Gateway M350 manuals

Gateway M350 User Manual (334 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 7.22 MB |

English

Table of contents

Gateway M350 Notebook

1

Contents

3

iii

5

v

7

vii

9

10

Checking Out

11

Gateway M350

11

Component Icon Description

12

Left side

13

Right side

15

Keyboard area

19

Identifying your model

21

Gateway serial number

22

Internal wireless label

22

Finding your specifications

23

Accessories

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, then

37

Multi-function buttons

38

Using the audio controls

39

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

40

Using the touchpad

41

Chapter 2: Getting Started

42

To... Do this

42

Connecting the modem

43

Getting Help

47

Help and Support

48

Do More With Gateway

49

Online help

50

Gateway Web site

51

Using eSupport

52

Account Info

53

PC Tools

53

Chapter 3: Getting Help

54

Windows Basics

55

About the Windows environment

56

Using the desktop

57

Adding icons to the desktop

58

Identifying window items

59

Chapter 4: Windows Basics

60

Window item Description

60

Viewing drives

61

Creating folders

62

To create a folder:

63

Deleting files and folders

65

To empty the Recycle Bin:

66

To browse for a file:

67

Searching for files

68

All files and folders

69

Using advanced search options

70

Working with documents

71

Saving a document

72

Opening a document

73

Printing a document

74

Shortcuts

75

Using the

77

Learning about the Internet

78

Using the World Wide Web

81

Connecting to a Web site

82

Downloading files

83

Using e-mail

84

Checking your e-mail

85

Chapter 5: Using the Internet

86

Using Multimedia

87

Adjusting the volume

88

3 Click the Volume tab

89

Mute check box

91

Help in the Volume

92

Recording and playing audio

93

1 Open the Sound Recorder

94

Using the CD or DVD drive

97

Inserting a CD or DVD

98

Listening to CDs

99

Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

100

To play a CD:

101

Using MUSICMATCH

102

Creating MP3 music files

104

Editing track information

105

Building a music library

107

Music Library tab

108

Playing a DVD

109

To play a DVD:

110

Creating CDs and DVDs using

111

Roxio Easy CD Creator

111

Source Pane Add

113

Select Source Files

113

7 Click Start Recording

115

Creating video DVDs

116

Creating music CDs

117

CD Setup dialog box opens

121

Copying CDs and DVDs

122

Nero Express

125

Creating a data CD or DVD

126

TRL key to select multiple

128

Copying a CD or DVD

130

11 Click Exit

132

Copying music tracks

133

Creating a music CD

136

Advanced features

141

To use a diskette:

142

Memory card types

144

Using a memory card

145

Connecting a digital camera

146

Sending and

149

Receiving Faxes

149

Installing Fax in Windows XP

150

Configuring Fax in Windows XP

151

To configure Microsoft Fax:

152

8 Click Next

153

11 Click Finish

153

Sending a simple fax

155

Setting up your cover page

157

Faxing from programs

158

Faxing a scanned document

158

Receiving and viewing a fax

159

Canceling a fax

159

Windows XP

161

Managing Power

163

Monitoring the battery charge

164

Recharging the battery

165

Recalibrating the battery

166

Changing batteries

167

7 Turn your notebook over

168

Extending battery life

169

Changing power modes

170

Changing power settings

171

4 Click OK

172

Changing alarm options

173

Changing advanced settings

174

5 Click OK

175

3 Click the Hibernate tab

176

Changing SpeedStep settings

177

Travel Tips

179

Radio frequency wireless

180

Security

181

To create a startup password:

182

Additional tips

183

Chapter 9: Travel Tips

184

Customizing

185

Your Notebook

185

Adjusting the color depth

186

3 Click the Settings tab

187

3 Click the Desktop tab

192

3 Click the Background tab

194

7 Click OK

194

Selecting a screen saver

195

8 Click OK

196

6 Click OK to save changes

198

Adding and modifying user

199

Networking Your

201

Notebook

201

Benefits of networking

202

Sharing peripheral devices

203

Playing multi-player games

203

Wired Ethernet network

204

Wireless Ethernet network

204

For more information

213

Ethernet networking

214

Moving From

217

Your Old

217

Computer

217

Settings Transfer Wizard

218

Transferring files

218

Finding your files

219

Setting up your ISP

220

To install your old printer:

222

Installing your old programs

223

Maintaining Your

225

Caring for your notebook

226

■ Using the Norton

228

2 Click Scan for Viruses

229

To remove a virus:

230

To update Norton AntiVirus:

230

Managing hard drive space

231

Using Disk Cleanup

232

5 Click OK, then click Yes

233

3 Click the Tools tab

234

4 Click Check Now

234

Defragmenting the hard drive

235

4 Click Defragment Now

236

Backing up files

237

Cleaning your notebook

239

Cleaning the computer screen

240

Cleaning the mouse

240

1 Turn the mouse upside down

241

Restoring

243

Software

243

Using the Restoration CDs

244

Reinstalling device drivers

245

7 Click Install

246

Updating device drivers

247

Reinstalling programs

248

Reinstalling Windows

250

Upgrading Your

253

Adding and removing a PC Card

254

To remove a PC Card:

255

Adding or replacing memory

257

LCD panel

264

Replacing the memory

265

To replace the memory:

265

Reattaching the keyboard

266

To reattach the keyboard:

266

Replacing the hard drive kit

269

Troubleshooting

275

Safety guidelines

276

First steps

277

Software support tools

277

A DVD movie will not play

279

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

280

Device installation

280

Diskette drive

281

File management

283

Hard drive

284

Internet

285

Keyboard

286

Memory card reader

287

Modem (dial-up)

287

Networks

293

Passwords

293

PC Cards

294

The printer will not turn on

295

Windows 2000:

296

Telephone support

298

Telephone numbers

299

Tutoring and training

300

Training

301

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting

302

Regulatory, and

303

Legal Information

303

Setting up your system

304

Care during use

304

Important safety information

305

Regulatory compliance

306

United States of America

308

FCC declaration of conformity

309

Industry Canada (IC)

311

Laser safety statement

313

EPA ENERGY STAR

313

Macrovision statement

315

307

317

309

319

311

321

313

323

315

325

317

327

319

329

321

331

322

332

NSK DWL M350 USR GDE R1 9/03

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Gateway M350 User Manual (338 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 4.64 MB |

English

Table of contents

Gateway M350 Notebook

1

Contents

3

iii

5

v

7

vii

9

10

Checking Out

11

Gateway M350

11

Component Icon Description

12

Left side

13

Right side

15

Keyboard area

19

Identifying your model

21

Gateway serial number

22

Internal wireless label

22

Finding your specifications

23

Visit support.gateway.com

24

Accessories

25

Getting Started

27

Connecting the AC adapter

28

Starting your notebook

31

Turning off your notebook

32

Restarting (rebooting) your

33

Status indicators

34

Indicator Icon Description

35

Using the keyboard

36

Key types

37

System key combinations

38

Press and hold FN, then

39

Multi-function buttons

40

Using the audio controls

41

Using the EZ Pad touchpad

42

Using the touchpad

43

Chapter 2: Getting Started

44

To... Do this

44

Connecting the modem

45

Getting Help

49

HelpSpot

50

Searching for a topic

52

HelpSpot videos

53

Do More With Gateway

54

Online help

55

Gateway Web site

56

Using eSupport

57

Account Info

58

PC Tools

58

Windows Basics

59

About the Windows environment

60

Using the desktop

61

Adding icons to the desktop

62

Identifying window items

63

Chapter 4: Windows Basics

64

Window item Description

64

Viewing drives

65

Creating folders

66

To create a folder:

67

Deleting files and folders

69

To empty the Recycle Bin:

70

To browse for a file:

71

Searching for files

72

All files and folders

73

Using advanced search options

74

Working with documents

75

Saving a document

76

Opening a document

77

Printing a document

78

Shortcuts

79

Using the

81

Learning about the Internet

82

Using the World Wide Web

85

Connecting to a Web site

86

Downloading files

87

Using e-mail

88

Checking your e-mail

89

Chapter 5: Using the Internet

90

Using Multimedia

91

Adjusting the volume

92

3 Click the Volume tab

93

Mute check box

95

Help in the Volume

96

Recording and playing audio

97

1 Open the Sound Recorder

98

Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

100

Using the CD or DVD drive

101

Inserting a CD or DVD

102

Listening to CDs

103

To play a CD:

105

Using MusicMatch

106

To play a music CD:

107

Creating MP3 music files

108

7 Click Record

109

Editing track information

110

Building a music library

111

Music Library tab

112

Listening to Internet radio

113

Playing a DVD

114

Creating CDs and DVDs using

116

Roxio Easy CD Creator

116

Source Pane Add

118

Select Source Files

118

TRL or SHIFT key when

119

7 Click Start Recording

120

Creating video DVDs

121

Creating music CDs

122

CD Setup dialog box opens

126

Copying CDs and DVDs

127

Nero Express

130

Creating a data CD or DVD

131

TRL key to select multiple

133

Copying a CD or DVD

135

11 Click Exit

137

Copying music tracks

138

Creating a music CD

141

Advanced features

145

To use a diskette:

146

Memory card types

148

Using a memory card

149

Connecting a digital camera

150

Sending and

153

Receiving Faxes

153

Installing Fax in Windows XP

154

Configuring Fax in Windows XP

155

To configure Microsoft Fax:

156

8 Click Next

157

11 Click Finish

157

Sending a simple fax

159

Setting up your cover page

161

Faxing from programs

162

Faxing a scanned document

162

Receiving and viewing a fax

163

Canceling a fax

163

Windows XP

165

Managing Power

167

Monitoring the battery charge

168

Recharging the battery

169

Recalibrating the battery

170

Changing batteries

171

7 Turn your notebook over

172

Extending battery life

173

Changing power modes

174

Changing power settings

175

4 Click OK

176

Changing alarm options

177

Changing advanced settings

178

5 Click OK

179

3 Click the Hibernate tab

180

Changing SpeedStep settings

181

Travel Tips

183

Radio frequency wireless

184

Security

185

To create a startup password:

186

Additional tips

187

Chapter 9: Travel Tips

188

Customizing

189

Your Notebook

189

Adjusting the color depth

190

3 Click the Settings tab

191

3 Click the Desktop tab

196

3 Click the Background tab

198

7 Click OK

198

Selecting a screen saver

199

8 Click OK

200

6 Click OK to save changes

202

Adding and modifying user

203

Networking Your

205

Notebook

205

Benefits of networking

206

Sharing peripheral devices

207

Playing multi-player games

207

Wired Ethernet network

208

Wireless Ethernet network

208

For more information

217

Ethernet networking

218

Moving From

221

Your Old

221

Computer

221

Settings Transfer Wizard

222

Transferring files

222

Setting up your ISP

224

To install your old printer:

226

Installing your old programs

227

Maintaining Your

229

Caring for your notebook

230

■ Using the Norton

232

2 Click Scan for Viruses

233

To remove a virus:

234

To update Norton AntiVirus:

234

Managing hard drive space

235

Using Disk Cleanup

236

5 Click OK, then click Yes

237

3 Click the Tools tab

238

4 Click Check Now

238

Defragmenting the hard drive

239

4 Click Defragment Now

240

Backing up files

241

Cleaning your notebook

243

Cleaning the computer screen

244

Cleaning the mouse

244

1 Turn the mouse upside down

245

Restoring

247

Software

247

Using the Restoration CDs

248

Reinstalling device drivers

249

7 Click Install

250

Updating device drivers

251

Reinstalling programs

252

Reinstalling Windows

254

Upgrading Your

257

Adding and removing a PC Card

258

To remove a PC Card:

259

Adding or replacing memory

261

LCD panel

268

Replacing the memory

269

To replace the memory:

269

Reattaching the keyboard

270

To reattach the keyboard:

270

Replacing the hard drive kit

273

Troubleshooting

279

Safety guidelines

280

First steps

281

Software support tools

281

A DVD movie will not play

283

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

284

Device installation

284

Diskette drive

285

File management

287

Hard drive

288

Internet

289

Keyboard

290

Memory card reader

291

Modem (dial-up)

291

Networks

297

Passwords

297

PC Cards

298

The printer will not turn on

299

Windows 2000:

300

Telephone support

302

Telephone numbers

303

Tutoring and training

304

Training

305

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting

306

Regulatory, and

307

Legal Information

307

Setting up your system

308

Care during use

308

Important safety information

309

Regulatory compliance

310

United States of America

312

FCC declaration of conformity

313

Industry Canada (IC)

315

Laser safety statement

317

EPA ENERGY STAR

317

Macrovision statement

319

311

321

313

323

315

325

317

327

319

329

321

331

323

333

325

335

326

336

NSK DWL M350 USR GDE R0 7/03

338

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