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Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers.

Read this chapter to learn about:

■Benefits of using a network in your home, small office, or home office

■Types of network connections

■Purchasing additional network equipment

■Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking

■Turning wireless Ethernet on and off

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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 199Upgrading Your Notebook Using the Gateway 450 Port ReplicatorTroubleshooting Restoring SoftwareVii 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 Starting your notebook Starting your notebookWaking up your notebook To start 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 131Setting up your cover page template To set up your fax 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 WindowsAutomatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP To automatically retry sending a fax136 137 Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP138 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 Extending battery life Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Using alternate power sourcesChanging power modes 150If your computer You want to Then Changing power settings Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme To change the power scheme152 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 TipsTravel Tips Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem 162Files FilesSecurity 163Power To create a startup password164 Additional tips 165Additional 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 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 178 179 Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings180 181 Programming the multi-function buttons To program 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 networkExample access point wireless Ethernet network Using a 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 folderTo find files using Find or Search 202File 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 208Maintenance 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 215 Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space To check hard drive spaceUsing 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 your computer Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning the mouse226 To clean your trackball mouse227 Restoring SoftwareUsing the Restoration CDs 228Restoring 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 240To 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 To attach your notebook to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicatorConnecting to the port replicator Attaching 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 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 DisplayTo restore deleted files File management271 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 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 280 To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows MousePasswords Networks281 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 messageSound Touchpad285 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 TutoringResource Service description For more information Training290 Important safety information Setting up your system291 Care during use Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories 292Wireless Guidance Regulatory compliance statements293 294 United States of America 295Unintentional 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