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■If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.

■Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their network.

■Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.

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Usersguide Page Contents Using Multimedia Using the InternetWindows Basics Iii Managing PowerSending and Receiving Faxes Customizing Your Computer Travel TipsNetworking Your Computer Maintaining Your Computer 199Upgrading Your Notebook Using the Gateway 450 Port ReplicatorTroubleshooting Restoring SoftwareVii Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information IndexViii Checking Out 1 Your Gateway Checking Out Your Gateway FrontComponent Icon Description Left side Left sideComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideComponent BackBack Bottom Bottom Keyboard 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 Getting Started To connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapterGetting Started Connecting the AC adapter Protecting from power source problems Starting your notebook Starting your notebookWaking up your notebook To start your notebookTo turn off your notebook in Windows XP Turning off your notebookTo 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 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 ShortcutsDo this Windows 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 the diskette driveTo use a diskette Using the diskette drive Identifying drive types Using the CD or DVD driveCD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Inserting a CD or DVD Using the CD or DVD driveTo insert a CD or DVD Adjusting the volume in Windows XP Adjusting the volumeTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level from Windows To adjust specific volume levels Listening to CDs Listening to CDsListening to CDs in Windows XP To play a CDWhen 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 Playing CDs Using MusicMatchTo play a music CD in Windows XP Using MusicMatch To play a music CD in Windows Creating MP3 music files100 101 To create rip MP3 files102 To edit track information Editing track information103 104 Building a music libraryTo change the music library display settings Changing the music library display settings105 To listen to an Internet radio station Listening to Internet radio106 Creating data CDs Using a recordable driveUsing advanced features Using a recordable drive108 To create a data CD109 110 111 Creating music CDs112 To create music CDs113 114 115 Copying CDs116 To copy a CD117 To play a DVD Playing a DVD118 Playing a DVD 119To view your notebook display on a television Viewing the display on a television120 Viewing the display on a television 121122 Capturing video Capturing videoTo use Pinnacle Expression 123124 125 Sending and 7 Receiving Faxes126 Installing and configuring FaxInstalling Fax in Windows XP To install Fax127 Configuring Fax in Windows XPTo configure Microsoft Fax Installing and configuring Fax128 129 Configuring Fax in Windows130 Sending a simple fax Sending a simple faxTo send a simple fax 131To set up your fax cover page template Setting up your cover page template132 Faxing from programs Faxing from programsTo fax a document directly from most programs 133To 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 XP136 137 Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP138 139 Managing PowerManaging Power Monitoring the battery charge140 Recharging the battery Recharging the battery141 To recalibrate the battery Recalibrating the battery142 Changing batteries 143144 To install a secondary battery Installing a secondary battery145 146 147 148 Extending battery life Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Using alternate power sources150 Changing power modesIf your computer You want to Then Changing power settings Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme To change the power scheme152 To change the alarm options Changing alarm options153 To change advanced power management settings Changing advanced settings154 To activate Hibernate mode Activating and using Hibernate mode155 156 To use Hibernate modeTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP Changing SpeedStep settings157 158 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows159 160 161 Travel TipsTravel Tips Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem 162Files FilesSecurity 163To create a startup password Power164 165 Additional tipsAdditional tips 166 167 Customizing 10 Your Computer168 Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth To change the color depth169 Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsTo adjust the screen resolution Adjusting the screen resolution170 To change desktop colors in Windows XP Changing the colors on your Windows desktop171 172 173 To change desktop colors in WindowsTo change the desktop background in Windows XP Changing the desktop background174 175 To change the desktop background in WindowsClick the Background tab 176To select a screen saver Selecting a screen saver177 178 179 Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings180 181 To program the multi-function buttons Programming the multi-function buttons182 Adding and modifying user accounts Adding and modifying user accountsTo add, delete, or modify user accounts in Windows XP 183184 To switch user accounts in Windows XP185 Networking Your Computer186 Benefits of networkingSharing a single Internet connection Sharing drives187 Sharing peripheral devicesStreaming audio and video files Playing multi-player games188 Wired Ethernet networkWireless Ethernet Ieee 802.11a or Ieee 802.11b network Selecting a network connection189 Using a wired Ethernet networkUsing a wired Ethernet network Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet190 Example wired Ethernet network191 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network192 Using a wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network Example access point wireless Ethernet network193 194 195 Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network196 For more information197 Using your notebook on a networkTo turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows XP Using your notebook on a network198 199 Moving from Your 12 Old ComputerMoving from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer WizardTo open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 200201 Transferring filesFinding your files To find files in the My Documents folder202 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 book205 Installing a parallel port printerTo install your old printer Installing your old printer or scanner206 Installing your old programs207 Maintaining 13 Your ComputerMaintaining Your Computer Maintenance task ImmediatelyCaring for your computer 208209 Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When neededCaring for your computer To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP Creating an emergency startup diskette210 Creating an emergency startup diskette 211212 Protecting your computer from viruses213 To scan for virusesProtecting your computer from viruses To remove a virus To update Norton AntiVirus214 215 Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space To check hard drive spaceTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program Using Disk Cleanup216 To check the hard drive for errors Checking the hard drive for errors217 218 To run Disk Defragmenter Defragmenting the hard drive219 220 221 Backing up filesTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard Using the Scheduled Task Wizard222 223 Cleaning the exterior Cleaning your computer224 Cleaning your computer Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning the mouse226 To clean your trackball mouse227 Restoring Software228 Using the Restoration CDsRestoring Software 229 Reinstalling device driversTo reinstall device drivers Reinstalling device drivers230 Updating device drivers To update device driversUpdating device drivers 231232 233 Reinstalling programsTo reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD Reinstalling programs234 235 236 Reinstalling Windows237 Reinstalling Windows238 239 Upgrading YourUpgrading Your Notebook Adding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card 240241 To remove a PC CardAdding and removing a PC Card To change bay modules Changing drives242 Changing drives 243244 245 246 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 247To add or replace memory modules Adding or replacing memory248 Adding or replacing memory 249250 251 To replace the main hard drive kit Replacing 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 To attach your notebook to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicatorConnecting to the port replicator Attaching to the port replicatorTo separate your notebook from the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator260 261 To secure your notebook and port replicator Securing your port replicator262 263 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Safety guidelines264 First steps First stepsSoftware support tools 265An audio CD does not produce sound TroubleshootingCD or DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive267 DVD movie will not play268 Cleaning CDs or DVDsDevice installation To check IRQ usage in Windows XP269 Diskette driveTo check IRQ usage in Windows To free IRQ resources for the new device270 DisplayFile management To restore deleted files271 272 You see an Insufficient disk space error messageYou see a Data error message Hard drive273 InternetSecondary hard drive is not recognized You cannot connect to the InternetExternal keyboard does not work Connecting to a Web site takes too longKeyboard Built-in keyboard does not workModem Memory275 To check the dialing properties in Windows To check the dialing properties in Windows XP276 277 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56KModem is not recognized by your notebook To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server278 To run modem diagnostics in Windows To run modem diagnostics in Windows XP279 280 To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows MouseNetworks Passwords281 PC Cards PowerYour notebook is not working on AC power Your notebook is not working on battery power283 To set a default printer in Windows XPTo set a default printer in Windows Printer284 You see a Printer queue is full error messageTouchpad Sound285 286 VideoExternal monitor is not working TV out is not workingTelephone support Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Technical Support 287288 Service description How to reachResource Service description How to reach Telephone numbers289 Tutoring and trainingSelf-help TutoringTraining Resource Service description For more information290 Setting up your system Important safety information291 Care during use Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories 292Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance293 294 295 United States of AmericaUnintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC declaration of conformity 296297 Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Canada298 Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS299 Unintentional emitter Mexico300 Intentional emitter301 Laser safety statementTrademark Acknowledgments Macrovision statement302 All Rights Reserved303 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