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Networking Your

Computer

Connecting your home, small office, or home office 
computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single 
Internet connection among the connected computers.

Read this chapter to learn about:

■

Benefits of using a network in your home, small office, 
or home office

■

Types of network connections

■

Purchasing additional network equipment

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Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet 
networking

■

Turning wireless Ethernet on and off

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Page 3: ...y 200 Docking Station 17 Top 18 Front 19 Left Side 20 Right Side 21 Back 22 Bottom 24 3 Getting Started 25 Connecting the AC adapter 26 Protecting from power source problems 28 Starting your notebook...

Page 4: ...61 Identifying window items 62 Working with files and folders 64 Viewing drives 64 Creating folders 65 Copying and moving files and folders 67 Deleting files and folders 69 Browsing for files and fold...

Page 5: ...3 music files 112 Editing track information 115 Building a music library 116 Changing the music library display settings 117 Listening to Internet radio 118 Using advanced features 119 Using a recorda...

Page 6: ...g SpeedStep settings 161 10 Travel Tips 165 Modem 166 Radio frequency wireless connections 166 Files 167 Security 167 Power 168 Additional tips 169 11 Customizing Your Computer 171 Adjusting the scree...

Page 7: ...etworking 199 Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off 199 13 Moving from Your Old Computer 201 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 202 Transferring files 203 Finding your files 20...

Page 8: ...g and removing a PC Card 242 Preventing static electricity discharge 244 Adding or replacing memory 246 17 Troubleshooting 249 Safety guidelines 250 First steps 251 Software support tools 251 Troubles...

Page 9: ...ephone support 273 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 273 Telephone numbers 274 Tutoring and training 275 Self help 275 Tutoring 275 Training 276 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 277 In...

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Page 11: ...ate your notebook s model and serial number How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity How to locate the specifications for your notebook What accessories are available for your notebook...

Page 12: ...2 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 200 www gateway com Front Component Description LCD panel release latch Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch to the right LCD panel release latch...

Page 13: ...ug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this port IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link device such...

Page 14: ...he eject button to remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 242 PC Card slot Insert one Type I or Type II PC Card into this slot For more...

Page 15: ...internal components Do not block or insert objects into these slots USB port Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into this por...

Page 16: ...r 1 Checking Out Your Gateway 200 www gateway com Back Component Icon Description Kensington lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot Kensington l...

Page 17: ...e 151 Docking port Connect the docking station to this port Warning Power is passed through this connection This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with Gateway 200 docking statio...

Page 18: ...tton on page 41 Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used For more information see Status indicators on page 35 Touchp...

Page 19: ...ard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 37 Power button Press to turn the power on or off You can also configure the power button for Standby Resume mode For more information on config...

Page 20: ...way serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number Printed on a white sticker on the bottom or back of your notebook Printed on the customer invoice that came with your notebook The invoice al...

Page 21: ...wireless communications device The label is located on the bottom of your notebook Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your no...

Page 22: ...Info link in HelpSpot or visit Gateway s eSupport page at support gateway com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications In Windows XP view your c...

Page 23: ...13 Finding your specifications www gateway com You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site Visit support gateway com...

Page 24: ...y carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies Docking station Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook a docking station lets you make all of those connect...

Page 25: ...page 48 for more information about attaching a printer to your notebook Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer...

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Page 27: ...notebook The docking station also gives you a convenient way to attach external devices such as a monitor or a full size keyboard Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on your noteboo...

Page 28: ...ector Warning Power is passed through this connection This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only with Gateway 200 notebooks 3 5 inch module bay release latch Slide to release the mod...

Page 29: ...he drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 94 Undock button Press this button to prepare your notebook to be undocked while your notebook is...

Page 30: ...ll to release your notebook from the docking station For more information see Separating from the docking station on page 33 S PDIF digital audio jack Plug a digital audio cable into this jack Speaker...

Page 31: ...peaker Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Docking release lever Pull to release your notebook from the docking station For more information see Separating f...

Page 32: ...USB ports Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i L...

Page 33: ...nformation see Connecting to a wired Ethernet network on page 47 and Networking Your Computer on page 187 Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector Kensington lock slot Secure your...

Page 34: ...fying your model on page 10 5 25 inch modular bay Use this bay for a DVD CD RW or combination DVD CD RW drive For more information see Changing drives on page 96 To determine the type of drive in the...

Page 35: ...notebook Read this chapter to find out how to Connect the AC adapter Start and turn off your notebook Connect and separate from the docking station Identify the status indicators Use the keyboard Use...

Page 36: ...er Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short e...

Page 37: ...27 Connecting the AC adapter www gateway com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook s power connector OR Connect the AC adapter to the docking station if the docking station is installed...

Page 38: ...ing from power source problems During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your...

Page 39: ...he LCD panel 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard The power button is preset to On Off mode However you can also set it to function in Standby Resume mode For instructions on changing t...

Page 40: ...tebook in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens 2 Click Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your notebook To turn off your notebook in Wind...

Page 41: ...dow opens that lets you close a program that is not responding 2 Click the program that is not responding 3 Close the program by clicking End Task 4 If your notebook does not respond turn it off wait...

Page 42: ...g station 3 Place the front part of your notebook on the two docking station hooks 4 Press the back part of your notebook down until it clicks fully into the docking station Warning Unplug the network...

Page 43: ...or off To separate your notebook from the docking station 1 If your notebook is turned on press the Undock button on front of the docking station for one second The Dock Change message appears on the...

Page 44: ...on in Windows 2000 click Start then click Eject PC The Eject PC menu item appears in the Start menu only while your notebook is docked The Dock Change message appears on the screen OR If your noteboo...

Page 45: ...s www gateway com Status indicators Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used Pad lock Caps lock Scroll lock Power...

Page 46: ...Scroll Lock is turned on For more information see System key combinations on page 39 Power This indicator shows your notebook power status LED on power is on LED blinking power is in Standby mode LED...

Page 47: ...for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad You can attach an external keyboard to your notebook or docking station using a USB or PS 2 port Y...

Page 48: ...s Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up down right or left Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line up the page down the page to...

Page 49: ...des on page 154 Mute the sound Press the key combination again to restore the sound For more information see Adjusting the volume in Windows XP on page 98 and Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000 on p...

Page 50: ...urrently running program This function is only available in some programs Move the cursor up one screen This function is only available in some programs Decrease the brightness of the display Move the...

Page 51: ...f you use America Online as your Internet provider you may want America Online to open when you press the Internet button If you have an always on Internet connection you may want to run a Web browser...

Page 52: ...r than Microsoft Internet Explorer To reprogram the Gateway 200 Internet button 1 Double click the Key Setting icon in the taskbar The Key Setting dialog box opens 2 Click Browse The Open dialog box o...

Page 53: ...way com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad consists of a touchpad and two buttons When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction Left touchpad...

Page 54: ...our finger move it to the middle of the touchpad then continue moving your finger Select an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left button once Thi...

Page 55: ...nfiguration and other touchpad settings see Changing the touchpad settings on page 183 Move an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and hold it down then use...

Page 56: ...odem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the left side of your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital...

Page 57: ...network jack on the left side of your notebook OR Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of the docking station Important Your notebook may be equipped with built in wir...

Page 58: ...ese ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your computer For more information about port locations see Checking Out Your Gateway 200 on page 1 and Checkin...

Page 59: ...w gateway com Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer Read this chapter to learn how to access HelpSpot Online help Gateway W...

Page 60: ...uickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer HelpSpot also has an area called Contact Gateway that helps you find the right resource at Gateway to answer your questions or help s...

Page 61: ...m You can find help information by clicking a link performing a search or browsing the index To learn about using your Gateway computer your touchpad and other tasks click the Using your computer link...

Page 62: ...you entered in the Search box Microsoft Knowledge Base These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box You must be connected to the Internet to s...

Page 63: ...contains several short videos to help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks To play a HelpSpot video To watch a video in HelpSpot click Video Tutorials on the HelpSpo...

Page 64: ...or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button You can search for inform...

Page 65: ...hours per day 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers product specifications tutorials and personalized information about your system Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support gatew...

Page 66: ...rea to locate an article specific to the question you have The Tutorials link lets you access an extensive library of how to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs Downloads tab The Do...

Page 67: ...5 57 www gateway com Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts...

Page 68: ...l desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your computer is set up Hel...

Page 69: ...ubmenu opens and reveals related files programs or commands Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the Start button on the left and a cloc...

Page 70: ...ay com 3 Click a file or program to open it Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP Start menu click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Hel...

Page 71: ...k All Programs 2 Right click press the right touchpad button the program that you want to add to the desktop 3 Click Send To then click Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appears...

Page 72: ...s When you double click the icon for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click the Local Disk C icon in...

Page 73: ...the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display Clicking the maximize button aga...

Page 74: ...away information in a file cabinet Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A computer almost always has more than one drive Each drive has a letter usually Lo...

Page 75: ...are much like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters spreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your computer In fact all in...

Page 76: ...to create a new folder inside an existing folder double click the existing folder If you do not see the contents of the folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folde...

Page 77: ...there To copy a file or folder to another folder 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy For more information see Viewing drives on page 64 and Searching for files on page 72 2 Right click press...

Page 78: ...pens on the desktop 3 Click Cut on the pop up menu 4 Open the destination folder 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click 6 Click Paste The file or folder you moved appears in its...

Page 79: ...ee Shortcuts on page 79 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 72 2 Click File then click Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin To recov...

Page 80: ...the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels usually many more levels than a file cabinet in fact So you usually will have to search through levels of folders to find the fil...

Page 81: ...der click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want Help and Support For mo...

Page 82: ...e they are stored on your hard drive you can use the Search utility to search by Name or part of a name Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was...

Page 83: ...In Windows 2000 click Start Search then click For Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the...

Page 84: ...earch options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the Date the file was created or mod...

Page 85: ...ate save open and print a document using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program...

Page 86: ...to open the Save in list then click the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Save in list 3 Type a new file name in...

Page 87: ...pen 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list then click the folder you want to open If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Look in list 4 Double cli...

Page 88: ...documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box opens 4...

Page 89: ...key then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list P...

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Page 91: ...information about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to Set up and access an Internet account using America Online Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files...

Page 92: ...L modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet j...

Page 93: ...Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider ISP If you have chosen America Online...

Page 94: ...m your America Online Internet account Click X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your computer disconnects from the Internet If you are using a service other than America Online che...

Page 95: ...avigator or the browser built into America Online Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites t...

Page 96: ...com then click GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your compute...

Page 97: ...nload 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer For more information see Working with files and folders on page 64 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file t...

Page 98: ...ice provider ISP or company that hosts that user Your e mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP For example a person with an account with America Online might have an e ma...

Page 99: ...d 3 Double click the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program Help and Support For general informatio...

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Page 101: ...apter to learn how to Use the diskette drive Use a DVD or recordable CD drive Swap a bay module a DVD or recordable CD drive Adjust the volume Play CDs Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Pl...

Page 102: ...ing Multimedia www gateway com Using drives This section explains how to use the diskette and optical drives installed in the docking station Activity light Eject button Manual eject hole Diskette slo...

Page 103: ...computer To use a diskette 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive in the docking station with the label facing up Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields Exposure could dama...

Page 104: ...ontain one of the following drive types Look on the front of the drive for one of the following logos CD RW drive Use a CD RW drive for installing programs playing audio CDs accessing data and creatin...

Page 105: ...ter the tray opens slightly pull the disc tray completely open Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer Important If the drive you...

Page 106: ...ules 1 Make sure your notebook is off 2 Detach your notebook from the docking station For instructions see Separating from the docking station on page 33 Important When you place a single sided disc i...

Page 107: ...are changing 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch toward the middle of the docking station The module pops out slightly 4 Slide the bay module out 5 Firmly push the new bay module straight into the bay until the lat...

Page 108: ...speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see System key combinations on page 39 To adjust the overall volume...

Page 109: ...he Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Double click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds a...

Page 110: ...just does not appear in the window click Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want...

Page 111: ...t overall volume level using hardware controls If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more informa...

Page 112: ...vice you want to adjust does not appear in the Volume Control window click Options Properties the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 2 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the devi...

Page 113: ...age 110 To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens OR If a dialog box do...

Page 114: ...dio or you want to change the volume see Adjusting the volume in Windows XP on page 98 Help and Support For more information about playing CDs in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Typ...

Page 115: ...pens and the CD plays OR If the CD does not start playing automatically click Start Programs Accessories Entertainment then click CD Player When the CD Player opens click play If you do not hear audio...

Page 116: ...location of the Microphone jack see Left side on page 3 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 3 Click record then speak into the micro...

Page 117: ...opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop Help and Support For more information about making or playing an a...

Page 118: ...and MPEG formats For more information about using the Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using the Windows Media Player 1 In Windows XP click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Pl...

Page 119: ...n 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop Important If the menu bar does not appear click the show menu bar button Help and Support For more information about play...

Page 120: ...c CDs Edit music track information Use your music files to build a music library Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MusicMatch see its online help Playing CDs You can use the Music...

Page 121: ...t a music CD the Audio CD dialog box opens 2 Click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click OK MusicMatch opens the CD begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist...

Page 122: ...ing MP3 music files Using MusicMatch you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer s hard drive as MP3 files MP3 MPEG Layer 3 is a standard for digitally compressing high fidelity music int...

Page 123: ...CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox then click OK The MusicMatch window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MusicMatch then click MusicMatch Jukebox The MusicMatch window opens Imp...

Page 124: ...ck the record button The Recorder window opens 4 Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record rip 5 Click REC 6 When a message appears that tells you the DVD or recordable CD d...

Page 125: ...edit track information 1 In MusicMatch click My Library The library window opens 2 In the library window right click the file then click Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag dialog box opens 3 Enter i...

Page 126: ...e MP3 files from the tracks on your music CD MusicMatch automatically adds these files to your music library Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the musi...

Page 127: ...library display settings To change the music library display settings 1 In MusicMatch click Options then click Settings The Settings dialog box opens 2 Click the Music Library tab 3 Click the categori...

Page 128: ...ions The Radio window opens 3 To select one of the MusicMatch Internet radio stations click one of the Popular Stations MusicMatch connects to the station and plays the audio OR To play another Intern...

Page 129: ...ata CDs are ideal for backing up important files such as tax records letters MP3s digital movies or photos For information on creating music CDs see Creating music CDs on page 123 Important If the dri...

Page 130: ...able CD drive 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator then click OK The Select a Project window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs R...

Page 131: ...ct The Easy CD Creator window opens 4 Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list then click the drive or folder where the files you want to add to the writable CD are located If you d...

Page 132: ...ick the file you want to record hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files in the Source pane then click Add 6 After you have added all of your files click record The Reco...

Page 133: ...you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing drives on page 96 Important We recommend that you do not use your computer f...

Page 134: ...r then click OK The Select a Project window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD Creator then click Project Selector The Select a Project window opens Tips Tri...

Page 135: ...CD Creator window opens 4 Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list then click the drive or folder where the music files that you want to add to the writable CD are located If you d...

Page 136: ...T key when you click to select multiple files in the Source pane then click Add Tips Tricks You can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files to a music CD project You can add up to 99 tracks a...

Page 137: ...ke backup copies of almost any type of CD Help and Support For more information about creating CDs in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword creating CDs in the HelpSpot S...

Page 138: ...The Select a Project window opens OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs Roxio Easy CD Creator then click Project Selector The Select a Project window opens Important If you record...

Page 139: ...ick the arrow button to open the Record to list then click the recordable drive 7 Click Copy CD Copier copies the information on the source CD to your hard drive prompts you to insert the blank CD the...

Page 140: ...ff your screen saver and standby timers 3 To play a DVD using InterVideo DVD click Start All Programs DVD then click DVD Player The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open OR To play...

Page 141: ...ation on using the DVD player see its online help Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay you need to swap modules For more information about swapping modules see Changing dri...

Page 142: ...cable to the IEEE 1394 port on the side of your notebook or the back of your docking station For the location of the IEEE 1394 jack see Left side on page 3 and Back on page 22 2 Click Start All Progra...

Page 143: ...scanned or created in another program Receive view and print a fax Important Your modem cable must be installed before you can send and receive faxes You cannot use your standard telephone modem to co...

Page 144: ...sert the blue Operating System CD in the DVD or recordable CD drive 2 If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box opens click Install optional Windows components The Windows Components Wizard op...

Page 145: ...Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Configuration Wizard opens 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Sender Information...

Page 146: ...ormation This identifier information is required by law You can enter up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your...

Page 147: ...x headers contain this information some of which is required by law To configure Microsoft Fax 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Fax ico...

Page 148: ...ble receive OR If you do not want to receive faxes go to Step 14 12 Enter the receiving fax identifier information This identifier information is required by law and can be the same identifier that yo...

Page 149: ...lick Start Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Send Cover Page Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Recipient Information scr...

Page 150: ...the cover page templates that Microsoft Fax provides for you To create a cover page template you use the Fax Cover Page Editor On this template you insert information fields that automatically import...

Page 151: ...place on your template 4 If you want to include a logo that appears on your cover page copy it to the Windows clipboard then paste it into the Cover Page Editor and move it to the appropriate place on...

Page 152: ...Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax in Windows XP 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens When the Fax Console is open...

Page 153: ...Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Console opens 2 Click Outbox then right click the fax you want to cancel 3 Click Delete 4 Click Yes To cancel a fax tha...

Page 154: ...click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes ico...

Page 155: ...l Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click...

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Page 157: ...d manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery Read this chapter to learn how to Check and recharge the battery Recalibrate the battery Change batteries Extend the life of the batte...

Page 158: ...status box which opens in the upper left corner of the screen The power status box shows the current power source the battery charge level and the power management mode Looking at the battery charge...

Page 159: ...to recalibrate the battery For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 150 Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power...

Page 160: ...press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens 4 Open the Power menu 5 Highlight Smart Battery Calibration then press ENTER When prompted start the recalibration program 6 After the battery has been fully dis...

Page 161: ...d is not plugged into an AC outlet save your work and turn off your notebook 2 Close the LCD panel undock your notebook if it is docked and turn your notebook over 3 Slide the locking battery latch to...

Page 162: ...nd slide the battery out of the bay 5 Slide a recharged battery into the bay Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the bay 6 Slide the locking battery latch to the locked position 7 Turn your n...

Page 163: ...age 159 Using the DVD or recordable drive only when necessary These drives use a large amount of power Recharge the battery often take an extra battery and fully recharge the batteries before travelin...

Page 164: ...mode on page 159 Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Standby mode In Standby mode your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory However the inform...

Page 165: ...or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Alarms can alert you when the battery charge is low Advanced power settings le...

Page 166: ...open the Power Schemes list then click the power scheme you want OR Set the timers then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme 4 Click OK Help and Support F...

Page 167: ...anel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Do...

Page 168: ...ance and Maintenance OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Power Options or Power Management icon The Power Options P...

Page 169: ...ns If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the...

Page 170: ...dialog box and in the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down Windows dialog box To use Hibernate mode As an automatic power savings mode Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Power Schem...

Page 171: ...s default settings operate the processor at full speed while connected to AC power and at reduced speed which uses less power while using battery power If you are using Windows XP you can change the I...

Page 172: ...and press ENTER 6 Select Yes then press ENTER To change SpeedStep settings in Windows 2000 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Power Mana...

Page 173: ...ocessor at reduced speed using less power regardless of the power source click the arrow button to open the Plugged in list then click Battery Optimized Performance To turn off the SpeedStep technolog...

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Page 175: ...m Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook s power efficiently Tips Tricks To access the contents of this...

Page 176: ...use of wireless devices If your notebook is equipped with a wireless device check with the local radio approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in...

Page 177: ...ls Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as it passes through the x ray machine in security checkpoints Write down your notebook model number and serial number see Identifying your model on page 10...

Page 178: ...tility open the Exit menu then select Exit Saving Changes When you start your computer you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3 Power Take your AC power adapter to recharge the ba...

Page 179: ...eral devices take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks Take...

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Page 181: ...des information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the t...

Page 182: ...millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings We recommend that you use the 32 bit True Color setting at all times If the color in y...

Page 183: ...color depth you want 5 To save your changes in Windows XP click OK then click Yes OR To save your changes in Windows 2000 click OK then click OK again Help and Support For more information about adju...

Page 184: ...creen such as icons and menu bars appear To adjust the screen resolution 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View c...

Page 185: ...d color and dialog box title bars To change desktop colors in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearanc...

Page 186: ...desktop OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme a Click Advanced The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens b Click the arrow button to open the Item list then click the...

Page 187: ...tab 4 If you want to apply one of Windows color schemes click the arrow button to open the Scheme list click the scheme you want then click OK The new scheme appears on your desktop OR If you want to...

Page 188: ...cument Windows provides several background pictures You can also use pictures or HTML documents that you have created or retrieved from other sources To change the desktop background in Windows XP 1 C...

Page 189: ...e solid color behind the picture by clicking the arrow button to open the Color list then clicking a color 7 Click OK To change the desktop background in Windows 2000 1 Click Start Settings then click...

Page 190: ...ound picture from another location 5 If you want the picture you chose to cover the entire screen click the arrow button to open the Picture Display list then click Tile 6 If the picture you chose doe...

Page 191: ...rom and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products To select a screen saver 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Contro...

Page 192: ...omize the screen saver you selected 6 In Windows XP if you want to display the Welcome Login screen whenever you exit the screen saver click the On resume display Welcome screen check box 7 If you wan...

Page 193: ...settings 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware OR In Windows 2000 click Start...

Page 194: ...be available in other accounts If this happens install the program or device in the accounts that need it Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are store...

Page 195: ...ndows XP 1 Click Start then click Log Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens 2 Click Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Click the user account that you want to use When you switch betwee...

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Page 197: ...and a single Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about Benefits of using a network in your home small office or home office Types of network connections Purch...

Page 198: ...g drives With a network you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using diskettes In additio...

Page 199: ...s With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft Midtown Madness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race in competing cars through the streets...

Page 200: ...hat has a device you want to connect You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your computer Your computer has an Ethernet jack f...

Page 201: ...rks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must Install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Install an Ethe...

Page 202: ...ntrol point for the network Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet ready devices Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Tips Tr...

Page 203: ...on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet Built in switching with enough ports for all computers and devices on the network so you will not have to purchase a hub or...

Page 204: ...arning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane...

Page 205: ...for the network Attached to the access point is the cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Each of the computers or Ethernet ready devices communicate with the access point using rad...

Page 206: ...ith wireless Ethernet built in OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built in A wireless Ethernet access point to connect your wireless Etherne...

Page 207: ...a peer to peer also known as ad hoc wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer to computer network This type of network does not include access into a wired networ...

Page 208: ...n each notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built in For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network discuss your particular need...

Page 209: ...en click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 2 Click Double...

Page 210: ...m To turn wireless Ethernet on or off in Windows 2000 1 Right click the ORiNOCO Client Manager icon on the taskbar The ORiNOCO Wireless LAN menu opens 2 Click Enable Radio to turn on wireless Ethernet...

Page 211: ...ttings a printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one Read this chapter to learn about Using the Windows XP Files...

Page 212: ...iles and Settings Transfer Wizard The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders such as My Documents My Pictures and Favorites To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Click Start All P...

Page 213: ...nal data files Use Windows Find or Search to locate other personal data files For more information see To find files using Find or Search on page 204 or see Searching for files on page 72 To find file...

Page 214: ...es or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type For help on finding files click Help then click Help and Support Center or Hel...

Page 215: ...et setup program provided by your local ISP or contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of their software and install it on your new computer If you use MSN as your ISP or if you know y...

Page 216: ...ks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites For more information see your Internet browser program s online help Installing your old printer or scanner Windows may have built in support for older prin...

Page 217: ...If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 6 Click Double click the Pri...

Page 218: ...contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the publisher s Web site for important program updates If you have troub...

Page 219: ...vides basic information about maintaining your computer hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your computer Create an emergency startup diskette Protect your computer from v...

Page 220: ...n become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your computer is safest...

Page 221: ...ww gateway com Recalibrate the battery X page 150 Clean computer case X page 226 Clean keyboard X page 227 Clean computer screen X page 227 Clean mouse X page 227 Maintenance task Immediately after pu...

Page 222: ...iskette as soon as you get your computer To create an emergency startup diskette in Windows XP 1 Insert a blank diskette labeled Startup into the diskette drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer Th...

Page 223: ...5 When you see the warning message click OK Windows copies files to the emergency startup diskette 6 When Windows finishes copying files remove the diskette from the diskette drive 7 Slide the write...

Page 224: ...check files and programs that are on diskettes attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Checking all programs for viruses before installing them Disabling macros on suspicious Micr...

Page 225: ...To scan for viruses 1 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click Norton AntiVirus 2002 Norton AntiVirus opens 2 Click Scan for Viruses 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan...

Page 226: ...least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click L...

Page 227: ...ve Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens OR In Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon The My Compu...

Page 228: ...Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properti...

Page 229: ...ly once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking if you encounter hard drive problems To check the hard drive for errors 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Computer The My Computer windo...

Page 230: ...al minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instructions 7...

Page 231: ...ifferent areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is running do not use your keyboard or touchpad bec...

Page 232: ...progress on the computer display When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Close or Yes then click the X in the top right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter windo...

Page 233: ...rive or to diskettes Use a backup device such as a recordable drive or Zip drive to do a complete hard drive backup For more information see Using a recordable CD drive on page 119 If you do not have...

Page 234: ...d lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error checking To start the Scheduled Task Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click Scheduled T...

Page 235: ...o customize the task Important Your computer must be on during scheduled tasks If your computer is off scheduled tasks will not run Help and Support For more information about using the Scheduled Task...

Page 236: ...components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of your system Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your computer is c...

Page 237: ...t a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen and wipe the screen with the cloth Cleaning the mouse If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer...

Page 238: ...e retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockwise then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball 3 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 4 Clean the mouse rolle...

Page 239: ...15 229 www gateway com Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to Reinstall device drivers Update device drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows...

Page 240: ...tried these steps first Use the diagnostics and troubleshooting tools found in HelpSpot For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting tools in Windows XP click Start then click Help and...

Page 241: ...cted to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver reinstall the device drivers by completing the following task If you just reinstalled Windows...

Page 242: ...l OR Click Automatic Installation then select multiple device drivers to reinstall Grayed out drivers are not available for Automatic Installation To select these drivers click Manual Installation 7 C...

Page 243: ...menu exe where d is the drive letter of the DVD or recordable CD drive 4 Click OK Important If your system came equipped with a wireless device only use the drivers approved for the country the device...

Page 244: ...7 Click Check Now The Connect window opens 8 Install available updated device drivers by following the on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are updating you may only need to rest...

Page 245: ...or Remove Programs OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings Control Panel then double click the Add or Remove Programs icon 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list click the program you want to unin...

Page 246: ...ams to reinstall Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation To select these programs click Manual Installation 10 Click Install 11 Follow any additional on screen instructions De...

Page 247: ...ck the Add or Remove Programs icon 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list click the program you want to uninstall then click Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions 4 Insert the progra...

Page 248: ...nd some programs as well You can install any remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your computer To reinstall your programs follow the instructions in Reinstalling programs on pag...

Page 249: ...ur hard drive When your computer restarts do NOT press any key to boot from CD 14 When prompted insert the red Gateway CD then click Continue The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your...

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Page 251: ...41 www gateway com Upgrading Your Notebook This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Add and remove PC Cards Add and replace me...

Page 252: ...our notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your notebook is running If your PC Card does not work after ho...

Page 253: ...in the taskbar the PC Card name then click Stop OR Turn off your notebook 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again I...

Page 254: ...rkbench or other grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 151 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...

Page 255: ...carpeted floors plastic and packing foam Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the insi...

Page 256: ...for the Gateway 200STM for upgrading your memory To add or replace a memory module 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 244 2 Turn off your notebook disconne...

Page 257: ...com 6 Remove the memory bay cover screw then remove the memory bay cover 7 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward...

Page 258: ...sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 10 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 11 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw 12 Insert...

Page 259: ...Read this chapter to learn how to Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems Get telephone support Use automated troubleshooting systems Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this c...

Page 260: ...essing internal components For more information about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 244 After you complete any maintenance tasks where y...

Page 261: ...eral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction If an error occurs in a program see the program s printed documentation or the online hel...

Page 262: ...s are flawed and cannot be read by the drive Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory...

Page 263: ...drive types on page 94 for more information Shut down and restart your notebook Clean the DVD For more information see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 254 DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that...

Page 264: ...heck IRQ usage in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Performance and Maintenance 2 Click Double click Syst...

Page 265: ...move the device you are trying to install then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable 3 Right click the device or port you want to disable then click Disable The device o...

Page 266: ...re that the diskette you are using is IBM compatible Display The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys For more information see System key combinations on page 39 The screen r...

Page 267: ...ement A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key the file cannot be restored To restore deleted files 1 Double click the Recyc...

Page 268: ...or message If a diskette is in the diskette drive eject it and restart your notebook If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating...

Page 269: ...ISP is having technical difficulties Double check the URL or try a different URL If the error message still appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser then reconnect and open t...

Page 270: ...air with a narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works If you spilled liquid in the keyboar...

Page 271: ...line has a dial tone Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meters long Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a...

Page 272: ...Properties tab The Dialing Properties dialog box opens 3 Make sure that all settings are correct Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that is on the same line as the modem Do not c...

Page 273: ...chnical difficulties Contact your ISP for technical support See if the modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program Your 56K modem does not connect at 5...

Page 274: ...the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your notebook See Left side on page 3 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly If the modem share...

Page 275: ...lick More Info The Modem Info dialog box opens If information about the modem appears the modem passed diagnostics If no modem information is available a white screen appears with no data or if you ge...

Page 276: ...l 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box To turn down the modem volume in Windows 2000 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double...

Page 277: ...Try the mouse on a different surface Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help Passwords Y...

Page 278: ...not working on AC power Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 26 If your notebook is plugged into a su...

Page 279: ...t the printer online Check the port and cable for bent or broken pins If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup To set a d...

Page 280: ...a check mark next to Use Printer Offline click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline in Windows 2000 1 Click Start Settings then click Pr...

Page 281: ...p For more information see Adjusting the volume in Windows XP on page 98 or Adjusting the volume in Windows 2000 on page 101 Make sure that mute controls are turned off For more information see System...

Page 282: ...272 Chapter 17 Troubleshooting www gateway com Make sure that the monitor power is turned on and that the video cable is correctly connected...

Page 283: ...ware from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program see Online Help Printed documentation The Microsoft Windows do...

Page 284: ...utorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 chargedto your credit card 900 555 4695 chargedto your telephone bill Gateway Technical Support Talk to a Gateway Technical Sup...

Page 285: ...n many cases additional product information and online documentation for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library This user s guide The software publisher s Web s...

Page 286: ...rams including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint www gateway com country Gateway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning li...

Page 287: ...oduct and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up...

Page 288: ...st on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board There is a...

Page 289: ...e Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body f...

Page 290: ...ess device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any w...

Page 291: ...15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against...

Page 292: ...0STM This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must acc...

Page 293: ...any may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operat...

Page 294: ...exposure limits as set by Industry Canada Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interfe...

Page 295: ...ment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telec...

Page 296: ...on the system label As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities is typi...

Page 297: ...1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of contro...

Page 298: ...a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cy...

Page 299: ...D audio file streaming 189 automobile power adapter 14 153 AVI file 108 B background 178 backing up files 223 battery 14 alarm options 155 157 bay 7 151 changing 151 charge indicator 28 36 148 charge...

Page 300: ...drive See recordable CD drive CD Player 105 CD RW cleaning 254 copying CDs 127 creating data CDs 119 creating music CDs 123 troubleshooting 252 using 94 CD RW drive 18 19 24 94 153 activity indicator...

Page 301: ...video camera 3 48 132 Zip drive 3 5 22 48 copying CDs 127 files and folders 67 79 text and graphics 79 copyright notice 288 creating data CDs 119 documents 75 folders 65 66 movies 132 MP3 files 116 mu...

Page 302: ...pot 50 online help 54 documents creating 75 opening 77 printing 78 saving 76 double clicking 44 downloading 87 dragging 45 drivers 231 reinstalling 231 updating 233 drives 64 3 5 inch bay 18 19 24 5 2...

Page 303: ...hpad 8 43 F fan 5 Fast Ethernet 190 191 193 faxes 133 automatically canceling 144 canceling 143 configuring Fax 135 137 failed transmission 145 installing Fax 134 receiving and viewing 142 retrying 14...

Page 304: ...office network 188 hot swapping 242 hyperlinks 85 I i Link port 3 22 48 132 IEEE 1394 port 3 22 48 132 IEEE 802 11a 190 194 using while traveling 166 IEEE 802 11b 190 194 using while traveling 166 in...

Page 305: ...status 39 Break 40 brightness 40 directional 38 Fn 38 39 function 38 LCD brightness 40 LCD CRT 39 navigation 38 40 numeric keypad 38 Pad Lock 39 Pause 39 power status 39 Scroll Lock 39 Standby 39 Stat...

Page 306: ...umber 10 167 modem 82 83 cable 48 82 192 195 connecting 46 connection speed 263 DSL 48 82 192 195 international adapter 166 jack 3 46 protecting from power surge 28 troubleshooting 261 modular bay 18...

Page 307: ...194 non technical support Accounting 274 Sales 274 Warranty 274 Norton Antivirus 214 215 numeric keypad 38 status indicator 36 O online help 50 54 opening documents 77 files 44 59 folders 44 65 LCD p...

Page 308: ...5 installing 48 206 laser 15 parallel port 22 207 sharing 189 troubleshooting 269 USB port 3 5 22 48 printing documents 78 programs closing 79 installing 208 235 opening 44 59 reinstalling 208 235 PS...

Page 309: ...ng 45 selecting 44 Scroll Lock status indicator 36 39 system key 39 Search utility 73 searching for files and folders 70 72 in HelpSpot 52 security features Kensington cable lock 6 22 23 167 security...

Page 310: ...kbar 59 Technical Support 274 technical support automated troubleshooting 274 eSupport 12 13 56 FaxBack support 274 resources 273 Technical Support 274 tips before contacting 273 tutorial service 274...

Page 311: ...guidelines 250 screen 256 271 screen area 256 screen resolution 256 sound 271 support tool 251 video 271 Web site connection speed 259 turning off notebook 30 wireless Ethernet 199 turning on noteboo...

Page 312: ...reinstalling device drivers 231 updating device drivers 233 Windows key 38 Windows Media Player 103 108 130 wireless connections using while traveling 166 wireless Ethernet 190 194 access point 195 19...

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