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Gateway M305 User Manual (322 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 7.89 MB |

English

Table of contents

Gateway M305 Notebook

1

Contents

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iii

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v

7

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9

10

Checking Out

11

Gateway M305

11

Component Icon Description

12

Left side

13

Right side

15

Keyboard area

18

Identifying your model

20

Gateway serial number

21

Internal wireless label

21

Finding your specifications

22

Accessories

23

Getting Started

25

Connecting the AC adapter

26

Starting your notebook

29

Turning off your notebook

30

Restarting (rebooting) your

31

Status indicators

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Indicator Icon Description

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Using the keyboard

34

Key types

35

System key combinations

36

Press and hold FN, then

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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

42

Getting Help

45

Help and Support

46

Do More With Gateway

47

Online help

48

Gateway Web site

49

Using eSupport

50

Account Info

51

PC Tools

51

Chapter 3: Getting Help

52

Windows Basics

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About the Windows environment

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Using the desktop

55

Adding icons to the desktop

56

Identifying window items

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Chapter 4: Windows Basics

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Window item Description

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Viewing drives

59

Creating folders

60

To create a folder:

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Deleting files and folders

63

To empty the Recycle Bin:

64

To browse for a file:

65

Searching for files

66

All files and folders

67

Using advanced search options

68

Working with documents

69

Saving a document

70

Opening a document

71

Printing a document

72

Shortcuts

73

Using the

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

Adjusting the volume

86

3 Click the Volume tab

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Mute check box

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Help in the Volume

90

Recording and playing audio

91

1 Open the Sound Recorder

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Using the CD or DVD drive

95

Inserting a CD or DVD

96

Listening to CDs

97

To play a CD:

99

Using MUSICMATCH

100

Creating MP3 music files

102

Editing track information

103

Building a music library

105

Music Library tab

106

Listening to Internet radio

107

Using advanced features

107

Playing a DVD

108

Creating data CDs

110

Source Pane Add

112

Select Source Files

112

TRL or SHIFT key when

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7 Click Start Recording

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Creating music CDs

115

Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

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CD Setup dialog box opens

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Copying CDs

120

Creating a data CD

124

TRL key to select multiple

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Copying a CD

128

11 Click Exit

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Copying music tracks

131

Creating a music CD

134

Advanced features

138

To use a diskette:

139

Memory card types

141

Using a memory card

142

Connecting a digital camera

143

Sending and

145

Receiving Faxes

145

Installing Fax in Windows XP

146

Configuring Fax in Windows XP

147

To configure Microsoft Fax:

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8 Click Next

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11 Click Finish

149

Sending a simple fax

151

Setting up your cover page

153

Faxing from programs

154

Faxing a scanned document

154

Receiving and viewing a fax

155

Canceling a fax

155

Windows XP

157

Managing Power

159

Monitoring the battery charge

160

Recharging the battery

161

Recalibrating the battery

162

Changing batteries

163

7 Turn your notebook over

164

Extending battery life

165

Changing power modes

166

Changing power settings

167

4 Click OK

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Changing alarm options

169

Changing advanced settings

170

5 Click OK

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3 Click the Hibernate tab

172

Changing SpeedStep settings

173

Travel Tips

175

Radio frequency wireless

176

Security

177

To create a startup password:

178

Additional tips

179

Chapter 9: Travel Tips

180

Customizing

181

Your Notebook

181

Adjusting the color depth

182

3 Click the Settings tab

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3 Click the Desktop tab

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3 Click the Background tab

190

7 Click OK

190

Selecting a screen saver

191

8 Click OK

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6 Click OK to save changes

194

Adding and modifying user

195

Networking Your

197

Notebook

197

Benefits of networking

198

Sharing peripheral devices

199

Playing multi-player games

199

Wired Ethernet network

200

Wireless Ethernet network

200

For more information

209

Ethernet networking

210

Advanced Config tab

211

Moving From

213

Your Old

213

Computer

213

Transferring files

214

Settings Transfer Wizard

214

Setting up your ISP

216

To install your old printer:

218

Installing your old programs

219

Maintaining Your

221

Caring for your notebook

222

■ Using the Norton

224

2 Click Scan for Viruses

225

To remove a virus:

226

To update Norton AntiVirus:

226

Managing hard drive space

227

Using Disk Cleanup

228

5 Click OK, then click Yes

229

3 Click the Tools tab

230

4 Click Check Now

230

Defragmenting the hard drive

231

4 Click Defragment Now

232

Backing up files

233

Cleaning your notebook

235

Cleaning the computer screen

236

Cleaning the mouse

236

1 Turn the mouse upside down

237

Restoring

239

Software

239

Using the Restoration CDs

240

Reinstalling device drivers

241

7 Click Install

242

Updating device drivers

243

Reinstalling programs

244

Reinstalling Windows

246

Upgrading Your

249

Adding and removing a PC Card

250

To remove a PC Card:

251

Adding or replacing memory

253

Replacing the hard drive kit

257

Troubleshooting

263

Safety guidelines

264

First steps

265

Software support tools

265

A DVD movie will not play

267

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

268

Device installation

268

Diskette drive

269

File management

271

Hard drive

272

Internet

273

Keyboard

274

Memory card reader

275

Modem (dial-up)

275

Networks

281

Passwords

281

PC Cards

282

The printer will not turn on

283

Windows 2000:

284

Telephone support

286

Telephone numbers

287

Tutoring and training

288

Training

289

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting

290

Regulatory, and

291

Legal Information

291

Setting up your system

292

Care during use

292

Important safety information

293

Regulatory compliance

294

United States of America

296

FCC declaration of conformity

297

Industry Canada (IC)

299

Laser safety statement

301

EPA ENERGY STAR

301

Macrovision statement

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