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User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Checking Out Your Gateway600
11
- Front
  12
- Left side
  13
- Right side
  15
- Back
  16
- Bottom
  18
- Keyboard area
  20
- Identifying your model
  22
- Finding your specifications
  24
- Accessories
  26
  - Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
    26
  - Carrying cases
    26
  - Port replicators
    26
  - Peripheral devices
    26
  - Memory
    26
  - Printers
    27
Getting Started
29
- Connecting the ACadapter
  30
  - Protecting from power source problems
    32
- Starting your notebook
  33
  - Waking up your notebook
    34
- Turning off your notebook
  34
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
  35
- Status indicators
  36
- Using the keyboard
  38
  - Key types
    39
  - System key combinations
    40
- Multi-function buttons
  42
- Using the EZPad touchpad
  43
  - Using the touchpad
    44
- Connecting the modem
  46
- Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
  47
  - Broadband Internet connections
    48
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
  48
Getting Help
49
- HelpSpot
  50
  - Searching for a topic
    52
  - HelpSpot videos
    53
- Online help
  54
- Gateway Web site
  55
  - Using eSupport
    56
    - Support Home tab
      56
    - Downloads tab
      56
    - Contact Us tab
      56
    - Account Info tab
      56
Windows Basics
57
- About the Windows environment
  58
- Using the desktop
  59
  - Using the Start menu
    59
  - Adding icons to the desktop
    61
- Identifying window items
  62
- Working with files and folders
  64
- Searching for files
  72
  - Using the Windows Search utility
    73
    - Using advanced search options
      74
- Working with documents
  75
  - Creating a new document
    75
  - Saving a document
    76
  - Opening a document
    77
  - Printing a document
    78
- Shortcuts
  79
Using the Internet
81
- Learning about the Internet
  82
- Setting up an Internet account
  83
  - Accessing your Internet account
    84
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  85
  - Connecting to a Website
    86
  - Downloading files
    87
- Using e-mail
  88
  - Sending e-mail
    88
  - Checking your e-mail
    89
Using Multimedia
91
- Using the diskette drive
  92
- Using the DVD or recordable CD drive
  94
  - Identifying drive types
    94
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    95
- Adjusting the volume
  96
  - Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP
    96
  - Adjusting the volume in Windows2000
    99
- Using AudioDJ
  101
  - AudioDJ controls
    102
  - Assigning music to play channels
    103
  - Playing your play channels
    105
- Listening to CDs
  106
  - Listening to CDs in WindowsXP
    106
  - Listening to CDs in Windows2000
    108
- Recording and playing audio
  109
- Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
  111
- Using MusicMatch
  113
  - Playing CDs
    113
  - Creating MP3 music files
    115
  - Editing track information
    118
  - Building a music library
    119
  - Changing the music library display settings
    120
  - Listening to Internet radio
    121
  - Using advanced features
    122
- Using a recordable CD drive
  122
  - Creating data CDs
    122
  - Creating music CDs
    126
  - Copying CDs
    131
- Playing a DVD
  136
- Viewing the display on a television
  138
- Capturing video
  141
Sending and Receiving Faxes
143
- Installing and configuring Fax
  144
- Sending a simple fax
  149
- Setting up your cover page template
  150
- Faxing from programs
  151
- Faxing a scanned document
  152
- Receiving and viewing a fax
  152
- Canceling a fax
  153
- Automatically retry sending a fax in WindowsXP
  154
- Automatically cancelling a fax in WindowsXP
  155
Managing Power
157
- Monitoring the battery charge
  158
- Recharging the battery
  159
- Recalibrating the battery
  160
- Changing batteries
  161
  - Replacing the main battery
    161
  - Installing a secondary battery
    163
- Extending battery life
  166
  - Conserving battery power
    166
  - Using alternate power sources
    166
  - Changing power modes
    167
    - Using power saving modes
      167
- Changing power settings
  168
  - Changing the power scheme
    168
  - Changing alarm options
    170
  - Changing advanced settings
    171
  - Activating and using Hibernate mode
    172
  - Changing SpeedStep settings
    174
Travel Tips
177
- Modem
  178
- Radio frequency wireless connections
  178
- Files
  179
- Security
  179
- Power
  180
- Additional tips
  181
Customizing Your Computer
183
- Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
  184
- Changing the touchpad settings
  195
- Adding and modifying user accounts
  197
  - User account tips
    197
Networking Your Computer
199
- Benefits of networking
  200
  - Sharing a single Internet connection
    200
  - Sharing drives
    200
  - Sharing peripheral devices
    201
  - Streaming audio and video files
    201
  - Playing multi-player games
    201
- Selecting a network connection
  202
  - Wired Ethernet network
    202
  - Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE802.11b) network
    202
- Using a wired Ethernet network
  203
- Using a wireless Ethernet network
  206
- Using your notebook on a network
  211
  - Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
    211
  - Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off
    211
Moving from Your Old Computer
213
- Using the WindowsXP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  214
- Transferring files
  215
  - Finding your files
    215
- Transferring Internet settings
  217
- Installing your old printer or scanner
  218
  - Installing a USB printer or scanner
    218
  - Installing a parallel port printer
    219
- Installing your old programs
  220
Maintaining Your Computer
221
- Caring for your computer
  222
- Creating an emergency startup diskette
  224
- Protecting your computer from viruses
  226
- Managing hard drive space
  229
  - Checking hard drive space
    229
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    230
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    231
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    233
  - Backing up files
    235
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    236
- Cleaning your computer
  238
  - Cleaning the exterior
    238
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    239
  - Cleaning the computer screen
    239
  - Cleaning the mouse
    239
Restoring Software
241
- Using the Restoration CDs
  242
- Reinstalling device drivers
  243
- Updating device drivers
  245
- Reinstalling programs
  247
- Reinstalling Windows
  250
Upgrading Your Notebook
253
- Adding and removing a PCCard
  254
- Changing drives
  256
- Preventing static electricity discharge
  259
- Adding or replacing memory
  261
- Replacing the main hard drive kit
  265
Using the Gateway 600 Port Replicator
269
- Front
  270
- Back
  271
- Connecting to the port replicator
  273
  - Attaching to the port replicator
    273
  - Disconnecting from the port replicator
    274
- Securing your port replicator
  276
Troubleshooting
277
- Safety guidelines
  278
- First steps
  279
- Software support tools
  279
- Troubleshooting
  280
- Telephone support
  301
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    301
  - Telephone numbers
    302
    - Automated troubleshooting system
      302
    - Telephone numbers
      302
- Tutoring and training
  303
  - Self-help
    303
  - Tutoring
    303
  - Training
    304
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
305
Index
317
- A
  317
- B
  317
- C
  318
- D
  320
- E
  321
- F
  321
- G
  322
- H
  322
- I
  322
- J
  323
- K
  323
- L
  324
- M
  324
- N
  325
- O
  325
- P
  326
- R
  327
- S
  327
- T
  329
- U
  330
- V
  330
- W
  330
- Z
  331

Size:

4.88 MB
Pages:

332
Language:

English

Supplementary Manual

Supplementary Manual

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9.47 MB
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76
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English

User Manual

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97.1 KB
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10
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English

Specification Guide

Specification Guide

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96.3 KB
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10
Language:

English

User Manual

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97.1 KB
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10
Language:

English