Gateway 450 manuals

Gateway 450 User Manual (329 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 4.77 MB |

English

Table of contents

Gateway 450 Notebook

1

Contents

3

iii

5

v

7

vii

9

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Checking Out

11

Your Gateway 450

11

Component Icon Description

13

Left side

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Right side

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Keyboard area

21

Gateway model number

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Gateway serial number

23

IEEE 802.11b RLAN Approvals:

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FCC ID HFS9550015318

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CANADA ID 1787104509A

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Finding your specifications

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Visit www.gateway.com/support

26

Accessories

27

Printers

28

Getting Started

30

Connecting the AC adapter

31

Starting your notebook

34

Status indicators

37

Using the keyboard

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Key types

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System key combinations

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Chapter 2: Getting Started

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Press and hold FN while

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Multi-function buttons

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Using the EZ Pad touchpad

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Using the touchpad

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To... Do this

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Connecting the modem

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Getting Help

50

HelpSpot

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Searching for a topic

53

HelpSpot videos

54

Online help

55

Gateway Web site

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Using eSupport

57

Windows Basics

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About the Windows environment

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Using the desktop

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Chapter 4: Windows Basics

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Adding icons to the desktop

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Identifying window items

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Window item Description

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Viewing drives

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Creating folders

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To create a folder:

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Deleting files and folders

70

To empty the Recycle Bin:

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To browse for a file:

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Searching for files

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All files and folders

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Using advanced search options

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Working with documents

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4 Click Save

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1 Start the program

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Printing a document

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Shortcuts

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Using the Internet

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Learning about the Internet

83

Using the World Wide Web

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Connecting to a Web site

87

Downloading files

88

Sending e-mail

89

2 Click Read

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Chapter 5: Using the Internet

91

Using Multimedia

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Using the diskette drive

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Start, then click My

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Using the CD or DVD drive

95

Inserting a CD or DVD

96

Adjusting the volume

97

3 Click the Volume tab

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Help in the window

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Mute check box

100

Help in the Volume

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Listening to CDs

102

Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

103

To play a CD:

104

To make an audio recording:

105

1 Open the Sound Recorder

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Using MusicMatch

109

4 Click (play)

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To create (rip) MP3 files:

112

5 Click REC

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Editing track information

114

Building a music library

115

Click the Music Library tab

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Listening to Internet radio

117

Using a recordable drive

118

To create a data CD:

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Source Pane Add

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Select Source Files

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Start Recording

121

7 Click Start Recording

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To create music CDs:

123

Copying CDs

126

To copy a CD:

127

Playing a DVD

129

4 Start your notebook

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7 Click the Settings tab

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Capturing video

134

Sending and

136

Receiving Faxes

136

Installing Fax in Windows XP

137

Configuring Fax in Windows XP

138

To configure Microsoft Fax:

140

To send a simple fax:

142

Managing Power

150

Monitoring the battery charge

151

Recharging the battery

152

To recalibrate the battery:

153

Changing batteries

154

2 Close the LCD panel

154

7 Turn your notebook over

155

Chapter 8: Managing Power

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8 Slide the bay module out

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10 Turn your notebook over

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Extending battery life

160

Changing power modes

161

Changing power settings

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4 Click OK

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3 Click the Alarms tab

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4 Adjust the alarm settings

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5 Click OK

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3 Click the Advanced tab

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3 Click the Hibernate tab

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1 Turn on your notebook

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3 Open the Power menu

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Travel Tips

172

Radio frequency wireless

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Security

174

To create a startup password:

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Additional tips

176

Chapter 9: Travel Tips

177

Customizing

178

Your Computer

178

Adjusting the color depth

179

3 Click the Settings tab

180

3 Click the Desktop tab

185

7 Click OK

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3 Click the Background tab

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3 Click the Screen Saver tab

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8 Click OK

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5 Click OK to save changes

191

Adding and modifying user

194

Networking Your

196

Computer

196

Benefits of networking

197

Sharing peripheral devices

198

Playing multi-player games

198

Wired Ethernet network

199

802.11b) network

199

For more information

207

Ethernet networking

208

Client Manager:

209

Moving from Your

210

Old Computer

210

Settings Transfer Wizard

211

Transferring files

212

Setting up your ISP

214

To install your old printer:

216

Installing your old programs

217

Maintaining

218

Caring for your computer

219

Maintenance task Immediately

220

Monthly When needed See

220

■ Using the Norton

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2 Click Scan for Viruses

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To remove a virus:

225

To update Norton AntiVirus:

225

Managing hard drive space

226

Using Disk Cleanup

227

5 Click OK, then click Yes

228

3 Click the Tools tab

229

4 Click Check Now

229

Defragmenting the hard drive

230

4 Click Defragment Now

231

Backing up files

232

Cleaning your computer

235

Cleaning the keyboard

236

Cleaning the computer screen

236

Cleaning the mouse

236

1 Turn the mouse upside down

237

Restoring

238

Software

238

Using the Restoration CDs

239

Reinstalling device drivers

240

Updating device drivers

242

6 Click the Web Updates tab

243

10 Click Install

245

2. Boot from CD-ROM

248

Continue. The

248

Upgrading Your

250

Notebook

250

Adding and removing a PC Card

251

To remove a PC Card:

252

Changing drives

253

3 Close the LCD panel

254

Adding or replacing memory

260

Gateway 450SX4

261

Using the

266

Gateway 450 Port

266

Replicator

266

Securing your port replicator

273

Troubleshooting

274

Safety guidelines

275

First steps

276

Software support tools

276

A DVD movie will not play

278

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

279

Device installation

279

Diskette drive

280

File management

282

Hard drive

283

Internet

284

Keyboard

285

Direct Dial option

289

Networks

292

Passwords

292

PC Cards

293

The printer will not turn on

294

Windows 2000:

295

Touchpad

296

TV out is not working

297

Telephone support

298

■ Online Help

298

■ Printed documentation

298

Telephone numbers

299

Tutoring and training

300

Training

301

Regulatory, and

302

Legal Information

302

Care during use

303

Wireless Guidance

304

United States of America

306

FCC declaration of conformity

307

Industry Canada (IC)

309

Intentional emitter

311

Unintentional emitter

311

Laser safety statement

312

Macrovision statement

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