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Gateway 7322GZ Reference guide
Type
Reference guide
Brand
Gateway
Size
6.06 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
172
Language
English
Table of contents
Contents
3
About This Reference
9
About this guide
10
Accessing your online User Guide
10
Gateway contact information
10
Contacting Gateway Customer Care
10
Gateway model and serial number
10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
11
For more information
11
Checking Out Your Notebook
13
Front
14
Left
15
Right
17
Back
18
Bottom
19
Keyboard area
20
Keyboard area for select models
20
Keyboard area for select models
21
LCD panel
23
Setting Up and Getting Started
25
Working safely and comfortably
26
Reducing eye strain
26
Setting up your computer desk and chair
27
Sitting at your notebook
27
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
27
Connecting the AC adapter
28
Protecting from power source problems
29
Connecting to a broadband modem or network
30
Connecting the optional dial-up modem
31
Starting your notebook
32
Waking up your notebook
33
Turning off your notebook
33
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
34
Using the status indicators
35
Using the keyboard
37
Key types
38
System key combinations
39
Using the optional fingerprint reader
42
Running the TouchStrip Tutorial
42
Enrolling your fingerprints
43
Using the Fingerprint Control Center
45
Using the password bank
46
Using the fingerprint reader features
47
Using the EZ Pad touchpad
48
Using the optional multimedia panel
51
Multimedia panel for select models
51
Multimedia panel for select models
52
Using the optional webcam
53
Adjusting the brightness
56
Adjusting the volume
57
Turning your wireless radio on or off
59
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
59
Disabling the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio
60
Bluetooth radio
61
Disabling the Bluetooth radio
62
Using Drives and Accessories
63
Using the DVD drive
64
Identifying drive types
64
Using a DVD drive
65
Using a tray-load DVD drive
65
Using a slot-load DVD drive
66
Using the memory card reader
67
Memory card types
67
Inserting a memory card
68
Using a memory card
68
Removing a memory card
68
Adding and removing an Express Card
69
Installing a printer or other peripheral device
70
Connecting a USB device
70
Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television
71
Adjusting the display properties
73
Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
74
Managing Power
77
Monitoring the battery charge
78
Recharging the battery
78
Changing batteries
79
Recalibrating the battery
80
Extending battery life
81
Maximizing battery performance
81
Conserving battery power
81
Using alternate power sources
82
Changing power modes
83
Using power saving modes
83
Changing notebook power settings
84
Changing the power plan
84
Changing advanced settings
86
Traveling with Your Notebook
89
Packing your notebook
90
Traveling by air
90
Dial-up modem
90
Radio frequency wireless connections
91
Files
91
Security
92
Power
93
Additional tips
93
Maintaining Your Notebook
95
Caring for your notebook
96
Cleaning your notebook
96
Cleaning the exterior
97
Cleaning the keyboard
97
Cleaning the notebook screen
97
Maintaining the battery
98
Storing batteries
98
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
99
Recovering your system
99
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
100
Preparing for software and device driver recovery
101
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center
103
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs
105
Using Microsoft System Restore
107
Manually creating a restore point
109
Recovering your system to its factory condition
110
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
111
Upgrading Your Notebook
113
Preventing static electricity discharge
114
Adding or replacing memory modules
115
Replacing the hard drive kit
119
Troubleshooting
123
Safety guidelines
124
First steps
124
Troubleshooting
125
Audio
125
Battery
125
CD drives
125
Diskette drive (external)
125
Display
126
DVD drives
127
Ethernet
129
Express Cards
129
File management
129
Fingerprint reader
130
Hard drive
130
Internet
131
Keyboard
132
Media Center
133
Memory
136
Memory card reader
137
Modem (cable or DSL)
137
Modem (dial-up)
137
Mouse
140
Networks (wired)
141
Networks (wireless)
143
Passwords
145
Power
145
Printer
146
Sound
147
Status indicators
147
Touchpad
148
Video
148
Telephone support
148
Before calling Gateway Customer Care
148
Legal Information
151
Important safety information
152
Setting up your system
152
Care during use
152
Replacement parts and accessories
153
Regulatory compliance statements
153
Wireless guidance
153
United States of America
154
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
154
California Proposition 65 Warning
156
Mercury Warning
156
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems)
156
Canada
157
Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210
157
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
157
Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
157
Japan
158
Japanese Modem Notice
158
Laser safety statement
158
Environmental information
159
Notices
160
All Rights Reserved
160
Trademark Acknowledgments
160
Macrovision statement
160
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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I
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J
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K
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L
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M
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N
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O
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P
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T
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U
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V
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W
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Index
161
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Gateway 7322GZ Reference guide
Type
Reference guide
Brand
Gateway
Size
2.10 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
138
Language
English
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Gateway 7322GZ Starter Manual
Type
Starter Manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
2.37 MB
Pages
46
Language
English, French
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Gateway 7322GZ User manual
Type
User manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
7.57 MB
Category
Graphic tablets
Pages
106
Language
English
Table of contents
Getting Help
7
Thank you for purchasing our notebook!
8
Using the Gateway Web site
8
Using Help and Support
8
Contacting Gateway
9
Getting help for Windows Media Center
9
Using online help
9
Using Windows
11
Using the Windows desktop
12
Using the Start menu
13
Adding icons to the desktop
14
Identifying window items
14
Working with files and folders
15
Viewing drives
15
Creating folders
16
Copying and moving files and folders
16
Deleting files and folders
17
Searching for files
18
Using the Windows Search
18
Using advanced search options
19
Browsing for files and folders
19
Using Tablet PC
19
Calibrating your tablet
20
Using gestures
21
Using the digital pen
21
Digital pen button
21
Tips
21
Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
22
Working with documents
23
Creating a new document
23
Saving a document
23
Opening a document
24
Printing a document
24
Shortcuts
25
Using the Internet and Faxing
27
Learning about the Internet
28
Setting up an Internet account
28
Accessing your Internet account
29
Using the World Wide Web
29
Connecting to a Web site
30
Downloading files
30
Using e-mail
31
Sending e-mail
31
Checking your e-mail
31
Using Windows Fax and Scan
32
Sending a Fax
32
Setting up your cover page template
35
Faxing a scanned document or faxing from programs
36
Canceling a fax
36
Receiving and viewing a fax
36
Playing and Creating Media Files
37
Playing music and movies
38
Playing audio and video files
38
Playing optical discs
39
Playing an optical disc using Windows Media Player
39
Creating audio files and music libraries
41
Creating music files
41
Recording audio files
41
Creating WMA and MP3 music files
42
Building a music library
42
Editing track information
43
Creating music CDs and video DVDs
43
Creating a music CD
43
Creating a video DVD
44
Creating and copying data discs
47
Creating a data disc
47
Using Windows Media Center
47
Starting Windows Media Center
48
Networking Your Notebook
49
Introduction to Networking
50
Networking terms you should know
50
Ethernet networking
50
Wired Ethernet networking
50
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
50
Using a router
50
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
51
Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware
52
Wireless Ethernet networking
53
Wireless Ethernet standards
53
Using an access point
54
Equipment you need for an access point-based network
54
Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware
55
Establishing your Ethernet network connection
55
Naming the computers and the workgroup
55
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
56
Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network
56
Wireless security
58
Testing your network
58
Adding a printer to your network
58
Sharing resources
58
Sharing drives and printers
58
Using the network
60
Viewing shared drives and folders
60
Creating a shortcut to a network drive
60
Opening files across the network
60
Copying files across the network
61
Printing files across the network
61
Bluetooth networking
61
Protecting Your Notebook
63
Hardware security
64
Kensington lock slot
64
Data security
64
Startup and hard drive password
64
Windows user accounts
64
Protecting your notebook from viruses
65
Using Norton 360
65
Removing viruses and spyware
66
Updating your virus and spyware definitions
67
Using Windows Security Center
68
Modifying security settings
68
Security updates
69
Windows Update
69
Scheduling automatic updates
70
BigFix
70
Traveling securely
70
Customizing Windows
71
Changing screen settings
72
Changing color depth and screen resolution
72
Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
73
Selecting a screen saver
74
Changing gadgets
75
Using a gadget’s control panel
76
Configuring the gadget Sidebar
76
Changing system sounds
77
Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
78
Changing mouse settings
78
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
79
Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings
80
Adding and modifying user accounts
81
User account tips
81
Changing accessibility settings
82
Using the Ease of Access Center
82
Using voice recognition
83
Using the Windows Mobility Center
84
Setting up parental controls
86
Filtering Internet access
86
Scheduling notebook and Internet use
87
Restricting game access
87
Restricting specific programs
89
Creating activity reports
89
Maintaining Your Notebook
91
Setting up a maintenance schedule
92
Updating Windows
92
Using BigFix
92
Managing hard drive space
93
Checking hard drive space
93
Deleting unnecessary files
94
Checking the hard drive for errors
94
Defragmenting the hard drive
95
Backing up files
96
Scheduling maintenance tasks
97
Moving from your old computer
97
Transferring files and settings with Windows Easy Transfer
97
Transferring files and settings manually
98
Finding your documents
98
Finding other files
98
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Gateway 7322GZ User manual
Type
User manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
3.54 MB
Category
MP3/MP4 players
Pages
132
Language
English
Table of contents
Contents
3
Getting Help
7
Thank you for purchasing our notebook!
8
Gateway Web site
8
Using Support
9
Product Support
9
Documents
9
Drivers & Downloads
9
Customer Service
9
Upgrades
9
Tools
9
Contact Us
9
Help and Support
10
Searching for a topic
10
Getting help in Media Center
11
BigFix
11
Online help
12
Using WindowsXP
13
About the Windows desktop
14
Using the Start menu
15
Adding icons to the desktop
16
Identifying window items
16
Using Windows XP TabletPC 2005
17
Using Tablet PC extensions
18
Calibration
18
Gestures
18
Pen button
19
Tips
19
Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
19
Using speech recognition
20
Working with files and folders
21
Viewing drives
21
Creating folders
22
Copying and moving files and folders
23
Deleting files and folders
24
Browsing for files and folders
25
Searching for files
26
Using the Windows Search utility
26
Using advanced search options
27
Working with documents
28
Creating a new document
28
Saving a document
29
Opening a document
30
Printing a document
30
Shortcuts
31
Recovering Your System
33
System recovery options
34
Drivers and applications recovery
34
Creating drivers and applications recovery discs
35
Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
36
Creating discs from recovery files on a network
37
Recovering your system
38
Recovering specific files and software
38
Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
40
Recovering your system from the hard drive
41
Using the Internet
43
Learning about the Internet
44
Setting up an Internet account
45
Accessing your Internet account
45
Using the WorldWideWeb
45
Connecting to a Website
46
Downloading files
47
Using e-mail
47
Sending e-mail
48
Checking your e-mail
48
Protecting your notebook
49
Hardware security
50
Kensington lock slot
50
CompuTrace
50
Data security
51
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
51
Computrace
51
Notebook startup and hard drive password
51
Windows XP user accounts
51
Protecting your notebook from viruses
52
Using McAfee SecurityCenter
53
Starting McAfee SecurityCenter
53
Scanning for and removing viruses
54
Updating your virus definitions
55
Using Windows XP Security Center
55
Modifying security settings
55
Security updates
56
Windows Update
56
Windows XP Security Center
56
BigFix
58
Traveling securely
58
Using Multimedia
59
Adjusting the volume
60
Playing music and movies
62
Playing WAV audio files
62
Playing audio and video files
63
Playing CDs or DVDs
63
Playing a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player
64
Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD
65
Creating audio files and music libraries
66
Creating music files
66
Recording WAV audio files
66
Creating WMA and MP3 music files using Windows Media Player
67
Building a music library
68
Editing track information
69
Creating and editing videos
70
Editing videos
70
Transferring your video to your notebook
70
Editing your video
71
Saving your video
72
Creating music CDs and video DVDs
72
Creating a music CD
72
Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player
72
Creating a music CD using CyberLink Power2Go
73
Creating a video DVD
75
Creating a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go
76
Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
79
Creating a data CD or DVD
79
Copying a CD or DVD
82
Advanced multimedia software features
83
Windows Media Player advanced features
83
CyberLink Power2Go advanced features
83
Wireless Networking
85
Wireless networking
86
Buying wireless equipment
86
Setting up your wireless network
87
Making sure your broadband connection works
87
Setting up your access point
87
SecureEasySetup
87
Setting up your notebook
88
Naming your computers and workgroup
88
Turning the wireless radio on
88
Connecting to your network
88
Testing your network
89
Sharing resources
90
Sharing drives and printers
90
Sharing drives or folders
90
Un-sharing drives and folders
91
Sharing printers
91
Using the network
92
Viewing shared drives and folders
92
Mapping a network drive
92
Opening files across the network
93
Copying files across the network
93
Printing files across the network
93
Connecting to hotspots
94
Adding devices to your network
94
Adding a desktop computer to your network
94
Adding a printer to your network
94
Sending and Receiving Faxes
95
Installing and configuring Fax
96
Installing Fax
96
Configuring Fax
96
Sending a simple fax
98
Setting up your cover page template
100
Faxing from programs
100
Faxing a scanned document
101
Receiving and viewing a fax
101
Canceling a fax
101
Automatically retry sending a fax
102
Automatically canceling a fax
102
Customizing Your Notebook
103
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
104
Adjusting the color depth
104
Adjusting the screen resolution
105
Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
106
Changing the desktop background
107
Selecting a screen saver
108
Using an extended desktop
109
Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
110
Changing mouse settings
110
Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
111
Adjusting tablet and pen settings
112
Programming the buttons
113
Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings
113
Adding and modifying user accounts
114
User account tips
114
Maintaining Your Notebook
115
Updating Windows
116
Using BigFix
116
Managing hard drive space
117
Checking hard drive space
117
Deleting unnecessary files
118
Checking the hard drive for errors
118
Defragmenting the hard drive
119
Backing up files
120
Scheduling maintenance tasks
121
Moving from your old computer
121
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
121
Transferring files
122
Finding your files
122
Transferring Internet settings
123
Setting up your ISP
123
Transferring your e-mail and address book
123
Transferring your Internet shortcuts
123
Installing your old printer or scanner
124
Installing your old programs
124
Notices
125
All Rights Reserved
125
Trademark Acknowledgments
125
Macrovision statement
125
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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I
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N
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O
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P
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R
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T
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U
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V
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W
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Z
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Index
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Gateway 7322GZ User manual
Type
User manual
Brand
Gateway
Size
2.19 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
132
Language
English
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