Gateway 3350 User Manuals

User Guide (English)

User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
1
Checking Out Your Gateway Solo 3350
7
- Front
  8
- Left
  9
- Right
  10
- Back
  11
- Bottom
  12
- Indicator light panel
  14
- Accessories
  15
Getting Started
17
- Connecting the ACadapter
  18
  - Protecting from power source problems
    20
- Starting your notebook
  21
  - Waking up your notebook
    22
- Turning off your notebook
  23
- Using the keyboard
  24
  - Keys
    25
  - Function key combinations
    26
- Using the EZPad touchpad
  28
  - Using the touchpad
    29
- Connecting the modem
  31
- Connecting the network
  32
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
  33
Windows Basics
35
- About the Windows environment
  36
  - Desktop items
    37
  - Window items
    39
- Using the Start menu
  41
- Working with files and folders
  42
- Searching for files
  50
  - Using the WindowsMe or Windows2000 Search utility
    51
    - Using advanced search options
      52
  - Using the Windows98 Find utility
    53
    - Using advanced search options
      54
- Working with documents
  55
  - Creating a new document
    56
  - Saving a document
    57
  - Opening a document
    58
  - Printing a document
    59
  - Shortcuts
    60
- Transferring software and hardware from your old computer
  61
Using the Internet
67
- Learning about the Internet
  68
- Setting up an Internet account
  69
  - Accessing your Internet account
    70
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  71
  - Connecting to a Website
    72
  - Downloading files
    73
- Using e-mail
  74
  - Sending e-mail
    74
  - Checking your e-mail
    75
Using Multimedia
77
- Adjusting the volume
  78
- Connecting the external drive
  80
- Using diskettes
  84
- Using the CD/DVD drive
  85
- Recording and playing audio
  88
  - Playing audio and video files with Windows Media Player
    90
  - Playing a DVD
    91
- Using MusicMatch
  92
Sending and Receiving Faxes
99
- Setting up your cover page
  100
- Sending a fax
  102
  - Faxing from programs
    104
- Receiving and viewing a fax
  105
Managing Power
107
- Monitoring the battery charge
  108
- Changing batteries
  109
- Extending battery life
  110
Travel Tips
121
- Modem
  122
- Files
  122
- Security
  123
- Power
  124
Customizing Your Computer
125
- Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
  126
  - Adjusting the color depth
    126
  - Adjusting the screen area
    128
  - Applying a color scheme
    130
  - Changing the desktop background
    132
  - Selecting a screen saver
    134
Upgrading Your Notebook
137
- Adding PCCards
  138
- Preventing static electricity discharge
  140
- Replacing the hard drive kit
  141
- Installing Memory and Replacing the Keyboard
  143
  - Removing the keyboard
    143
  - Replacing the memory
    148
  - Replacing the keyboard
    151
Using the Port Replicator
153
- Connections
  154
- Connecting to the port replicator
  156
Networking Your Home
159
- Using a home network
  160
- Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
  162
  - Components of a Gateway Connected Home
    163
- Selecting a connection
  164
  - What are HPNA and Ethernet?
    164
    - HPNA
      164
    - Ethernet
      164
  - Assessing your connection needs
    165
  - Comparing data transfer speed
    166
- Connected home shopping list
  168
  - HPNA
    168
  - Ethernet
    169
- For more information
  170
Maintaining Your Computer
171
- Caring for your computer
  171
- Creating an emergency startup diskette
  173
- Protecting your computer from viruses
  175
- Managing hard drive space
  177
  - Checking hard drive space
    177
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    178
  - Scanning the hard drive for errors
    179
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    181
  - Backing up files
    183
  - Using Maintenance Wizard
    184
- Recalibrating the battery
  185
- Cleaning your computer
  186
  - Cleaning the exterior
    186
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    187
  - Cleaning the screen
    187
  - Cleaning the mouse
    187
Using GatewayGoBack
189
- About Gateway GoBack
  190
- Using GatewayGoBack
  191
Reinstalling Device Drivers
211
- Reinstalling device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
  212
- Updating device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
  214
- Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0 device drivers
  215
Restoring Software
229
- Reinstalling Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
  230
- Reinstalling WindowsNT4.0
  231
- Reinstalling programs
  232
Troubleshooting
235
- Safety guidelines
  236
- Troubleshooting
  236
  - CD/DVD drive
    237
  - Device installation
    239
  - Diskette drive
    240
  - File management
    241
  - Hard drive
    242
  - Internet
    243
  - Keyboard
    244
  - LCD panel
    244
  - Memory
    245
  - Modem
    245
  - Mouse
    251
  - Networks
    251
  - Passwords
    251
  - PCCards
    252
  - Power
    252
  - Printer
    253
  - ScanDisk
    254
  - Sound
    254
  - Video
    255
Getting Help
257
- HelpSpot™
  258
  - HelpSpot videos
    260
  - Software support tools
    261
- Gateway Web site
  262
- Online help
  265
- Telephone support
  266
  - Before calling Gateway technical support
    266
  - Telephone numbers
    267
- Tutoring and training
  268
  - Self-help
    268
  - Tutoring
    268
  - Training
    269
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
271
Index
281
- A
  281
- B
  281
- C
  281
- D
  282
- E
  282
- F
  283
- G
  283
- H
  284
- I
  284
- J
  284
- K
  284
- L
  284
- M
  285
- N
  285
- O
  286
- P
  286
- R
  287
- S
  287
- T
  288
- U
  289
- V
  289
- W
  289

Size:

3.37 MB
Pages:

290
Language:

English