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Connecting the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Broadband Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 4 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Checking your e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Using drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Using the diskette drive . . . . . . . .
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 9 Managing Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Monitoring the battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Recalibrating the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing multi-player games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a wired Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking Out Your Gateway 200 1 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your notebook.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Front LCD panel release latch 2 Component Description LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch to the right. www.gateway.
Left side Left side Modem jack USB port Ethernet jack Power connector Component Icon PC card eject button IEEE 1394 port Microphone jack PC card slot Headphone jack Description Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting the modem” on page 46. Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet network” on page 47 and “Networking Your Computer” on page 187.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Component 4 Icon Description PC Card eject button Press the eject button to remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 242. PC Card slot Insert one Type I or Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, see “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page 242. www.gateway.
Right side Right side Ventilation fan Component Icon USB port Monitor port Description Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Do not block or insert objects into these slots. USB port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Back Kensington lock slot Component Kensington™ lock slot 6 Icon Description Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.
Bottom Bottom Battery bay Battery latch Battery latch Docking port Memory bay Mini PCI bay System identification label Component Icon Description Battery latch Slide to release the battery. Memory bay Install a memory module into this bay. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 246. Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on page 151. Docking port Connect the docking station to this port.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Keyboard area For information on using your keyboard, see “Using the keyboard” on page 37. Power button Internet button Keyboard Speakers Component Icon Touchpad Status indicators Description Internet button Press this button to open your Web browser. For more information, see “Internet button” on page 41. Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Keyboard area Component Icon Description Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized 82-key keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 37. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Standby/Resume mode. For more information on configuring the power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 155. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model number The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance.
Identifying your model Internal wireless label A label similar to the following indicates your computer contains a wireless communications device. The label is located on the bottom of your notebook. IEEE 802.11b RLAN Approvals: FCC ID HFS9550015318 CANADA ID 1787104509A Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Finding your specifications For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to the My Computer Info link in HelpSpot or visit Gateway’s eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. In Windows XP, view your computer’s serial number by clicking Start, Help and Support, then clicking View system serial number.
Finding your specifications You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site. Visit support.gateway.com. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries when necessary.
Accessories Printers You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. See “Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 48 for more information about attaching a printer to your notebook. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers.
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Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station 2 The docking station gives you access to additional drives and ports not found on your notebook. The docking station also gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor or a full-size keyboard. Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on your notebook, the docking station lets you make all of those connections in one step. Read this chapter to learn how to identify the features of your docking station. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Top Docking connector 5.25-inch module bay release latch 3.5-inch module bay release latch Component Description Docking connector Connect your notebook to this connector. Warning! Power is passed through this connection. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with Gateway 200 notebooks. 3.5-inch module bay release latch Slide to release the module. 5.25-inch module bay release latch Slide to release the module.
Front Front 5.25-inch modular bay Undock button 3.5-inch modular bay Component Description 5.25-inch modular bay Use this bay for a DVD, CD-RW, or combination DVD/CD-RW drive. For more information, see “Changing drives” on page 96. To determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray’s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in “Identifying drive types” on page 94.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Left Side Docking release lever Component S/PDIF digital audio jack Icon Speaker Description Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33. S/PDIF digital audio jack Plug a digital audio cable into this jack. Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. 20 www.gateway.
Right Side Right Side Speaker Docking release lever Component Description Speaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Back Kensington lock slide PS/2 port USB ports Component Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Kensington Ethernet lock slot jack Power Connector IEEE 1394 port Icon Description Kensington™ lock slide Slide to the left to open the Kensington lock slot. PS/2 port Plug a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard or mouse into this port. Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your docking station may deactivate the touchpad.
Back Component Icon Description Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting to a wired Ethernet network” on page 47 and “Networking Your Computer” on page 187. Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station Bottom Docking release lever Docking release lever System identification label 3.5-inch module bay 5.25-inch module bay Component Description Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station. For more information, see “Separating from the docking station” on page 33. System identification label Includes the product model number. For more information, see “Identifying your model” on page 10. 5.
Getting Started 3 This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook. Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Connect the AC adapter ■ Start and turn off your notebook ■ Connect and separate from the docking station ■ Identify the status indicators ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the EZ Pad touchpad ■ Connect the modem ■ Connect to an Ethernet network ■ Install peripheral devices www.gateway.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery. The battery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery. Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect.
Connecting the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector. -ORConnect the AC adapter to the docking station if the docking station is installed. www.gateway.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see “Status indicators” on page 35 for the location of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your notebook or docking station, then plug it back in. 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn your notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours.
Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start your notebook: 1 Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front of your notebook to the right and lifting the LCD panel. 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard. Power button The power button is preset to On/Off mode. However, you can also set it to function in Standby/Resume mode. For instructions on changing the power button mode, see “Changing power settings” on page 155.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your notebook is in Standby mode, “wake” it up by pressing the power button. For more information on changing power-saving settings, see “Changing power settings” on page 155.
Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to keyboard or touchpad input, you may have to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. To close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that is not responding.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting to the docking station You can dock your notebook while your notebook is on or off. To attach your notebook to the docking station: 1 Connect external devices to the ports and jacks on the docking station. Warning 2 3 Connect the AC adapter to the docking station. 4 Press the back part of your notebook down until it clicks fully into the docking station. Place the front part of your notebook on the two docking station hooks.
Separating from the docking station Important After the docking station is connected correctly, the “Dock Change” message may appear on your display. You can use your notebook after this message disappears. Separating from the docking station You can separate your notebook from the docking station while your notebook is on or off. To separate your notebook from the docking station: 1 If your notebook is turned on, press the Undock button on front of the docking station for one second.
Chapter 3: Getting Started - OR If your notebook is turned on, in Windows XP, click Start, then click Undock Computer. The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu only while your notebook is docked. The “Dock Change” message appears on the screen. -ORIf your notebook is turned on, in Windows 2000, click Start, then click Eject PC. The Eject PC menu item appears in the Start menu only while your notebook is docked. The “Dock Change” message appears on the screen.
Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Pad lock Power Caps lock Scroll lock www.gateway.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Indicator Icon Pad Lock 1 Description Numeric keypad is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 39. Caps Lock Caps Lock is turned on. Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is turned on. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 39. Power This indicator shows your notebook power status: ■ ■ ■ Hard drive Battery The hard drive is in use. This indicator shows your battery status: ■ ■ ■ 36 LED on - power is on.
Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad. You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook or docking station using a USB or PS/2 port. You do not need to shut down your notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Key types The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key. Key type Function keys Icon Description Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions.
Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press an FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the colored text or icon on the key. Press and hold FN while pressing this system key... To... Display the power status box in the upper-left corner of your display. The box shows the battery charge level, the BIOS version, and whether the AC adapter is being used. Press the key combination again to close this box.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Press and hold FN while pressing this system key... To... Stop the currently running DOS program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Perform an action specified by the currently running program. (This function is only available in some programs.) Move the cursor up one screen. (This function is only available in some programs.) Decrease the brightness of the display. PgDn Move the cursor down one screen. (This function is only available in some programs.
Internet button Internet button Internet button You can set up the Internet button to open your Web browser or any other program you choose. For example, if you use America Online as your Internet provider, you may want America Online to open when you press the Internet button. If you have an always on Internet connection, you may want to run a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator when you press this button. For more information, see “Using the Internet” on page 81. www.
Chapter 3: Getting Started The button has been pre-programmed to open Microsoft Internet Explorer. You can also use this button to run a program such a Microsoft Wordpad or Microsoft Paint. Important The first time you run Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows 2000, the Internet Connection Wizard opens. Complete the following steps if you want the Internet button to run a program other than Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad and two buttons. Left touchpad button Right touchpad button Touchpad When you move your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. www.gateway.
Chapter 3: Getting Started You can use the EZ-Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects. Important Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your notebook or docking station may turn off the touchpad. Using the touchpad To... Do this... Move the pointer on the screen. Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger. Select an object on the screen.
Using the EZ Pad touchpad To... Do this... Move an object on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it. For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings, see “Changing the touchpad settings” on page 183. www.gateway.
Chapter 3: Getting Started Connecting the modem Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line. Caution To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. To connect the modem: 46 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack side of your notebook. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network. Important Your notebook may be equipped with built-in wireless Ethernet or you may have a wireless Ethernet PC Card. For information about connecting to a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see “Networking Your Computer” on page 187.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack. Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack. Broadband Internet connections You can use your notebook’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Many broadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems, connect to your notebook’s Ethernet jack. For more information, see “Using the Internet” on page 81 and “Networking Your Computer” on page 187.
Getting Help 4 This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer. Read this chapter to learn how to access: ■ HelpSpot™ ■ Online help ■ Gateway Web site www.gateway.
Chapter 4: Getting Help HelpSpot Your computer may include HelpSpot, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, instructional videos, and automated support. Use HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. HelpSpot also has an area called Contact Gateway that helps you find the right resource at Gateway to answer your questions or help solve your problems.
HelpSpot You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To learn about using your Gateway computer, your touchpad, and other tasks, click the Using your computer link on the HelpSpot main page. www.gateway.
Chapter 4: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in HelpSpot, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any HelpSpot screen, then click the arrow button. Search box Search results header Search results headers For each search, you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - These topics are located in HelpSpot and are relevant to your search topic.
HelpSpot HelpSpot videos HelpSpot contains several short videos to help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks. To play a HelpSpot video: ■ To watch a video in HelpSpot, click Video Tutorials on the HelpSpot home page, then click a video title. The video plays. www.gateway.
Chapter 4: Getting Help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. 54 www.gateway.
Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials and personalized information about your system. Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about connecting to the Internet, see “Using the Internet” on page 81. www.gateway.
Chapter 4: Getting Help Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into four major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info Each of these areas is represented by a tab across the top of the Web page. Support Home tab To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My System Information box, then click GO, or click Look up my serial number for me. For more information, see “Finding your specifications” on page 12.
Windows Basics 5 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts www.gateway.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running. Click a program’s button on the taskbar to open the program’s window.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics 3 Click a file or program to open it. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.gateway.
Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a program that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: 1 2 Click Start, then click All Programs. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). A shortcut icon for that program appears on the desktop. Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the program that you want to add to the desktop.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 62 www.gateway.
Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its own menus, icons, and controls. Most windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar. Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet. You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more than one drive.
Working with files and folders To see the files and folders on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. If you do not see the contents of a drive after you double-click its icon, click Show the contents of this drive. Help and Support For more information about files and folders in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword files and folders in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Creating folders Folders are much like the folders in a file cabinet.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics To create a folder: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. - OR In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your diskette drive. If you do not see the contents of the drive, click Show the contents of this drive.
Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it. Then, when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in (the destination folder), you paste it there.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see “Viewing drives” on page 64 and “Searching for files” on page 72. 2 Right-click (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to move. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 4 5 6 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. Open the destination folder. With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. Click Paste.
Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can. Eventually the trash can is emptied. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can, called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you decide to empty the bin. You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.
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. Help and Support For more information about browsing for files and folders in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File type ■ Text contained in the file ■ Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches.
Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. Click All files and folders. - OR In Windows 2000, click Start, Search, then click For Files or Folders. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics 3 Click Search or Search Now. When the search is completed, Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for. 4 Open a file, folder, or program by double-clicking the name in the list. Help and Support For more information about searching for files and folders in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword searching in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
Working with documents Working with documents Computer documents include word processing files, spreadsheet files, or other similar files. The basic methods of creating, saving, opening, and printing a document apply to most of these types of files. The following examples show how to create, save, open, and print a document using Microsoft® WordPad. Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics Saving a document After you create a document, you need to save it if you want to use it later. To save a document: 1 Click File, then click Save. The Save As dialog box opens. Save in list File name 2 Click the arrow button to open the Save in list, then click the folder where you want to save the file. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders listed below the Save in list. 3 4 Type a new file name in the File name box. Click Save.
Working with documents Opening a document To view, revise, or print an existing document, first you need to open it. Open the document in the program that it was created in. To open a document: 1 2 3 Start the program. Click File, then click Open. Click the arrow button to open the Look in list, then click the folder you want to open. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders listed below the Look in list. Look in list 4 Double-click the document file name. The document opens.
Chapter 5: Windows Basics Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For more information about installing or using your printer, see the printer documentation. To print a document: 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. Start the program and open the document. Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. Set the print options, then click OK. The document prints.
Shortcuts Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information on Windows shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. To... Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C. Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + X.
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Using the Internet 6 This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Set up and access an Internet account using America Online® ■ Connect to a Web site using a browser ■ Download files from the Internet ■ Send and receive e-mail using America Online www.gateway.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), or cable line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
Setting up an Internet account If you want to access the Internet you need: ■ A modem – a device that connects your computer to other computers or servers using a telephone, DSL, or cable line. ■ An Internet service provider – a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e-mail messages. ■ A Web browser – a program that displays information from the World Wide Web.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet Accessing your Internet account To connect to your America Online Internet account: 1 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click America Online. Complete the member name and password information, then click Connect. Your computer dials the Internet account telephone number. After connecting, the Welcome window opens. If you are using a service other than America Online, check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting.
Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources. Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages, which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP) such as America Online, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. After your computer connects, a default opening page or welcome screen opens. 2 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for “Universal Resource Locator”) in the browser address bar (for example www.gateway.
Using the World Wide Web Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer. To protect your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you download. For more information, see “Protecting your computer from viruses” on page 214. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 2 Connect to your Internet account.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet Using e-mail E-mail (electronic mail) lets you send messages to anyone who has an Internet connection and e-mail address. E-mail is usually a free service of your Internet account. The Internet never closes, so you can send e-mail messages at any time. Your e-mail messages arrive at most e-mail addresses in minutes. An e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that “hosts” that user.
Using e-mail Checking your e-mail To check your e-mail using America Online: 1 2 3 Connect to your America Online account. Click Read. Double-click the message you want to read. For more information about managing and organizing your e-mail messages, see the online help in your e-mail program. Help and Support For general information about using e-mail in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword e-mail in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.
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Using Multimedia 7 This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your notebook. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the diskette drive ■ Use a DVD or recordable CD drive ■ Swap a bay module (a DVD or recordable CD drive) ■ Adjust the volume ■ Play CDs ■ Record and play audio files ■ Use Windows Media Player ■ Use MusicMatch ■ Use a recordable drive to create CDs ■ Play DVDs ■ Capture video using the IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.
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Using drives Using the diskette drive The diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer. Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields. Exposure could damage the data on the diskette. To use a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive in the docking station with the label facing up.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 2 To access a file on the diskette in Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. - OR To access a file on the diskette in Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon, the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, press the diskette eject button.
Using drives Inserting a CD or DVD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD or recordable CD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place. Important 3 When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up. Push the tray in until it is closed.
Using drives 3 Slide the bay module latch that corresponds to the bay you are changing (5.25-inch or 3.5-inch) toward the middle of the docking station. The module pops out slightly. 4 5 Slide the bay module out. 6 7 Place the notebook back on the docking station. Firmly push the new bay module straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place. Turn your notebook on. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume in Windows XP You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 39.
Adjusting the volume 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. Help and Support For more information about adjusting volume in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword adjusting volume in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 Click the Volume tab. 4 Click Advanced in the Device volume area. If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 100 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the window. 6 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.gateway.
Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000 You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer. To adjust overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more information, see “System key combinations” on page 39.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Double-click the speaker icon window opens. on the taskbar. The Volume Control If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the Volume Control window, click Options, Properties, the audio device you want to adjust, then click OK. 102 2 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. For more information about the volume controls, click Help in the Volume Control window.
Listening to CDs Listening to CDs You can use the DVD or recordable CD drive on your computer to listen to music CDs. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. Listening to CDs in Windows XP Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs in Windows XP. For more information about using the Windows Media Player, click Help. You can also use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using MusicMatch” on page 110.
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Listening to CDs Listening to CDs in Windows 2000 Use the Windows CD Player to listen to CDs in Windows 2000. You can also use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using MusicMatch” on page 110. To play a CD: ■ Insert a CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive. The CD Player opens and the CD plays. Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Recording and playing audio Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into a microphone. To make an audio recording: 1 Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your computer. For the location of the Microphone jack, see “Left side” on page 3. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens.
Recording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder: 1 2 3 4 Open the Sound Recorder. Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens. Click the file you want to play, then click Open. Play the file by clicking clicking (stop). Help and Support (play), then stop playing the file by For more information about making or playing an audio recording in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using the Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using the Windows Media Player: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens.
Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 2 Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens. Important 3 4 If the menu bar does not appear, click the show menu bar button. Click the file you want to play, then click Open. Play the file by clicking clicking (stop). Help and Support (play), then stop playing the file by For more information about playing audio and video using the Windows Media Player in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Using MusicMatch Using MusicMatch™, you can: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MusicMatch, see its online help. Playing CDs You can use the MusicMatch program to play music CDs. Important 110 Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. www.
Using MusicMatch To play a music CD in Windows XP: 1 Insert the music CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive on your computer. Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96. The first time you insert a music CD, the Audio CD dialog box opens. 2 Click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox, then click OK.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia To play a music CD in Windows 2000: 1 Double-click the musicmatch JUKEBOX icon on your desktop. MusicMatch opens. 2 Insert the music CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive on your computer. Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96. 3 Click the CD tab in the MusicMatch window. The names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area.
Using MusicMatch To create (rip) MP3 files: 1 Insert a music CD into your DVD or recordable CD drive. Important 2 If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96. If an Audio CD dialog box opens, click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox, then click OK. The MusicMatch window opens. - OR If a dialog box does not open, click Start, All Programs, MusicMatch, then click MusicMatch Jukebox.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 3 Click the record button. The Recorder window opens. REC 4 5 6 114 Track list Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record (rip). Click REC. When a message appears that tells you the DVD or recordable CD drive needs to be configured, click OK. www.gateway.
Using MusicMatch Editing track information After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library, you can edit the track’s information. To edit track information: 1 2 3 4 In MusicMatch, click My Library. The library window opens. In the library window, right-click the file, then click Edit Track Tag(s). The Edit Track Tag dialog box opens. Enter information such as track title, lead artist, album, and genre. Click OK.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Building a music library Use MusicMatch to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks by categories, find a track quickly by using the sort features, and add information to a music file. You can add music tracks to your music library by: ■ Creating MP3 files – When you create MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD, MusicMatch automatically adds these files to your music library.
Using MusicMatch Changing the music library display settings To change the music library display settings: 1 In MusicMatch, click Options, then click Settings. The Settings dialog box opens. 2 Click the Music Library tab. 3 Click the categories that you want to display in the columns, then click OK. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Listening to Internet radio To listen to an Internet radio station: 1 Connect to the Internet, then open MusicMatch. 2 Click Radio Stations. The Radio window opens. 3 To select one of the MusicMatch Internet radio stations, click one of the Popular Stations. MusicMatch connects to the station and plays the audio. - OR To play another Internet radio station, click Broadcast Stations, the appropriate category in the Station Selector, the radio station, then click (play).
Using a recordable CD drive Using advanced features You can also use MusicMatch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3 files to your portable MP3 player. For more information, see the MusicMatch online help. Using a recordable CD drive You can use your recordable CD drive to create data CDs, music CDs, or copies of CDs. For more information about your drive’s capabilities, see “Identifying drive types” on page 94. Creating data CDs Use Roxio Easy CD Creator to create data CDs.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia To create a data CD: 1 2 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD drive. If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, then click OK. The Select a Project window opens. - OR If a dialog box does not open, click Start, All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, then click Project Selector. The Select a Project window opens. make a data CD dataCD project 120 www.gateway.
Using a recordable CD drive 3 Move your pointer over make a data CD, then click dataCD project. The Easy CD Creator window opens. Select Source Files Source Pane 4 Add Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the drive or folder where the files you want to add to the writable CD are located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the Source pane. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 5 Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files) in the Source pane, then click Add. record 6 After you have added all of your files, click record. The Record CD Setup dialog box opens. Start Recording 122 www.gateway.
Using a recordable CD drive 7 Click Start Recording. Help and Support For more information about creating CDs in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword creating CDs in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Creating music CDs Use Roxio Easy CD Creator to create music CDs from other music CDs or MP3 files. For information on creating data CDs, see “Creating data CDs” on page 119.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia To create music CDs: 1 Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD drive. Tips & Tricks 2 Most home and car stereos can read CD-R discs, but do not read CD-RW discs. To make sure that the CD that you create will play on home and car CD players, use a CD-R disc. If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, then click OK. The Select a Project window opens.
Using a recordable CD drive 3 Move your pointer over make a music CD, then click musicCD project. The Easy CD Creator window opens. Select Source Files Source pane 4 Add Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the drive or folder where the music files that you want to add to the writable CD are located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the Source pane. www.gateway.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia 5 Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files) in the Source pane, then click Add. Tips & Tricks You can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files to a music CD project. You can add up to 99 tracks and files, or up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB (80-minute CD) of tracks and files to a music CD project. record 126 www.gateway.
Using a recordable CD drive 6 After you have added all of your tracks and files, click record. The Record CD Setup dialog box opens. Start Recording 7 Click Start Recording. When the recording is complete, you may see a Record Complete dialog box. Select the appropriate option. Help and Support For more information about creating CDs in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword creating CDs in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Important If you record copyrighted material on a CD, you need permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. To copy a CD: 1 2 3 Insert the CD you want to copy into your recordable CD drive. If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.
Using a recordable CD drive 4 Move your pointer over CD copier, then click CD copier. The CD Copier window opens. Copy 5 On the Source and Destination tab, click the arrow button to open the Copy from list, then click the recordable drive. 6 Click the arrow button to open the Record to list, then click the recordable drive. 7 Click Copy.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can fit on a single disc. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can play DVDs with the InterVideo DVD Player program or Windows Media Player. For more information about playing DVDs, click Help in the DVD player program.
Playing a DVD 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive, then click Important 5 (play). The DVD plays. If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96. To specifically control the DVD or adjust the volume, use the controls in the DVD player. For more information on using the DVD player, see its online help.
Chapter 7: Using Multimedia Capturing video Pinnacle Expression is a video capture program that lets you capture and edit full-motion video, single images, and audio through the IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) port. To use Pinnacle Expression: 1 Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to your external source, such as a video camera, and connect the other end of the cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the side of your notebook or the back of your docking station.
Sending and Receiving Faxes 8 Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using the modem. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Install and configure Fax ■ Create and send a new fax ■ Set up a fax cover page template ■ Fax a document you scanned or created in another program ■ Receive, view, and print a fax Important Your modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes.
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes Installing and configuring Fax If you are using Windows XP, complete the following instructions for installing and configuring Fax. If you are using Windows 2000, go to “Configuring Fax in Windows 2000” on page 137. Installing Fax in Windows XP Microsoft Fax lets you send and receive faxes using your modem. When Windows XP was originally installed on your computer, Fax was not installed. You need to install Fax from your blue Operating System CD.
Installing and configuring Fax Configuring Fax in Windows XP Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user information. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is required by law. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens the first time you try to send a fax. To configure Microsoft Fax: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Configuration Wizard opens.
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes 4 Click the arrow to open the Please select the fax device list, then click the modem you are using to send and receive faxes. 5 If you want the modem to automatically answer the telephone in order to receive faxes, click the Enable Receive check box. 6 7 Click Next. The Transmitting Subscriber Identification (TSID) screen opens. Enter the transmitting fax identifier information. This identifier information is required by law.
Installing and configuring Fax 10 If you set up your computer to receive faxes, select a folder you want to store receive faxes in and a printer you want to print received faxes on, then click Next. The Configuration Summary screen opens. 11 Click Finish. Configuring Fax in Windows 2000 Before you send your first fax, you need to set up your user information. Your fax cover sheets and fax headers contain this information, some of which is required by law.
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes 10 Enter the transmitting fax identifier information. This identifier information is required by law. You can enter up to 20 characters in the text box. We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name, followed by 12 characters for your telephone number. Important 11 Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens. We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens in telephone and fax numbers If you want to receive faxes, click Enable receive.
Sending a simple fax Sending a simple fax You can use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one-page fax to one or more recipients. To send a simple fax: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send a Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. - OR In Windows 2000, click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Send Cover Page Fax. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen, click Next.
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes 6 When you have entered all your recipients, click Next. The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens. 7 Click the arrow to open the Cover page template, then click the cover page template you want to use. 8 9 Type the subject text in the Subject line area. Type the message text in the Note area, then click Next. The Schedule screen opens. 10 Select when you want to send the fax and a priority for the fax, then click Next.
Faxing from programs 2 If you want to include fields that are imported from either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard (such as To or From), add them to the page by using the Insert menu, then move them to the appropriate place on your template. You can also use the Insert menu to include information that is automatically calculated (such as number of pages or date and time sent).
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have scanned: 1 2 3 4 5 Scan the document using the program for your scanner. With the scanned file open, click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. Click the arrow button to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. Click Print or OK. The Send Fax Wizard opens. Complete the wizard by following the instructions in “Sending a simple fax” on page 139.
Canceling a fax Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at a time in the future. To cancel a fax that has not been sent in Windows XP: 1 If Fax is not open, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, then click Fax Console. The Fax Console opens. 2 3 4 Click Outbox, then right-click the fax you want to cancel. Click Delete. Click Yes.
Chapter 8: Sending and Receiving Faxes Automatically retry sending a fax in Windows XP You can set up Fax so it continues to try sending your fax if the receiving fax machine is busy. Important Fax is automatically set up to retry three times at ten minute intervals. To automatically retry sending a fax: 1 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. Click View installed printers or fax printers.
Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP Automatically cancelling a fax in Windows XP If your computer tried to send a fax and failed to connect to a fax machine, you can automatically cancel a failed fax. To automatically cancel a failed fax: 1 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. Click View installed printers or fax printers. The Printers and Faxes window opens.
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Managing Power 9 While your notebook is running on battery power, you should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Check and recharge the battery ■ Recalibrate the battery ■ Change batteries ■ Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources ■ Change power-saving settings www.gateway.
Chapter 9: Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work. Monitor the battery charge by: ■ Double-clicking the power cord icon The Power Meter dialog box opens. Important in the taskbar. If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button.
Recharging the battery ■ Pressing the battery meter button on the battery. The battery meter lights indicate the percentage of battery charge remaining. If your battery charge meter displays what looks like an inaccurate charge, you may need to recalibrate the battery. For more information, see “Recalibrating the battery” on page 150. Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power.
Chapter 9: Managing Power Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery: 1 2 3 4 5 Disconnect the AC adapter Turn on your notebook. As soon as it starts and you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. Open the Power menu.
Changing batteries Changing batteries If your notebook is plugged into an AC outlet, you can change the battery while your notebook is turned on. If your notebook is not plugged into an AC outlet you must turn your notebook off while changing the batteries. Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a Gateway 200STM battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Extending battery life Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your notebook, conserve power by: ■ Dimming the display as low as is comfortable. ■ Removing PC Cards when you do not need them. Many PC Cards use a small amount of power while inserted, even if they are not being used. ■ Modifying the power management settings for maximum power savings. For more information, see “Changing power settings” on page 155.
Chapter 9: Managing Power Changing power modes You can use the following power modes to lengthen the life of your notebook’s battery: ■ Standby - while your notebook is in Standby, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off. ■ Hibernate - (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your notebook completely off.
Changing power settings Changing power settings You can change the function of the power button, Standby system key, and power-saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook. You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes, setting power alarms, adjusting advanced power settings, and activating Hibernate mode. Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned off.
Chapter 9: Managing Power 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power scheme you want. - OR Set the timers, then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme. 4 Click OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Changing power settings Changing alarm options To change the alarm options: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. - OR In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Alarms tab.
Chapter 9: Managing Power Help and Support For more information about changing the alarm options in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword alarm options in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Changing advanced settings To change advanced power management settings: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.
Changing power settings 4 Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to use. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power management settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword power management in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel.
Chapter 9: Managing Power 3 Click the Hibernate tab. 4 Click the Enable hibernation check box, then click Apply. Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties dialog box and in the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down Windows dialog box. To use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab.
Changing power settings ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: In Windows XP, click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. -ORIn Windows 2000, click Start, then click Shut Down. Click the arrow button to open the What do you want your computer to do list, then click Hibernate. Click OK. Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Changing power settings 4 5 Change any of the following settings: ■ To run the processor at full speed regardless of the power source, click the arrow button to open the Running on batteries list, then click Maximum Performance. ■ To run the processor at reduced speed (using less power) regardless of the power source, click the arrow button to open the Plugged in list, then click Battery Optimized Performance.
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Travel Tips 10 These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble-free. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Using the modem ■ Using your radio frequency wireless connections ■ Transferring files ■ Protecting your notebook from loss and theft ■ Managing your notebook’s power efficiently Tips & Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Utilities. You can also download an electronic copy from support.
Chapter 10: Travel Tips Modem ■ Take a telephone cord to connect the modem to telephone jacks. If you are traveling internationally, take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler. ■ Take a telephone line protector. ■ Take a telephone line tester to check for unsafe lines, especially if you are traveling internationally. ■ Take remote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area.
Files Files ■ Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel. ■ If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling, set up your desktop computer for remote access. Contact your network administrator for more information about remote access. ■ Take extra diskettes or writable CDs for transferring files between computers and backing up files.
Chapter 10: Travel Tips To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. As soon as you see a startup screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must set the supervisor password in order to set the user (startup) password. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. This is the password you need to enter at startup.
Additional tips Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. ■ Take your System Restoration CDs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. www.gateway.
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Customizing Your Computer 11 This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Change screen and display settings ■ Change the background and screen saver ■ Adjust the touchpad settings ■ Add, change, and switch user accounts in Windows XP www.gateway.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver. Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your screen displays. Various image types require various color depths for optimum appearance.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click the Settings tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color quality or Colors list, then click the color depth you want. 5 To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes. - OR To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK, then click OK again. Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen resolution You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The higher the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons and menu bars) appear. To adjust the screen resolution: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 5 To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK, then click Yes. - OR To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK, then click OK again. Help and Support For more information about adjusting screen resolution in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword changing screen resolution in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer 3 Click the Appearance tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Color scheme list, click the color scheme you want, then click OK. The new colors appear on your desktop. - OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme: 176 a b Click Advanced. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. c d e Change the color or font settings for the item. Click the arrow button to open the Item list, then click the item you want to change.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings To change desktop colors in Windows 2000: 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 3 Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 4 If you want to apply one of Windows’ color schemes, click the arrow button to open the Scheme list, click the scheme you want, then click OK. The new scheme appears on your desktop. Click the Appearance tab.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer Changing the desktop background In Windows XP, you can change the Windows desktop background picture. Windows provides several backgrounds, or you can use pictures that you have created or retrieved from other sources. In Windows 2000, you can change the Windows desktop background to a picture or an HTML document. Windows provides several background pictures. You can also use pictures or HTML documents that you have created or retrieved from other sources.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen, click the arrow button to open the Position list, then click Stretch or Tile. 6 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not choose to stretch or tile the image in Step 5, you can change the solid color behind the picture by clicking the arrow button to open the Color list, then clicking a color. 7 Click OK.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer 3 4 Click the Background tab. Click a background picture in the Select a background picture or HTML document as Wallpaper list. - OR Click Browse to select a background picture from another location. 180 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen, click the arrow button to open the Picture Display list, then click Tile.
Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Selecting a screen saver You can use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your display while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products. To select a screen saver: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer 4 Click the arrow button to open the Screen Saver list, then click the screen saver you want. Windows previews the screen saver. 5 If you want to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your changes. If the Settings button is not available, you cannot customize the screen saver you selected. 6 In Windows XP, if you want to display the Welcome (Login) screen whenever you exit the screen saver, click the On resume, display Welcome screen check box.
Changing the touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other touchpad settings. To change your touchpad settings: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. - OR In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Chapter 11: Customizing Your Computer Adding and modifying user accounts In Windows XP, you can create and customize a user account for each person who uses your computer. You can also switch (change) user accounts without turning off your computer. User account tips ■ If you want to create an account for someone, but you do not want that user to have full access to your computer, be sure to make that account limited. Remember that limited accounts may not be able to install some older programs.
Adding and modifying user accounts To switch user accounts in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Log Off. The Log Off Windows dialog box opens. 2 3 Click Switch User. The Windows Welcome screen opens. Click the user account that you want to use. When you switch between user accounts, any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run. www.gateway.
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Networking Your Computer 12 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 www.gateway.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer Benefits of networking A network lets you: ■ Share a single Internet connection ■ Share computer drives ■ Share peripheral devices ■ Stream audio and video files ■ Play multi-player games Sharing a single Internet connection Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same time.
Benefits of networking Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same peripheral devices, such as a printer. Select print from the computer you are currently using and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it is located on your network. Help and Support For more information about sharing network devices in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer Selecting a network connection The biggest decision you need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use. Gateway supports both wired and wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) networks. Use the following criteria as a guide when selecting a network connection.
Using a wired Ethernet network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to build computer networks in the home. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at three different speeds. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 Mbps.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer Example wired Ethernet network The following is an example of a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each of these components. The router is the central control point for the network. Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.
Using a wired Ethernet network Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network For a wired Ethernet network you need: ■ An Ethernet jack on each desktop computer and notebook. - OR An Ethernet card installed in each desktop computer. - OR An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook. ■ An Ethernet router. Select a router that gives you the following features: ■ A jack for connecting to a cable or DSL modem. ■ The ability to assign IP addresses to your networked computers dynamically.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer Using a wireless Ethernet network A wireless Ethernet network is ideal for creating a home or office network or adding mobility to an existing wired Ethernet. Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.
Using a wireless Ethernet network Example access point wireless Ethernet network By using an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. An access point also lets you access the Internet. The following is an example of an access point wireless Ethernet network. The network is made up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem, and your computers. The access point is the central control point for the network.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network For an access point wireless Ethernet network you need: ■ A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer - OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer - OR A notebook with wireless Ethernet built-in - OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built-in ■ A wireless Ethernet access point to connect y
Using a wireless Ethernet network Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network Use a peer-to-peer (also known as ad hoc) wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer-to-computer network. This type of network does not include access into a wired network or the Internet. You can create this type of network to quickly move files from one computer to another. www.gateway.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network For a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network you need: A wireless Ethernet PCI card installed in each desktop computer - OR A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer - OR A notebook with wireless Ethernet built-in - OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built-in For more information For more information about purch
Using your notebook on a network Using your notebook on a network Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking A guide in .PDF format has been included on your hard drive that provides instructions for installing and configuring both wired and wireless Ethernet networking on your notebook. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Utilities.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Computer To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows 2000: 200 1 Right-click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon ORiNOCO Wireless LAN menu opens. 2 Click Enable Radio to turn on wireless Ethernet or click Disable Radio to turn off wireless Ethernet. www.gateway.com on the taskbar.
Moving from Your Old Computer 13 If your new computer is replacing an old computer, you may have personal data files, Internet settings, a printer or other peripheral devices, and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard ■ Transferring files ■ Transferring Internet settings ■ Installing your old printer or scanner ■ Installing your old programs www.
Chapter 13: Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard If your new computer is running Windows XP, you can move your data files and personal settings, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as My Documents, My Pictures, and Favorites.
Transferring files Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD, or Zip disk, or by using a home network. For more information, see “Using a recordable CD drive” on page 119, “Connecting to a wired Ethernet network” on page 47, and “Networking Your Computer” on page 187. Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder.
Chapter 13: Moving from Your Old Computer You can often identify different data file types by looking at the file’s extension (the part of the file name following the last period). For example, a document file might have a .DOC extension and a spreadsheet file might have an .XLS extension. File type File usually ends in... Documents .DOC, .TXT, .RTF, .HTM, .HTML, .DOT Spreadsheets .XLS, .XLT, .TXT Pictures .JPG, .BMP, .GIF, .PDF, .PCT, .TIF, .PNG, .EPS Movies .MPEG, .MPG, .AVI, .GIF, .
Transferring Internet settings Transferring Internet settings You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old computer to your new one. Setting up your ISP ■ If your current Internet service provider (ISP) software came preinstalled on your new computer, run that setup program. If it asks to set up a new account or an existing one, choose to set up an existing account.
Chapter 13: Moving from Your Old Computer Transferring your e-mail and address book See your old e-mail program’s online help for information on exporting and importing e-mail messages and the address book. You can often export all of your old e-mail messages or address book to a diskette, then import them from the diskette into your new computer’s e-mail program.
Installing your old printer or scanner Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps. To install your old printer: 1 2 3 4 Shut down and turn off your computer. Connect your parallel port printer. Turn on your printer, then turn on your computer. If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the on-screen instructions. You are finished. - OR If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step.
Chapter 13: Moving from Your Old Computer Installing your old programs You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. Spend some time going through your old computer’s Start and Programs menus, making note of any programs you want to install on your new computer. Locate your original program installation CDs and installation guides.
Maintaining Your Computer 14 This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer hardware and software. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Care for your computer ■ Create an emergency startup diskette ■ Protect your computer from viruses ■ Manage hard drive space ■ Back up files ■ Clean your computer www.gateway.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your system: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight. ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in a carrying case. ■ Keep diskettes, modular drives, and your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.
Caring for your computer Maintenance task Immediately after purchase Monthly When needed See... Recalibrate the battery X page 150 Clean computer case X page 226 Clean keyboard X page 227 Clean computer screen X page 227 Clean mouse X page 227 www.gateway.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer Creating an emergency startup diskette An emergency startup diskette is a diskette that contains critical information that you need to start your computer if Windows fails to start. You should create a startup diskette as soon as you get your computer. To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP: 1 Insert a blank diskette labeled Startup into the diskette drive. Important 2 3 212 If the diskette drive is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules.
Creating an emergency startup diskette 4 Click to select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box, then click Start. A message warns you that any information on the diskette will be erased. 5 When you see the warning message, click OK. Windows copies files to the emergency startup diskette. 6 When Windows finishes copying files, remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 7 Slide the write-protect tab up to prevent the diskette from being erased or infected by viruses.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2002. Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan for viruses 2 Click Scan for Viruses. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan area, then under Actions, click Scan. www.gateway.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. 2 3 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. To update Norton AntiVirus: 216 1 2 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files.
Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. - OR In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. www.gateway.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer Using Disk Cleanup Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary Windows files, to free hard drive space. To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program: 1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. - OR In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon. The My Computer window opens. 218 2 Right-click the hard drive that you want to delete files from, for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties.
Managing hard drive space 5 Click OK, then click Yes. Help and Support For more information about keeping the hard drive space free of unnecessary files in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword disk cleanup in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 5 Click Check Now. Click the options you want to use, then click Start. For help, press F1. Windows checks the drive for errors. This process may take several minutes. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 7 Click OK.
Managing hard drive space Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive. This is called fragmentation, and it is normal. In order for your computer to use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together. This process slows the hard drive performance.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 5 Click Defragment Now. If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically, click Defragment or Start. Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the computer display. When finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program. 6 Click Close or Yes, then click the X in the top-right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter window.
Managing hard drive space Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files. You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD (if you have a recordable drive) or to diskettes. Use a backup device, such as a recordable drive or Zip drive, to do a complete hard drive backup.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer Using the Scheduled Task Wizard The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 224 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Scheduled Tasks. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click the Add Scheduled Task icon. The Scheduled Task Wizard opens. www.gateway.
Managing hard drive space 3 Click Next, then click the task or program you want to schedule and follow the on-screen instructions to customize the task. Important Your computer must be on during scheduled tasks. If your computer is off, scheduled tasks will not run. Help and Support For more information about using the Scheduled Tasks Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your system performing at its best.
Cleaning your computer Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your computer and turn the unit upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it.
Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Computer To clean your trackball mouse: 1 2 Turn the mouse upside down. 3 4 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers 5 228 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. www.gateway.
Restoring Software 15 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows www.gateway.
Chapter 15: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your operating system, and other programs that were preinstalled at the factory. Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that you have tried these steps first: Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in HelpSpot.
Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, DVD or recordable CD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. If you install a new device, you need to install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer.
Chapter 15: Restoring Software 3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your DVD or recordable CD drive). 4 5 Click OK. 6 Select a single device driver to reinstall. If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears.
Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by direct-dialing the device driver update service. Important If your system came equipped with a wireless device, only use the drivers approved for the country the device will be used in. See the red Gateway CD or the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com/support).
Chapter 15: Restoring Software 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 6 7 8 Click the Web Updates tab. Click Check Now. The Connect window opens. Install available updated device drivers by following the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling programs Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your operating system, you can reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD and other program CDs. If you are reinstalling programs from other program CDs, follow the installation instructions on each CD. If you want to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD: 1 If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4.
Chapter 15: Restoring Software 8 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 9 Select a single program to reinstall. - OR Click Automatic Installation, then select multiple programs to reinstall. (Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation.
Reinstalling programs To reinstall other programs from a CD: 1 If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next step. 2 In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs. - OR In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
Chapter 15: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to correct the problem: ■ Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 249. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device drivers” on page 231. If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration CDs to reinstall Windows and other software.
Reinstalling Windows 6 7 8 9 10 11 Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart. 12 13 When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y. 14 When prompted, insert the red Gateway CD, then click Continue. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Do not press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so.
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Upgrading Your Notebook 16 This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Add and remove PC Cards ■ Add and replace memory www.gateway.
Chapter 16: Upgrading Your Notebook Adding and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts a single Type I or Type II card. You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
Adding and removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then -ORTurn off your notebook. Important 2 3 If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. www.gateway.
Chapter 16: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install memory.
Preventing static electricity discharge Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors.
Chapter 16: Upgrading Your Notebook Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any available slot. Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 200STM for upgrading your memory. To add or replace a memory module: 246 1 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 244.
Adding or replacing memory 6 Remove the memory bay cover screw, then remove the memory bay cover. 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.
Chapter 16: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Important 10 11 12 13 14 248 Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 200STM. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw.
Troubleshooting 17 This chapter provides some solutions to common notebook problems. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems ■ Get telephone support ■ Use automated troubleshooting systems ■ Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the problem, see “Getting Help” on page 49 for more information about how to get help. www.gateway.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 244.
First steps First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting CD, DVD, or recordable CD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive ■ The disc may not be correctly seated in the tray. When you place a disc on the tray, make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so the retainers hold the disc in place. ■ The modular drive may not be completely inserted into the modular bay. Press the module into the bay, then try to access the disc again.
Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. For the location of the headphone jack, see “Left side” on page 3. ■ If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. ■ Clean the CD. For more information, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page 254. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. Device installation You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict. To check IRQ usage in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Troubleshooting To check IRQ usage in Windows 2000: 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click View, then click Resources by type. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ). All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. You see a “Disk is full” error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. For more information, see “Checking the hard drive for errors” on page 219. If errors are detected and corrected, try using the diskette again.
Troubleshooting ■ Move your notebook away from sources of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright ■ This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Caution ■ All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. Save your files to a diskette or another drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to diskettes or other backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. Help and Support For more information about file management in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and that the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ If you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line, make sure that it is disabled. ■ Make sure that you are not using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work with your modem. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The built-in keyboard does not work ■ Attaching a PS/2 keyboard to your notebook or docking station while your notebook is running may deactivate the built-in keyboard.
Troubleshooting ■ Use PC Doctor or a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if the memory module is failing. For more information, see “Adding or replacing memory” on page 246. You see a “Not enough memory” error message ■ Close all programs, then restart your notebook. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 4 Click the location from which you are dialing, then click Edit. Make sure that all settings are correct.
Troubleshooting Listen to the line using your telephone. Dial a single number (such as 1). When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise. Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference. Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. You can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server: 1 2 3 Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive. Click Help, then click Support Web Site. To check your modem connection speed, click the Direct Dial option. After your modem connects, move the mouse pointer over the Dial-Up Networking icon (located next to the clock on your taskbar). Your modem connection speed appears.
Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 4 5 Click the modem you want to adjust, then click Properties. Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box.
Troubleshooting The external mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse or changing mouse pads will likely improve its accuracy. ■ If you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free or debris. If you have a trackball mouse, “Cleaning the mouse” on page 227.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting You forgot your startup password ■ The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. You must return your notebook for repair. Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions. PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your notebook is having problems ■ Make sure that you have correctly installed required software for the PC Card. For more information, see your PC Card’s documentation.
Troubleshooting Printer The printer will not turn on ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable between the printer and your notebook. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a “Printer queue is full” error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
Troubleshooting You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. Sound You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack. For the location of the headphone jack, see “Left side” on page 3. ■ Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turned up.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ 272 Make sure that the monitor power is turned on and that the video cable is correctly connected. www.gateway.
Telephone support Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your notebook, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support: ■ Make sure that your notebook is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems.
Tutoring and training Tutoring and training Gateway's Technical Support professionals cannot provide hardware and software training or tutorial services. Instead, Gateway recommends the following tutoring and training resources. Self-help If you have how-to questions about using your Gateway-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: ■ The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Training Gateway provides the following in-person and computerized training: Resource Service description For more information In-Store Training at Gateway stores Our friendly and knowledgeable software trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. www.gateway.com/country Gateway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information A Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information ■ Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings. ■ Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use.
Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 280 Warning Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Since your system is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between countries with your system, check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.
United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway 200STM This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Telecommunications per FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. An FCC-compliant telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’ satisfaction.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices. Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Mexico if a SCT ID is on the system label.
Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Notices Copyright © 2002 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
Index A B AC adapter connecting 26 connector 3, 23 damaged 26 defective 28 international adapters 153 AC-3 digital audio jack 20 access point 192, 195, 196 accessories 14 safety precautions 278 accounts America Online 83 ISP 83 user 184 ad hoc networking 197, 198 adding icons to desktop 61 user accounts 184 See also installing airplane power adapter 14, 153 alarms 155, 157 America Online 84 application key 38 arrow keys 38 AU file 108 audio digital jack 20 headphone jack 3 microphone jack 3 muting 39, 99,
C cable lock docking station 22, 23 notebook 6 using while traveling 167 cable modem 48, 82, 192, 195 camera See digital camera See digital video camera Caps Lock indicator 36 capturing video 132 cards adding PC Card 242 eject button 4, 243 inserting PC Card 242 installing 242 reinstalling 242 removing PC Card 243 replacing 242 slot 4, 242 troubleshooting 268 carrying case 14 CD adding tracks to your library 116 cleaning 254 copying 127 creating data CD 119 creating music CDs 119, 123 editing track informat
scanner 48 surge protector 28 to Ethernet 47 to Internet 48, 84 to network 47 video camera 48, 132 connections AC-3 digital audio 20 audio 20 digital audio (S/PDIF) 20 digital camera 3, 5, 22, 48 digital video camera 3, 48, 132 docking 7, 18, 32 Ethernet 3, 23, 47 external audio 20 external speakers 3 Firewire 3, 22, 48, 132 headphone 3 i.
serial port 22 USB port 3, 5, 22 digital video camera connecting 48 IEEE 1394 port 3 directional keys 38 Disk Cleanup 218 Disk Defragmenter 221 diskette creating startup 212 inserting 93 troubleshooting 255 using 93 write-protect 213 diskette drive 18, 19, 24, 93 eject button 92, 93 replacing drive module 96 slot 92 using 93 display settings 172 switching 39 troubleshooting 256 docking port 7, 18 docking release lever 20, 21, 24, 33 docking station 14, 17 attaching to notebook 32 connector 18 docking port 7
DVD/CD-RW copying CDs 127 creating data CDs 119 creating music CDs 123 manual eject hole 92 troubleshooting 252 using 94 DVD/CD-RW drive 18, 19, 24, 94, 153 activity indicator 92 eject button 92 identifying drive 94 replacing drive module 96 troubleshooting 252 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 244 e-mail 83, 88 address 88 checking for messages 89 sending 88 transferring settings 206 emergency startup diskette 212 EmPower power adapter 153 Error-checking 219 eSupport 12, 13, 56 Ethernet 190, 191 connecting 4
recovering 69 renaming 79 searching for 70, 72 viewing list 65 fragmentation 221 function keys 38 G game multi-player 189 Gateway eSupport 12, 13, 56 model number 7, 10, 24 serial number 10, 12 Web address 55 Web site 55 gateway.your.
transferring settings 205 troubleshooting 258 Internet button 8, 41 Internet connection troubleshooting 258, 263 Internet radio 118 Internet service provider (ISP) 83 connecting to 84 disconnecting from 84 setting up an account 83 transferring settings 205 InterVideo DVD player 130 IRQ conflicts 254 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock 167 lock slot 6, 22, 23 key combinations 39 keyboard 8, 9 buttons 37 cleaning 227 connecting 37 features 37 PS/2 port 22 shortcuts 79 troubleshooting 260 USB por
backing up files 223 checking for drive errors 219 checking hard drive space 217 cleaning case 226 cleaning component exteriors 226 cleaning computer display 227 cleaning keyboard 227 cleaning the mouse 228 creating startup diskette 212 defragmenting 221 deleting files 218 suggested schedule 210 using Scheduled Task Wizard 224 virus protection 214 maximize button 63 Media Player 103, 108 memory 14 adding 246 bay 7, 246 installing 246 replacing 246 troubleshooting 260 upgrading 246 menu bar 63 messages check
creating music files 112 editing track information 115 listening to Internet radio 118 playing audio CD 110, 112 muting 39, 99, 101 N navigation keys 38 network jack 3, 23, 47 troubleshooting 267 network equipment shopping list 193, 196, 198 networking access point 195, 196 ad hoc 197, 198 data transfer speed 191, 194 Ethernet 190, 191, 194 games 189 internal wireless label 11 peer-to-peer 197, 198 sharing devices 189 sharing drives 188 sharing Internet connections 188 sharing printers 189 signal strength
ports See connections power AC adapter 26, 153 advanced settings 155, 158 alarms 155, 157 automobile/airplane adapter 153 battery 31, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153 button 9, 29, 39, 155 changing modes 154 changing schemes 155 changing settings 155 connector 3, 23, 26 conserving battery power 153 damaged cord 26, 28 EmPower adapter 153 extending battery life 153 Hibernate mode 154, 159, 160 indicator 36 international adapter 168 management 147, 153, 168 schemes 155 SpeedStep settings 161 Standby/Resume 29, 30, 39
218 renaming files and folders 79 replacing See installing resetting computer 31 resolution changing 174 restart 31 Restoration CDs 230 right-clicking 44 router 192 Roxio Easy CD Creator 119, 123 S S/PDIF jack 20 safety general precautions 277 guidelines for troubleshooting 250 static electricity 244 saving documents 76 ScanDisk 219 scanner installing 48 USB port 3, 5, 48 scanning drive for errors 219 for viruses 214 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 224 screen adjusting settings 172 changing color depth 172 changing
adjusting 39, 98, 101 controls 98, 101 muting 39, 98, 99, 101 troubleshooting 271 See also audio Sound Recorder making audio recordings 106 playing file 107 speakers built-in 8 docking station 20, 21 jack 3 specifications 12 SpeedStep technology 161 Standby mode 29, 30, 39, 154 Standby system key 39 Start button 59 Start menu 59 starting notebook 29 programs 44, 59 startup diskette 212 static electricity 244 status indicators 8, 35 battery charge 28, 36, 148 Caps Lock 36 drive activity 36 hard drive 36 nume
files 203 Internet settings 205 travel tips 165 troubleshooting audio 271 automated system 274 CD-RW drive 252 cleaning CD 254 cleaning DVD 254 device installation 254 diskette drive 255 display 256 DVD drive 252 DVD/CD-RW drive 252 Error-checking 219 faxed answers 274 faxes 264 files 257 gateway.your.
Web browser 83, 85 Web page 85 Web site 85 connecting to 86 Gateway 55 window 62 close button 63 closing 63, 79 maximize button 63 menu bar 63 minimize button 63 title bar 63 Windows desktop 58 installing 238 Product Key Code 11 reinstalling 238 reinstalling device drivers 231 updating device drivers 233 Windows key 38 Windows Media Player 103, 108, 130 wireless connections using while traveling 166 wireless Ethernet 190, 194 access point 195, 196 ad hoc 197, 198 data transfer speed 194 label 11 peer-to-pee
