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Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
About This Reference
7
Checking Out Your Notebook
11
- Front
  12
- Left
  13
- Right
  14
- Back
  15
- Bottom
  16
- Keyboard area
  17
- LCD panel
  18
Setting Up and Getting Started
19
Using Drives and Accessories
47
Managing Power
65
Traveling with Your Notebook
75
- Packing your notebook
  76
- Traveling by air
  76
- Dial-up modem
  76
- Radio frequency wireless connections
  77
- Files
  77
- Security
  78
- Power
  79
- Additional tips
  79
Maintaining Your Notebook
81
Upgrading Your Notebook
99
Troubleshooting
109
- Safety guidelines
  110
- First steps
  110
- Troubleshooting
  111
  - Audio
    111
  - Battery
    111
  - CD drives
    111
  - Diskette drive (external)
    111
  - Display
    112
  - DVD drives
    113
  - Ethernet
    115
  - Express Cards
    115
  - File management
    116
  - Hard drive
    116
  - Internet
    117
  - Keyboard
    118
  - Media Center
    119
  - Memory
    122
  - Memory card reader
    122
  - Modem (cable or DSL)
    122
  - Modem (dial-up)
    123
  - Mouse
    126
  - Networks (wired)
    127
  - Networks (wireless)
    128
  - Passwords
    130
  - PC Cards
    130
  - Power
    131
  - Printer
    131
  - Sound
    133
  - Status indicators
    133
  - Touchpad
    133
  - Video
    134
- Telephone support
  134
  - Before calling Gateway Customer Care
    134
Legal Information
137
- Important safety information
  138
  - Setting up your system
    138
  - Care during use
    138
  - Replacement parts and accessories
    139
- Regulatory compliance statements
  139
- Environmental information
  145
- Notices
  146
  - All Rights Reserved
    146
  - Trademark Acknowledgments
    146
  - Macrovision statement
    146
    - A
      147
    - B
      147
    - C
      148
    - D
      149
    - E
      149
    - F
      150
    - G
      150
    - H
      150
    - I
      150
    - J
      150
    - K
      151
    - L
      151
    - M
      151
    - N
      152
    - O
      152
    - P
      152
    - R
      153
    - S
      154
    - T
      155
    - U
      155
    - V
      156
    - W
      156
Index
147

Reference Guide

Size:

5.87 MB
Pages:

158
Language:

English

Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
About This Reference
7
Checking Out Your Notebook
11
- Front
  12
- Left
  13
- Right
  14
- Back
  15
- Bottom
  16
- Keyboard area
  17
- LCD panel
  18
Setting Up and Getting Started
19
Using Drives and Accessories
47
Managing Power
65
Traveling with Your Notebook
75
- Packing your notebook
  76
- Traveling by air
  76
- Dial-up modem
  76
- Radio frequency wireless connections
  77
- Files
  77
- Security
  78
- Power
  79
- Additional tips
  79
Maintaining Your Notebook
81
Upgrading Your Notebook
99
Troubleshooting
109
- Safety guidelines
  110
- First steps
  110
- Troubleshooting
  111
  - Audio
    111
  - Battery
    111
  - CD drives
    111
  - Diskette drive (external)
    111
  - Display
    112
  - DVD drives
    113
  - Ethernet
    115
  - Express Cards
    115
  - File management
    116
  - Hard drive
    116
  - Internet
    117
  - Keyboard
    118
  - Media Center
    119
  - Memory
    122
  - Memory card reader
    122
  - Modem (cable or DSL)
    122
  - Modem (dial-up)
    123
  - Mouse
    126
  - Networks (wired)
    127
  - Networks (wireless)
    128
  - Passwords
    130
  - PC Cards
    130
  - Power
    131
  - Printer
    131
  - Sound
    133
  - Status indicators
    133
  - Touchpad
    133
  - Video
    134
- Telephone support
  134
  - Before calling Gateway Customer Care
    134
Legal Information
137
- Important safety information
  138
  - Setting up your system
    138
  - Care during use
    138
  - Replacement parts and accessories
    139
- Regulatory compliance statements
  139
- Environmental information
  145
- Notices
  146
  - All Rights Reserved
    146
  - Trademark Acknowledgments
    146
  - Macrovision statement
    146
    - A
      147
    - B
      147
    - C
      148
    - D
      149
    - E
      149
    - F
      150
    - G
      150
    - H
      150
    - I
      150
    - J
      150
    - K
      151
    - L
      151
    - M
      151
    - N
      152
    - O
      152
    - P
      152
    - R
      153
    - S
      154
    - T
      155
    - U
      155
    - V
      156
    - W
      156
Index
147

Reference Guide

Size:

5.87 MB
Pages:

158
Language:

English

Reference Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
About this reference
5
Checking Out Your Notebook
9
- Identifying features
  10
  - Front
    10
  - Left
    11
  - Right
    12
  - Back
    13
  - Bottom
    14
  - Keyboard area
    15
- Connecting the ACadapter
  16
  - Protecting from power source problems
    17
- Connecting the dial-up modem
  18
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
  19
- Starting your notebook
  20
  - Waking up your notebook
    20
- Turning off your notebook
  20
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
  21
- Using the status indicators
  22
- Using the keyboard
  23
  - Key types
    24
  - System key combinations
    26
- Using the EZPad touchpad
  29
- Adjusting the volume
  31
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
  32
- Using the DVD drive
  33
  - Identifying drive types
    33
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    34
- Using the memory card reader
  34
  - Memory card types
    34
  - Inserting a memory card
    35
  - Using a memory card
    35
  - Removing a memory card
    35
- Adding and removing a PCCard
  36
- Changing batteries
  37
- Recalibrating the battery
  39
- Ordering accessories
  40
Upgrading Your Notebook
41
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal
59
- Important safety information
  60
- Regulatory compliance statements
  63
- Environmental information
  74
- Notices
  76
  - All Rights Reserved
    76
  - Trademark Acknowledgments
    77
  - Macrovision statement
    77
  - A
    79
  - B
    79
  - C
    79
  - D
    80
  - E
    80
  - F
    80
  - G
    81
  - H
    81
  - I
    81
  - J
    81
  - K
    81
  - L
    81
  - M
    81
  - N
    82
  - O
    82
  - P
    82
  - R
    82
  - S
    83
  - T
    83
  - U
    84
  - V
    84
  - W
    84
Index
79

Reference Guide

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1.67 MB
Pages:

86
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Getting Help
11
- Thank you for purchasing our notebook!
  12
- Gateway Web site
  13
  - Using Support
    13
    - Support Home
      14
    - Product Support
      14
    - Downloads
      14
    - Customer Service
      14
    - Upgrade Center
      14
    - Resources
      14
    - Contact Us
      15
- Help and Support
  15
  - Searching for a topic
    16
  - Getting help in Media Center
    16
- BigFix
  17
- Online help
  18
Using WindowsXP
19
- About the Windows desktop
  20
  - Using the Start menu
    21
  - Adding icons to the desktop
    22
- Identifying window items
  23
- Using Windows XP TabletPC 2005
  24
  - Using Tablet PC extensions
    25
    - Calibration
      25
    - Gestures
      25
    - Pen button
      26
    - Tips
      27
    - Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
      27
    - Using speech recognition
      29
- Working with files and folders
  29
- Searching for files
  36
  - Using the Windows Search utility
    36
    - Using advanced search options
      38
- Working with documents
  38
  - Creating a new document
    39
  - Saving a document
    40
  - Opening a document
    40
  - Printing a document
    41
- Shortcuts
  42
Recovering Your System
43
Using the Internet
59
- Learning about the Internet
  60
- Setting up an Internet account
  61
  - Accessing your Internet account
    62
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  62
  - Connecting to a Website
    63
  - Downloading files
    64
- Using e-mail
  65
  - Sending e-mail
    65
  - Checking your e-mail
    66
Protecting your notebook
67
Connecting Devices
81
Using Multimedia
91
Managing Power
125
- Monitoring the battery charge
  126
- Recharging the battery
  126
- Extending battery life
  127
  - Conserving battery power
    127
  - Using alternate power sources
    128
  - Changing power modes
    128
    - Using power saving modes
      129
- Changing notebook power settings
  129
Wireless Networking
137
- Wireless networking
  138
  - Buying wireless equipment
    139
- Setting up your wireless network
  139
- Testing your network
  143
- Sharing resources
  144
  - Sharing drives and printers
    144
    - Sharing drives or folders
      144
    - Un-sharing drives and folders
      146
    - Sharing printers
      146
- Using the network
  146
- Connecting to hotspots
  149
- Adding devices to your network
  150
  - Adding a desktop computer to your network
    150
  - Adding a printer to your network
    150
Sending and Receiving Faxes
151
- Installing and configuring Fax
  152
  - Installing Fax
    152
  - Configuring Fax
    152
- Sending a simple fax
  155
- Setting up your cover page template
  157
- Faxing from programs
  158
- Faxing a scanned document
  158
- Receiving and viewing a fax
  159
- Canceling a fax
  159
- Automatically retry sending a fax
  160
- Automatically canceling a fax
  161
Customizing Your notebook
163
Maintaining Your Notebook
181
- Caring for your notebook
  182
  - Cleaning your notebook
    183
    - Cleaning the exterior
      183
    - Cleaning the keyboard
      184
    - Cleaning the notebook screen
      184
    - Cleaning CDs or DVDs
      184
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
  184
- Updating Windows
  185
- Using BigFix
  185
- Managing hard drive space
  186
  - Checking hard drive space
    186
  - Deleting unnecessary files
    187
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    188
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    189
  - Backing up files
    191
  - Scheduling maintenance tasks
    191
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  192
Traveling with Your Notebook
199
- Packing your notebook
  200
- Traveling by air
  200
- Dial-up modem
  201
- Radio frequency wireless connections
  202
- Files
  202
- Security
  203
- Power
  204
- Additional tips
  204
Troubleshooting
205
- Safety guidelines
  206
- First steps
  206
- Troubleshooting
  207
  - Audio
    207
  - Battery
    207
  - CD drives
    207
  - Device installation
    207
  - Diskette drive
    208
  - Display
    209
  - DVD drives
    211
  - File management
    214
  - Hard drive
    214
  - Internet
    215
  - Keyboard
    217
  - Media Center
    217
  - Memory
    222
  - Memory card reader
    222
  - Modem (cable or DSL)
    222
  - Modem (dial-up)
    222
  - Mouse
    227
  - Networks (wired)
    227
  - Networks (wireless)
    229
  - Passwords
    232
  - PCCards
    233
  - Pen (tablet PC)
    233
  - Pointing device
    233
  - Power
    234
  - Printer
    234
  - Sound
    237
  - Status indicators
    237
  - Touchpad or optional pointing device
    237
  - Video
    238
- Telephone support
  239
  - Before calling Gateway Customer Care
    239
  - Telephone numbers
    240
    - Automated troubleshooting system
      240
    - Telephone numbers
      240
  - Self-help
    241
  - Tutoring
    241
  - Training
    242
Safety and Legal Information
243
Important safety information
244
- Setting up your system
  244
- Care during use
  245
- Replacement parts and accessories
  246
Notices
246
- All Rights Reserved
  246
- Trademark Acknowledgments
  247
- Macrovision statement
  247
- A
  249
- B
  249
- C
  249
- D
  250
- E
  251
- F
  251
- G
  252
- H
  252
- I
  252
- K
  253
- L
  253
- M
  253
- N
  254
- O
  254
- P
  254
- R
  255
- S
  256
- T
  256
- U
  258
- V
  258
- W
  258
- Z
  259
Index
249

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3.88 MB
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262
Language:

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Installation Instruction

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Installation Instruction

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