Document Outline

• Contents
• Checking Out Your Gateway450
  • Front
  • Left side
  • Right side
  • Back
  • Bottom
  • Keyboard area
  • Identifying your model
    • Gateway model number
    • Gateway serial number
    • Internal wireless label
    • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
  • Finding your specifications
  • Accessories
    • Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
    • Carrying cases
    • Port replicators
    • Peripheral devices
    • Memory
    • Printers
• 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
      • Support Home tab
      • Downloads tab
      • Contact Us tab
      • Account Info tab
• 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
    • Viewing drives
    • Creating folders
    • Copying and moving files and folders
    • Deleting files and folders
    • Browsing for files and folders
  • Searching for files
    • Using the Windows Search utility
      • Using advanced search options
  • Working with documents
    • Creating a new document
    • Saving a document
    • Opening a document
    • Printing a document
  • 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
    • Playing CDs
    • Creating MP3 music files
    • Editing track information
    • Building a music library
    • Changing the music library display settings
    • Listening to Internet radio
    • Using advanced features
  • Using a recordable drive
    • Creating data CDs
    • Creating music CDs
    • Copying CDs
  • Playing a DVD
  • Viewing the display on a television
  • Capturing video
• Sending and Receiving Faxes
  • Installing and configuring Fax
    • Installing Fax in WindowsXP
    • Configuring Fax in WindowsXP
    • Configuring Fax in Windows2000
  • 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
    • Conserving battery power
    • Using alternate power sources
    • Changing power modes
      • Using power saving modes
  • Changing power settings
    • Changing the power scheme
    • Changing alarm options
    • Changing advanced settings
    • Activating and using Hibernate mode
    • Changing SpeedStep settings
• Travel Tips
  • Modem
  • Radio frequency wireless connections
  • Files
  • Security
  • Power
  • Additional tips
• Customizing Your Computer
  • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
    • Adjusting the color depth
    • Adjusting the screen resolution
    • Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
    • Changing the desktop background
    • Selecting a screen saver
  • Changing the touchpad settings
  • Programming the multi-function buttons
  • Adding and modifying user accounts
    • User account tips
• Networking Your Computer
  • Benefits of networking
    • Sharing a single Internet connection
    • Sharing drives
    • Sharing peripheral devices
    • Streaming audio and video files
    • Playing multi-player games
  • Selecting a network connection
    • Wired Ethernet network
    • Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) network
  • Using a wired Ethernet network
    • Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
    • Example wired Ethernet network
    • Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
  • Using a wireless Ethernet network
    • Example access point wireless Ethernet network
    • Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
    • Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
    • Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
    • For more information
  • 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
    • Setting up your ISP
    • Transferring your e-mail and address book
    • Transferring your Internet shortcuts
  • 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
    • Checking hard drive space
    • Using Disk Cleanup
    • Checking the hard drive for errors
    • Defragmenting the hard drive
    • Backing up files
    • Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
  • Cleaning your computer
    • Cleaning the exterior
    • Cleaning the keyboard
    • Cleaning the computer screen
    • Cleaning the mouse
• 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
    • CD or DVD drives
      • Your notebook does not recognize a disc or the drive
      • An audio CD does not produce sound
      • A DVD movie will not play
      • A DVD does not produce sound on a TV
    • Cleaning CDs or DVDs
    • Device installation
      • You have computer problems after adding a new device
    • Diskette drive
      • The diskette drive is not recognized
      • You see an “Access Denied” or “Write protect” error message
      • You see a “Disk is full” error message
      • You see a “Non-system disk”, “NTLDR is missing”, or “Disk error” error message
      • The modular drive status indicator is lit continuously
    • Display
      • The screen is too dark
      • The screen resolution is not correct
      • The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
      • The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright
    • File management
      • A file was accidentally deleted
    • Hard drive
      • You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message
      • You see a “Data error” message
      • The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message
      • You see a “Non-system disk”, “NTLDR is missing”, or “disk” error message
      • The secondary hard drive is not recognized
    • Internet
      • You cannot connect to the Internet
      • You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet
      • Connecting to a Web site takes too long
      • People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail
    • Keyboard
      • The built-in keyboard does not work
      • The external keyboard does not work
      • A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “Keyboard stuck” or “Key failure” error message
    • Memory
      • You see a “Memory error” message
      • You see a “Not enough memory” error message
    • Modem
      • Your modem does not dial or does not connect
      • You cannot connect to the Internet
      • Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K
      • Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400bps when you have a 56K m...
      • The modem is not recognized by your notebook
      • The modem is noisy when it dials and connects
    • Mouse
      • The external mouse does not work
      • The external mouse works erratically
    • Networks
      • You cannot connect to your company network
    • Passwords
      • Your notebook does not accept your password
      • You forgot your startup password
    • PCCards
      • You installed a PCCard and now your notebook is having problems
    • Power
      • Your notebook is not working on ACpower
      • Your notebook is not working on battery power
      • Your notebook will not turn off, even after pressing the power button for five seconds
    • Printer
      • The printer will not turn on
      • The printer is on but will not print
      • You see a “Printer queue is full” error message
      • You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message
    • Sound
      • You are not getting sound from the built-in speakers
      • You are not getting sound from headphones plugged into the port replicator
    • Touchpad
      • The touchpad does not work
    • Video
      • The external monitor is not working
      • TV out is not working
  • Telephone support
    • Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    • Telephone numbers
      • Automated troubleshooting system
      • Telephone numbers
  • Tutoring and training
    • Self-help
    • Tutoring
    • Training
• Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
• Index
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