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Gateway 450 manual Working with files and folders

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Working with files and folders

2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find. If you do not see the contents of a folder, click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder.

3 Continue double-clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want.

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For more information about browsing for files and folders in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.

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Gateway 450 manual Working with files and folders

Contents

Usersguide Page Contents Windows Basics Using the InternetUsing Multimedia Sending and Receiving Faxes Managing PowerIii Networking Your Computer Travel TipsCustomizing 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 Component Icon Description FrontChecking Out Your Gateway Left side Left sideComponent Icon Description Right side Right sideComponent BackBack Bottom Bottom Keyboard area Keyboard area Gateway serial number Identifying your modelGateway model number Identifying your model Internal wireless labelMicrosoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Finding your specifications Accessories Printers AccessoriesChecking Out Your Gateway Getting Started Getting Started Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter 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 Turning off your notebookTo turn off your notebook in Windows XP To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebookRestarting rebooting 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 Button Icon Press to Multi-function buttonsMulti-function buttons Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the touchpadGetting Started To connect the modem Connecting the modemConnecting the modem To connect to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet networkBroadband Internet connections Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral deviceInstalling a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Getting Started Getting Help Getting Help HelpSpotTo start HelpSpot 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 itemsTo view the drives on your computer Working with files and foldersViewing drives Working with files and folders Creating foldersTo see the files and folders on a drive 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 delete files or folders To recover files or folders from the Recycle BinDeleting files and folders To browse for a file Browsing for files and foldersTo empty the Recycle Bin Working with files and folders Searching for files Searching for files Using the Windows Search utilityTo find files and folders using the Search utility 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 documentDo this ShortcutsShortcuts Windows Basics Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Using the InternetSetting up an Internet account Setting up an Internet accountTo set up an Internet account with America Online To disconnect from your America Online Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo connect to 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 filesSending e-mail Using e-mailTo send e-mail using America Online Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America OnlineUsing e-mail Using the Internet Using Multimedia To use a diskette Using the diskette driveUsing Multimedia Using the diskette drive CD drive CD-RW drive DVD drive Using the CD or DVD driveIdentifying drive types To insert a CD or DVD Using the CD or DVD driveInserting a CD or DVD To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls Adjusting the volumeAdjusting the volume in Windows XP Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level from WindowsTo adjust specific volume levels To adjust overall volume level from Windows Adjusting the volume in WindowsTo adjust overall volume level using hardware controls 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 To play a music CD in Windows XP Using MusicMatchPlaying CDs Using MusicMatch 100 Creating MP3 music filesTo play a music CD in Windows 101 To create rip MP3 files102 103 Editing track informationTo edit track information 104 Building a music library105 Changing the music library display settingsTo change the music library display settings 106 Listening to Internet radioTo listen to an Internet radio station 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 118 Playing a DVDTo play a DVD Playing a DVD 119120 Viewing the display on a televisionTo view your notebook display on a television 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 131132 Setting up your cover page templateTo set up your fax cover page template 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 Windows136 Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XPTo automatically retry sending a fax 137 Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPTo automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP138 139 Managing Power140 Monitoring the battery chargeManaging Power 141 Recharging the batteryRecharging the battery 142 Recalibrating the batteryTo recalibrate the battery Changing batteries 143144 145 Installing a secondary batteryTo install a secondary battery 146 147 148 Extending battery life Extending battery lifeConserving battery power Using alternate power sourcesIf your computer You want to Then Changing power modes150 Changing power settings Changing power settingsChanging the power scheme To change the power scheme152 153 Changing alarm optionsTo change the alarm options 154 Changing advanced settingsTo change advanced power management settings 155 Activating and using Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode 156 To use Hibernate mode157 Changing SpeedStep settingsTo change SpeedStep settings in Windows XP 158 To change SpeedStep settings in Windows159 160 161 Travel TipsTravel Tips Radio frequency wireless connectionsModem 162Files FilesSecurity 163164 PowerTo create a startup password Additional tips Additional tips165 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 settings170 Adjusting the screen resolutionTo adjust the screen resolution 171 Changing the colors on your Windows desktopTo change desktop colors in Windows XP 172 173 To change desktop colors in Windows174 Changing the desktop backgroundTo change the desktop background in Windows XP 175 To change the desktop background in WindowsClick the Background tab 176177 Selecting a screen saverTo select a screen saver 178 179 Changing the touchpad settingsTo change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings180 181 182 Programming the multi-function buttonsTo program the multi-function buttons 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 network193 Example access point wireless Ethernet networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network 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 folderFile type File usually ends To find files using Find or Search202 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 208Caring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed209 210 Creating an emergency startup disketteTo create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP Creating an emergency startup diskette 211212 Protecting your computer from virusesProtecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses213 214 To update Norton AntiVirusTo remove a virus 215 Managing hard drive spaceChecking hard drive space To check hard drive space216 Using Disk CleanupTo use the Windows Disk Cleanup program 217 Checking the hard drive for errorsTo check the hard drive for errors 218 219 Defragmenting the hard driveTo run Disk Defragmenter 220 221 Backing up files222 Using the Scheduled Task WizardTo start the Scheduled Task Wizard 223 224 Cleaning your computerCleaning the exterior Cleaning your computer Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the computer screen Cleaning the mouse226 To clean your trackball mouse227 Restoring SoftwareRestoring Software Using the Restoration CDs228 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 240Adding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card241 242 Changing drivesTo change bay modules Changing drives 243244 245 246 Preventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity discharge 247248 Adding or replacing memoryTo add or replace memory modules Adding or replacing memory 249250 251 252 Replacing the main hard drive kitTo replace the main hard drive kit 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 replicator260 Disconnecting from the port replicatorTo separate your notebook from the port replicator 261 262 Securing your port replicatorTo secure your notebook and port replicator 263 Troubleshooting264 Safety guidelinesTroubleshooting 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 Display271 To restore deleted filesFile management 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 work275 MemoryModem 276 To check the dialing properties in Windows XPTo check the dialing properties in Windows 277 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K278 To access the gateway.your.way dial-up serverModem is not recognized by your notebook 279 To run modem diagnostics in Windows XPTo run modem diagnostics in Windows 280 To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPTo turn down the modem volume in Windows Mouse281 PasswordsNetworks 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 message285 SoundTouchpad 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 Tutoring290 Resource Service description For more informationTraining 291 Important safety informationSetting up your system Care during use Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationReplacement parts and accessories 292293 Wireless GuidanceRegulatory compliance statements 294 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of America295 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