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Gateway 450 User manual
Type
User manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
3.81 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
166
Language
English
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Gateway 450 User manual
Type
User manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
5.00 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
334
Language
English
Table of contents
Contents
3
Checking Out Your Gateway450
11
Front
12
Left side
13
Right side
15
Back
16
Bottom
18
Keyboard area
20
Identifying your model
22
Gateway model number
22
Gateway serial number
22
Internal wireless label
23
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
23
Finding your specifications
24
Accessories
26
Getting Started
29
Connecting the ACadapter
30
Protecting from power source problems
32
Starting your notebook
33
Waking up your notebook
33
Turning off your notebook
34
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
35
Status indicators
36
Using the keyboard
37
Key types
38
System key combinations
39
Multi-function buttons
41
Using the EZPad touchpad
42
Using the touchpad
43
Connecting the modem
45
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
46
Broadband Internet connections
47
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
47
Getting Help
49
HelpSpot
50
Searching for a topic
52
HelpSpot videos
53
Online help
54
Gateway Web site
55
Using eSupport
56
Support Home tab
56
Downloads tab
56
Contact Us tab
56
Account Info tab
56
Windows Basics
57
About the Windows environment
58
Using the desktop
59
Using the Start menu
59
Adding icons to the desktop
61
Identifying window items
62
Working with files and folders
64
Viewing drives
64
Creating folders
65
Copying and moving files and folders
67
Deleting files and folders
69
Browsing for files and folders
70
Searching for files
72
Using the Windows Search utility
73
Using advanced search options
74
Working with documents
75
Creating a new document
75
Saving a document
76
Opening a document
77
Printing a document
78
Shortcuts
79
Using the Internet
81
Learning about the Internet
82
Setting up an Internet account
83
Accessing your Internet account
84
Using the WorldWideWeb
85
Connecting to a Website
86
Downloading files
87
Using e-mail
89
Sending e-mail
89
Checking your e-mail
90
Using Multimedia
91
Adjusting the volume
92
Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP
92
Adjusting the volume in Windows2000
95
Recording and playing audio
97
Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
99
Changing modules
101
Using the diskette drive
105
Using the DVD drive
106
Identifying drive types
106
Inserting a CD or DVD
107
Listening to CDs
108
Listening to CDs in WindowsXP
108
Listening to CDs in Windows2000
110
Using MusicMatch
111
Playing CDs
111
Creating MP3 music files
113
Editing track information
116
Building a music library
117
Changing the music library display settings
118
Listening to Internet radio
119
Using advanced features
120
Playing a DVD
120
Using a recordable drive
122
Creating data CDs and DVDs
122
Creating music CDs
126
Copying CDs and DVDs
130
Using the memory card reader
133
Memory card types
133
Inserting a memory card
134
Using the memory card reader externally
135
Capturing video
136
Viewing the display on a television
137
Sending and Receiving Faxes
141
Installing and configuring Fax
142
Installing Fax in WindowsXP
142
Configuring Fax in WindowsXP
143
Configuring Fax in Windows2000
146
Sending a simple fax
148
Setting up your cover page template
150
Faxing from programs
151
Faxing a scanned document
151
Receiving and viewing a fax
152
Canceling a fax
152
Automatically retry sending a fax in WindowsXP
153
Automatically cancelling a fax in WindowsXP
154
Managing Power
155
Monitoring the battery charge
156
Recharging the battery
157
Recalibrating the battery
158
Changing batteries
159
Replacing the main battery
159
Installing a secondary battery
161
Extending battery life
164
Conserving battery power
164
Using alternate power sources
164
Changing power modes
165
Using power saving modes
165
Changing power settings
166
Changing the power scheme
166
Changing alarm options
168
Changing advanced settings
169
Activating and using Hibernate mode
170
Changing SpeedStep settings
172
Travel Tips
175
Modem
176
Radio frequency wireless connections
176
Files
177
Security
177
Power
178
Additional tips
179
Customizing Your Computer
181
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
182
Adjusting the color depth
182
Adjusting the screen resolution
184
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
185
Changing the desktop background
188
Selecting a screen saver
191
Changing the touchpad settings
193
Adding and modifying user accounts
195
User account tips
195
Networking Your Computer
197
Benefits of networking
198
Sharing a single Internet connection
198
Sharing drives
198
Sharing peripheral devices
199
Streaming audio and video files
199
Playing multi-player games
199
Selecting a network connection
200
Wired Ethernet network
200
Wireless Ethernet network
200
Using a wired Ethernet network
201
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
201
Example wired Ethernet network
202
Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
203
Using a wireless Ethernet network
204
Example access point wireless Ethernet network
205
Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
206
Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
207
Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
208
For more information
208
Using your notebook on a network
209
Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
209
Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off
209
Moving from Your Old Computer
211
Using the WindowsXP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
212
Transferring files
213
Finding your files
213
Transferring Internet settings
215
Setting up your ISP
215
Transferring your e-mail and address book
216
Transferring your Internet shortcuts
216
Installing your old printer or scanner
216
Installing a USB printer or scanner
216
Installing a parallel port printer
217
Installing your old programs
218
Maintaining Your Computer
219
Caring for your computer
220
Creating an emergency startup diskette
222
Protecting your computer from viruses
224
Managing hard drive space
227
Checking hard drive space
227
Using Disk Cleanup
228
Checking the hard drive for errors
229
Defragmenting the hard drive
231
Backing up files
233
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
234
Cleaning your computer
235
Cleaning the exterior
235
Cleaning the keyboard
236
Cleaning the computer screen
236
Cleaning the mouse
236
Restoring Software
239
Using the Restoration CDs
240
Reinstalling device drivers
241
Updating device drivers
243
Reinstalling programs
245
Reinstalling Windows
247
Upgrading Your Notebook
251
Adding and removing a PCCard
252
Preventing static electricity discharge
254
Adding or replacing memory
255
Replacing the main hard drive kit
259
Using the Gateway450 PortReplicator
265
Front
266
Left
267
Back
268
Connecting to the port replicator
270
Attaching to the port replicator
270
Disconnecting from the port replicator
271
Securing your port replicator
273
Troubleshooting
275
Safety guidelines
276
First steps
277
Software support tools
277
Troubleshooting
278
CDs, DVDs, or DVD drives
278
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
280
Device installation
280
Diskette drive
281
Display
282
File management
283
Hard drive
284
Internet
285
Keyboard
286
Memory
287
Memory card reader
287
Modem
288
Mouse
293
Networks
293
Passwords
294
PCCards
294
Power
294
Printer
295
Sound
297
Touchpad
298
Video
298
Telephone support
299
Before calling Gateway Technical Support
299
Telephone numbers
300
Automated troubleshooting system
300
Telephone numbers
300
Tutoring and training
301
Self-help
301
Tutoring
301
Training
302
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
303
Index
317
A
317
B
317
C
318
D
320
E
321
F
321
G
322
H
322
I
322
J
323
K
323
L
324
M
324
N
325
O
326
P
326
R
327
S
328
T
329
U
331
V
331
W
331
Z
332
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Gateway 450 User manual
Type
User manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
4.85 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
328
Language
English
View document