Gateway 450 User Manual

User's guide

Table of contents

Document Outline

Contents
Checking Out Your Gateway450
- Front
- Left side
- Right side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Finding your specifications
- Accessories
Getting Started
- Connecting the ACadapter
  - Protecting from power source problems
- Starting your notebook
  - Waking up your notebook
- Turning off your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
  - Key types
  - System key combinations
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZPad touchpad
  - Using the touchpad
- Connecting the modem
- Connecting to a wired Ethernet network
  - Broadband Internet connections
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Getting Help
- HelpSpot
  - Searching for a topic
  - HelpSpot videos
- Online help
- Gateway Web site
  - Using eSupport
Windows Basics
- About the Windows environment
- Using the desktop
  - Using the Start menu
  - Adding icons to the desktop
- Identifying window items
- Working with files and folders
- Searching for files
  - Using the Windows Search utility
    - Using advanced search options
- Working with documents
- Shortcuts
Using the Internet
- Learning about the Internet
- Setting up an Internet account
  - Accessing your Internet account
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  - Connecting to a Website
  - Downloading files
- Using e-mail
  - Sending e-mail
  - Checking your e-mail
Using Multimedia
- Using the diskette drive
- Using the CD or DVD drive
  - Identifying drive types
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
- Adjusting the volume
  - Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP
  - Adjusting the volume in Windows2000
- Listening to CDs
  - Listening to CDs in WindowsXP
  - Listening to CDs in Windows2000
- Recording and playing audio
- Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
- Using MusicMatch
- Using a recordable drive
- Playing a DVD
- Viewing the display on a television
- Capturing video
Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Installing and configuring Fax
- Sending a simple fax
- Setting up your cover page template
- Faxing from programs
- Faxing a scanned document
- Receiving and viewing a fax
- Canceling a fax
- Automatically retry sending a fax in WindowsXP
- Automatically cancelling a fax in WindowsXP
Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- Recalibrating the battery
- Changing batteries
  - Replacing the main battery
  - Installing a secondary battery
- Extending battery life
- Changing power settings
Travel Tips
- Modem
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Files
- Security
- Power
- Additional tips
Customizing Your Computer
- Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
- Changing the touchpad settings
- Programming the multi-function buttons
- Adding and modifying user accounts
  - User account tips
Networking Your Computer
- Benefits of networking
- Selecting a network connection
  - Wired Ethernet network
  - Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) network
- Using a wired Ethernet network
- Using a wireless Ethernet network
- Using your notebook on a network
  - Installing and configuring your notebook for Ethernet networking
  - Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off
Moving from Your Old Computer
- Using the WindowsXP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
- Transferring files
  - Finding your files
- Transferring Internet settings
- Installing your old printer or scanner
  - Installing a USB printer or scanner
  - Installing a parallel port printer
- Installing your old programs
Maintaining Your Computer
- Caring for your computer
- Creating an emergency startup diskette
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Managing hard drive space
- Cleaning your computer
Restoring Software
- Using the Restoration CDs
- Reinstalling device drivers
- Updating device drivers
- Reinstalling programs
- Reinstalling Windows
Upgrading Your Notebook
- Adding and removing a PCCard
- Changing drives
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the main hard drive kit
Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator
- Front
- Back
- Connecting to the port replicator
  - Attaching to the port replicator
  - Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Securing your port replicator
Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Software support tools
- Troubleshooting
- Telephone support
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
  - Telephone numbers
    - Automated troubleshooting system
    - Telephone numbers
- Tutoring and training
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
Index
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