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Gateway 400 User Manual (278 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 4.19 MB |

English

Table of contents

2

Contents

3

iii

5

v

7

Checking Out

9

Your Gateway 400

9

Component Icon Description

10

Left side

11

Right side

13

Keyboard area

17

Identifying your model

19

Internal wireless label

20

Finding your specifications

21

Visit support.gateway.com

22

Accessories

23

Printers

24

Getting Started

25

Connecting the AC adapter

26

Starting your notebook

29

Turning off your notebook

30

Restarting (rebooting) your

31

Status indicators

32

Indicator Icon Description

33

Using the keyboard

34

Key types

35

System key combinations

36

Press and hold FN while

37

Multi-function buttons

38

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

39

Using the touchpad

40

To... Do this

41

Connecting the modem

42

Getting Help

45

HelpSpot

46

Searching for a topic

48

HelpSpot videos

49

Online help

50

Gateway Web site

51

Using eSupport

52

Windows Basics

53

About the Windows environment

54

Using the desktop

55

Adding icons to the desktop

56

Identifying window items

57

Chapter 4: Windows Basics

58

Window item Description

58

Viewing drives

59

Creating folders

60

To create a folder:

61

Deleting files and folders

64

To empty the Recycle Bin:

65

To browse for a file:

66

Searching for files

67

Using advanced search options

69

Working with documents

70

Saving a document

71

Opening a document

72

Printing a document

73

Shortcuts

74

Using the Internet

75

Learning about the Internet

76

Using the World Wide Web

79

Connecting to a Web site

80

Downloading files

81

Using e-mail

82

Checking your e-mail

83

Chapter 5: Using the Internet

84

Using Multimedia

85

Using the diskette drive

86

Using the CD or DVD drive

87

Inserting a CD or DVD

88

Adjusting the volume

89

3 Click the Volume tab

90

Listening to CDs

92

Recording and playing audio

94

1 Open the Sound Recorder

95

To play a music CD:

98

Creating MP3 music files

99

5 Click REC

100

Editing track information

101

Building a music library

102

Using MusicMatch

103

Click the Music Library tab

103

Listening to Internet radio

104

Using a recordable drive

105

To create a data CD:

106

Source Pane Add

107

Select Source Files

107

Start Recording

108

Creating music CDs

109

To create music CDs:

110

Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

112

Copying CDs

113

To copy a CD:

114

Playing a DVD

116

Capturing video

117

Sending and

119

Receiving Faxes

119

Installing Fax

120

Configuring Fax

120

To configure Microsoft Fax:

121

8 Click Next

122

11 Click Finish

122

Sending a simple fax

123

Setting up your cover page

124

Faxing from programs

125

Faxing a scanned document

125

Receiving and viewing a fax

126

Canceling a fax

126

Managing Power

129

Monitoring the battery charge

130

Recharging the battery

131

Recalibrating the battery

132

Changing the battery

133

6 Turn your notebook over

134

Extending battery life

135

Changing power modes

136

Changing power settings

137

Changing the power scheme

138

Changing alarm options

139

Changing advanced settings

140

3 Click the Hibernate tab

141

To use Hibernate mode:

142

Travel Tips

143

Radio frequency wireless

144

Security

145

To create a startup password:

146

Additional tips

147

Chapter 9: Travel Tips

148

Customizing

149

Your Computer

149

Adjusting the color depth

150

3 Click the Settings tab

151

3 Click the Appearance tab

153

3 Click the Desktop tab

155

7 Click OK

155

Selecting a screen saver

156

8 Click OK

157

Printers and Other Hardware

158

Adding and modifying user

161

To switch user accounts:

162

Networking Your

163

Computer

163

Benefits of networking

164

Sharing peripheral devices

165

Playing multi-player games

165

Wired Ethernet network

166

802.11b) network

166

For more information

174

Ethernet networking

175

Moving from Your

177

Old Computer

177

Settings Transfer Wizard

178

Transferring files

179

Setting up your ISP

181

To install your old printer:

183

Installing your old programs

184

Maintaining

185

Caring for your computer

186

Maintenance task Immediately

187

Monthly When needed See

187

Not write

189

■ Using the Norton

190

2 Click Scan for Viruses

191

To remove a virus:

192

To update Norton AntiVirus:

192

Managing hard drive space

193

Using Disk Cleanup

194

3 Click the Tools tab

196

4 Click Check Now

196

Defragmenting the hard drive

197

4 Click Defragment Now

198

Backing up files

199

Cleaning your computer

201

Cleaning the keyboard

202

Cleaning the computer screen

202

Cleaning the mouse

202

1 Turn the mouse upside down

203

Restoring

205

Software

205

Using the Restoration CDs

206

Reinstalling device drivers

207

7 Click Install

208

Updating device drivers

209

6 Click the Web Updates tab

210

Reinstalling programs

211

Reinstalling Windows

213

Upgrading Your

215

Notebook

215

Adding and removing a PC Card

216

To remove a PC Card:

217

Adding or replacing memory

220

Gateway 400SD4

222

Replacing the hard drive kit

223

Hard drive

224

Troubleshooting

227

Safety guidelines

228

First steps

229

Software support tools

229

A DVD movie will not play

231

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

232

Device installation

232

Diskette drive

233

File management

235

Internet

236

Keyboard

238

Direct Dial option

241

1 Close all open programs

242

Networks

244

Passwords

244

PC Cards

244

To set a default printer:

246

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting

248

Telephone support

249

Telephone numbers

250

Tutoring and training

251

Training

252

Regulatory, and

253

Legal Information

253

Care during use

254

Wireless Guidance

255

United States of America

257

FCC declaration of conformity

258

Industry Canada (IC)

260

Intentional emitter

262

Unintentional emitter

262

Laser safety statement

263

Macrovision statement

264

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