerMonitoring the battery charge Managing Power140 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery141 Recalibrating the battery To recalibrate the battery142 Changing batteries 143144 Installing a secondary battery To install a secondary battery145 146 147 148 Conserving battery power Extending battery lifeUsing alternate power sources Extending battery lifeChanging power modes 150If your computer You want to Then Changing the power scheme Changing power settingsTo change the power scheme Changing power settings152 Changing alarm options To change the alarm options153 Changing advanced settings To change advanced power management settings154 Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode155 156 To use Hibernate modeChanging SpeedStep settings To change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP157 158 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows159 160 161 Travel TipsModem Radio frequency wireless connections162 Travel TipsSecurity Files163 FilesPower To create a startup password164 Additional tips 165Additional tips 166 167 Customizing 10 Your ComputerAdjusting the color depth Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsTo change the color depth 168169 Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the screen resolution To adjust the screen resolution170 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop To change desktop colors in Windows XP171 172 173 To change desktop colors in WindowsChanging the desktop background To change the desktop background in Windows XP174 175 To change the desktop background in WindowsClick the Background tab 176Selecting a screen saver To select a screen saver177 178 To change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsChanging the touchpad settings 179180 181 Programming the multi-function buttons To program the multi-function buttons182 To add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP Adding and modifying user accounts183 Adding and modifying user accounts184 To switch user accounts in Windows XP185 Networking Your ComputerSharing a single Internet connection Benefits of networkingSharing drives 186Streaming audio and video files Sharing peripheral devicesPlaying multi-player games 187Wireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b network Wired Ethernet networkSelecting a network connection 188Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet networkEthernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 189190 Example wired Ethernet network191 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network192 Using a wireless Ethernet networkExample access point wireless Ethernet network Using a wireless Ethernet network193 194 195 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network196 For more informationTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP Using your notebook on a networkUsing your notebook on a network 197198 199 Moving from Your 12 Old ComputerTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard200 Moving from Your Old ComputerFinding your files Transferring filesTo find files in the My Documents folder 201To find files using Find or Search 202File 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 205206 Installing your old programs207 Maintaining 13 Your ComputerCaring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately208 Maintaining Your ComputerMaintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed 209Caring for your computer Creating an emergency startup diskette To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP210 Creating an emergency startup diskette 211212 Protecting your computer from virusesTo scan for viruses 213Protecting your computer from viruses To update Norton AntiVirus To remove a virus214 Checking hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 215Using Disk Cleanup To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program216 Checking the hard drive for errors To check the hard drive for errors217 218 Defragmenting the hard drive To run Disk Defragmenter219 220 221 Backing up filesUsing the Scheduled Task Wizard To start the Scheduled Task Wizard222 223 Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior224 Cleaning the computer screen Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse Cleaning your computer226 To clean your trackball mouse227 Restoring SoftwareUsing the Restoration CDs 228Restoring Software To reinstall device drivers Reinstalling device driversReinstalling device drivers 229230 Updating device drivers To update device drivers231 Updating device drivers232 To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD Reinstalling programsReinstalling programs 233234 235 236 Reinstalling Windows237 Reinstalling Windows238 239 Upgrading YourTo insert a PC Card Adding and removing a PC Card240 Upgrading Your NotebookTo remove a PC Card 241Adding and removing a PC Card Changing drives To change bay modules242 Changing drives 243244 245 246 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 247Adding or replacing memory To add or replace memory modules248 Adding or replacing memory 249250 251 Replacing the main hard drive kit To replace the main hard drive kit252 Replacing the main hard drive kit 253254 255 Using Gateway 450 Port Replicator256 Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator257 258 Connecting to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicatorAttaching to the port replicator To attach your notebook to the port replicatorDisconnecting from the port replicator To separate your notebook from the port replicator260 261 Securing your port replicator To secure your notebook and port replicator262 263 TroubleshootingSafety guidelines Troubleshooting264 Software support tools First steps265 First stepsCD or DVD drives TroubleshootingYour notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive An audio CD does not produce sound267 DVD movie will not playDevice installation Cleaning CDs or DVDsTo check IRQ usage in Windows XP 268To check IRQ usage in Windows Diskette driveTo free IRQ resources for the new device 269270 DisplayTo restore deleted files File management271 You see a Data error message You see an Insufficient disk space error messageHard drive 272Secondary hard drive is not recognized InternetYou cannot connect to the Internet 273Keyboard Connecting to a Web site takes too longBuilt-in keyboard does not work External keyboard does not workMemory Modem275 To check the dialing properties in Windows XP To check the dialing properties in Windows276 277 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56KTo access the gateway.your.way dial-up server Modem is not recognized by your notebook278 To run modem diagnostics in Windows XP To run modem diagnostics in Windows279 To turn down the modem volume in Windows To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPMouse 280Passwords Networks281 Your notebook is not working on AC power PowerYour notebook is not working on battery power PC CardsTo set a default printer in Windows To set a default printer in Windows XPPrinter 283284 You see a Printer queue is full error messageSound Touchpad285 External monitor is not working VideoTV out is not working 286Before calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support287 Telephone supportResource Service description How to reach Service description How to reachTelephone numbers 288Self-help Tutoring and trainingTutoring 289Resource Service description For more information Training290 Important safety information Setting up your system291 Replacement parts and accessories Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information292 Care during useWireless Guidance Regulatory compliance statements293 294 United States of America 295Unintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC declaration of conformity 296297 298 CanadaIndustry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS Unintentional emitter per ICES-003299 300 MexicoIntentional emitter Unintentional emitter301 Laser safety statement302 Macrovision statementAll Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments303 Index304 186305 USB 3, 37306 307 Wireless 192, 193, 194308 309 Fn 28310 Jack 6, 35311 312 Battery 25, 140, 141, 142, 143313 162314 315 132316 213317 MAN SYS US 450 SX4 USR GDE R1 9/02