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User Manual

Size:

22 MB
Pages:

82
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Checking Out Your GatewayM350
11
- Front
  12
- Left side
  13
- Right side
  15
- Back
  16
- Bottom
  17
- Keyboard area
  19
- Finding your specifications
  23
- Accessories
  24
Getting Started
25
Getting Help
47
- Help and Support
  48
  - Searching for a topic
    48
- Do More With Gateway
  49
- Online help
  50
- Gateway Web site
  51
  - Using eSupport
    52
    - Support Home
      52
    - Downloads
      52
    - Contact Us
      52
    - Account Info
      53
    - PC Tools
      53
Windows Basics
55
Using the Internet
77
- Learning about the Internet
  78
- Setting up an Internet account
  79
  - Accessing your Internet account
    80
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  81
  - Connecting to a Website
    82
  - Downloading files
    83
- Using e-mail
  84
  - Sending e-mail
    84
  - Checking your e-mail
    85
Using Multimedia
87
- Adjusting the volume
  88
  - Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP
    88
  - Adjusting the volume in Windows2000
    91
- Recording and playing audio
  93
- Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
  95
- Using the CD or DVD drive
  97
  - Identifying drive types
    97
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    98
- Listening to CDs
  99
  - Listening to CDs in WindowsXP
    99
  - Listening to CDs in Windows2000
    101
- Using MUSICMATCH
  102
  - Playing CDs
    102
  - Creating MP3 music files
    104
  - Editing track information
    105
  - Building a music library
    107
  - Changing the music library display settings
    108
  - Listening to Internet radio
    109
  - Using advanced features
    109
- Playing a DVD
  109
- Creating CDs and DVDs using Roxio Easy CD Creator
  111
  - Creating data CDs and DVDs
    111
  - Creating video DVDs
    116
  - Creating music CDs
    117
  - Copying CDs and DVDs
    122
- Creating CDs and DVDs using Nero Express
  125
  - Creating a data CD or DVD
    126
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    130
  - Copying music tracks
    133
  - Creating a music CD
    136
  - Creating video DVDs
    140
- Advanced features
  141
- Using the optional diskette drive
  142
- Using the optional memory card reader
  143
  - Memory card types
    144
  - Using a memory card
    145
- Connecting a digital camera
  146
- Connecting a digital video camera
  147
Sending and Receiving Faxes
149
Managing Power
163
- Monitoring the battery charge
  164
- Recharging the battery
  165
- Recalibrating the battery
  166
- Changing batteries
  167
  - Replacing the battery
    167
- Extending battery life
  169
  - Conserving battery power
    169
  - Using alternate power sources
    169
  - Changing power modes
    170
    - Using power saving modes
      170
- Changing power settings
  171
  - Changing the power scheme
    171
  - Changing alarm options
    173
  - Changing advanced settings
    174
  - Activating and using Hibernate mode
    175
  - Changing SpeedStep settings
    177
Travel Tips
179
- Modem
  180
- Radio frequency wireless connections
  180
- Files
  181
- Security
  181
- Power
  182
- Additional tips
  183
Customizing Your Notebook
185
Networking Your Notebook
201
Moving From Your Old Computer
217
Maintaining Your Notebook
225
- Caring for your notebook
  226
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
  228
- Managing hard drive space
  231
  - Checking hard drive space
    231
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    232
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    233
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    235
  - Backing up files
    237
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    237
- Cleaning your notebook
  239
  - Cleaning the exterior
    239
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    239
  - Cleaning the computer screen
    240
  - Cleaning the mouse
    240
Restoring Software
243
- Using the Restoration CDs
  244
- Reinstalling device drivers
  245
- Updating device drivers
  247
- Reinstalling programs
  248
- Reinstalling Windows
  250
Upgrading Your Notebook
253
Troubleshooting
275
- Safety guidelines
  276
- First steps
  277
- Software support tools
  277
- Troubleshooting
  278
  - CD or DVD drives
    278
  - Cleaning CDs or DVDs
    280
  - Device installation
    280
  - Diskette drive
    281
  - Display
    282
  - File management
    283
  - Hard drive
    284
  - Internet
    285
  - Keyboard
    286
  - Memory
    287
  - Memory card reader
    287
  - Modem (dial-up)
    287
  - Mouse
    292
  - Networks
    293
  - Passwords
    293
  - PCCards
    294
  - Power
    294
  - Printer
    295
  - Sound
    297
  - Video
    297
- Telephone support
  298
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    298
  - Telephone numbers
    299
    - Automated troubleshooting system
      299
    - Telephone numbers
      299
- Tutoring and training
  300
  - Self-help
    300
  - Tutoring
    300
  - Training
    301
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
303
Index
317
- A
  317
- B
  317
- C
  318
- D
  319
- E
  321
- F
  321
- G
  322
- H
  322
- I
  322
- J
  323
- K
  323
- L
  324
- M
  324
- N
  325
- O
  326
- P
  326
- R
  327
- S
  328
- T
  329
- U
  330
- V
  330
- W
  331
- Z
  331

Size:

7.35 MB
Pages:

334
Language:

English