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Gateway 450 manual To adjust the overall volume level from Windows, Adjusting the volume

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Adjusting the volume

To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.

2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.

3 Click the Volume tab.

4 Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box, then click OK.

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Gateway 450 manual To adjust the overall volume level from Windows, Adjusting the volume

Contents

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 199Troubleshooting Using the Gateway 450 Port ReplicatorRestoring Software Upgrading Your NotebookVii 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 Waking up your notebook Starting your notebookTo start your notebook Starting 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 faxTo set up your fax cover page template Setting up your 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 faxTo automatically retry sending a fax Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP136 To automatically cancel a failed fax Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XPAutomatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP 137138 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 Conserving battery power Extending battery lifeUsing alternate power sources Extending battery life150 Changing power modesIf your computer You want to Then Changing the power scheme Changing power settingsTo change the power scheme Changing power settings152 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 TipsModem Radio frequency wireless connections162 Travel TipsSecurity Files163 FilesTo create a startup password Power164 165 Additional tipsAdditional 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 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 To change your touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settingsChanging the touchpad settings 179180 181 To program the multi-function buttons Programming 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 networkUsing a wireless Ethernet network Example access point 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 201202 To find files using Find or SearchFile 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 Computer209 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 Checking hard drive space Managing hard drive spaceTo check hard drive space 215To 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 the computer screen Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the mouse Cleaning your computer226 To clean your trackball mouse227 Restoring Software228 Using the Restoration CDsRestoring 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 Notebook241 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 Connecting to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicatorAttaching to the port replicator To attach your notebook 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 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 DisplayFile management To restore deleted files271 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 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 To turn down the modem volume in Windows To turn down the modem volume in Windows XPMouse 280Networks Passwords281 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 messageTouchpad Sound285 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 289Training Resource Service description For more information290 Setting up your system Important safety information291 Replacement parts and accessories Appendix a Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information292 Care during useRegulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance293 294 295 United States of AmericaUnintentional 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