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1. To create an access point wireless Ethernet network 150 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection www gateway com Using a wireless network 5 Select View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens Lunnect to Wiren Network Tha Inilcseng asterik ar momimbis To access n nmani eolectii freon Hen jni mo d Bs chek Connect vali neto Wie Hatsa i Hynu era Bening dirkcuty cona acing m amp npeecrk Cick Adano iamen mmn men 6 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 151 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 7 Click the Wireless Networks tab Wireless Petwarx Connection 7 Properties arr Canem Wiera leberkas darherr calnn EP Lise hinis In configure ery waren a nearh gain emi sig petam Ta cminart in an arealas narhecrk click Canfagure Girinas Dimers n nain Aurnmelirall cosnacttp geistig mehara n ha ander isiad heim teats Li nab ei Gaara inh DESE 152 www gateway com Using a wireless network 8 Click Add The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Wireless Hetwork Properties Meber
2. If you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and make sure you followed each instruction If an error occurs in a program consult the program s printed documentation or the online help Important Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged if your computer was dropped or if n the cabinet was damaged Instead unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician Help and For more information on troubleshooting click Start then Support select Help and Support 199 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Software support tools Your system may includethe following support tool to help you diagnose and fix problems m PC Doctor is a comprehensive hardware diagnostic and system information tool that can test your computer and determine its configuration PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from your computer This support tool is availablefrom HelpSpot or by clicking Start then selecting All Programs then Gateway Utilities Help and For more information on PC Doctor click Start then select Support Help and Support 200 Troubleshooting CD DVD drive The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD DVD drive m Thedisc may not be correctly seated in the tray When you place a disc on the tray make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so that the retainers hold the disc in place m Make sur
3. Graphics memory and system memory share the memory installed in your notebook By default your notebook allocates 8 MB of the total memory to graphics Some programs such as graphic intensive games may require you to allocate more memory to graphics You can chooseto allocate up to 32 MB of the total memory for graphics Caution Increasing the memory allocated to graphics decreases the system memory Allocating too much memory to A graphics may adversely affect the performance of your notebook To allocate system memory 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens Click Advanced then select Shared memory Select the graphics memory size you want to allocate then click OK Exit the BIOS Setup utility by clicking Exit then selecting Save and Exit oF W N Click OK e 119 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Notebook 120 www gateway com Upgrading Your Notebook This chapter provides information about adding hardware devices to your notebook including m PC Cards m Memory m Hard drive www gateway com 121 Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Notebook Adding PC Cards Your notebook has one PC Card slot also known as a PCMCIA card slot This slot accepts a single Typell or Typelll PC Card You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook supports hot swapping Hot swapping means that you can insert a PC Card while your no
4. Wear a grounding wrist strap available at most electronics stores and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer Warning To prevent risk of electric shock do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer Unplug the power cord and modem cable Remove the battery Before working with computer components follow these guidelines 124 Avoid static causing surfaces such as 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 inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting brackets Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface Installing memory Installing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO DIMM s Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any available slot Use PC100 or PC133 memory modules for upgrading your memory To add or replace memory modules 1 Follow theinstructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 124 2 Shut down your notebook then disconnect the power adapter and modem cable 3 Turn the notebook over then removethe batter
5. 2 Click Security then select Set Admin password and follow the instructions 3 Click Security then select Set User password and follow the instructions This is the password you need to enter at startup 4 Exit the BIOS Setup utility by clicking Exit then selecting Save and Exit 5 Click OK When you start your computer you are prompted to enter the user password you set in Step 3 e Power To get the best performance from your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible monitor the battery charge and use the most efficient power management settings m For information on conserving battery power see Conserving battery power on page 97 m For information on using alternate power sources see Using alternate power sources on page 97 m Forinformation on monitoring the battery charge see Monitoring the battery charge on page 94 108 Customizing Your Notebook This chapter provides information about customizing your notebook by changing settings in Windows You can Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the touchpad settings Program the multi function buttons on the keyboard Allocate system memory www gateway com 109 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Notebook Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may need to change You can also adjust settings such as
6. Changing the desktop background 00 cece ee eee eee 114 Selecting a screen Saver l l esee 115 Changing the touchpad settings 0 0 e eee eee eee 117 Programming the multi function buttons llle 118 Allocating system memory 00s 119 11 Upgrading Your Notebook Lusus 121 Adding PC Cards 1 ug es rte dM eam Va iran Dot a CC et o SLE ERE 122 Preventing static electricity discharge llle 124 Installing memory esseleeeele RR RR RR Ine 125 Replacing the hard drive 0 cee eh 129 12 Networking Your Notebook Llsuuusueue 131 The benefits of using a network 20 2 cee eh 132 Sharing a single Internet connection cece ee 132 Sharing drives i odis gas ieee Ri DER RE ed xn ete Ud ee dass 132 Sharing peripheral devices 0 0 c cece tees 133 Streaming audio and video files 0 000 e eee eee eee 133 Playing multi player games 0 0 cece ee 133 Example network 5 iesus vex exa s ee RYE EY Lacy t 134 Selecting a network connection 0000 eects 135 Wired connections cte de ess LE GRE Y RON toe dean eas 135 Wireless Connections 0 000 cect e 136 Assessing your connection needs 200 cece eee ees 137 Comparing data transfer speed 000 c eee 139 Using a wireless network sslesleeeee RII 141 Using wireless E
7. GIF MOV Sound and Music WAW CDA MP3 MID MIDI 168 www gateway com Transferring software and hardware from your old computer To find files using Search 1 Click Start then select Search then All Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 UseWindows Search to locate data files by filename or filetype For help on finding files select Help then select Help Topics us Transferring Internet settings You can use different methods to transfer your Internet Sar account from your old computer to your new one Setting up your ISP m If your current Internet Service Provider ISP software came preinstalled on your new computer run that setup program If it asks to set up a new account or an existing one choose to reconnect to an existing account m f your current ISP software is not preinstalled on your new computer locatethe original Internet 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 m f you use MSN as your ISP or if you know your ISP settings use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard To use the Internet Connection Wizard 1 Click Start then select All Programs Accessories Communications then New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard window opens 2 Configure your Internet settings by following the on screen instructions e 169 Chapter 13 Moving from Your Old
8. Move the pointer on the screen Select an object on the screen Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen 26 Do this C 7 7 y CLA www gateway com Move your finger around on the touchpad If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther lift your finger move it to the middle of the touchpad then continue moving your finger Position the pointer over the object Press the left button below the touchpad once This action is called clicking Position the pointer over the object Press the left button below the touchpad twice in rapid succession This action is called double clicking Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking To Move an object on the screen Do this www gateway com Using the EZ Pad touchpad Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and hold it down then use the touchpad to move drag the object to the appropriate part of the screen Release the button to drop the object where you want it 27 Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting the modem If your notebook has a modem jack the notebook has a built in 56K modem a To connect the modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the left side of the notebook 2 Insert
9. Press the key combination again to restore the Ks sound 22 Using the keyboard Press FN and this To function key PgUp Increase volume LOE PgDn Decrease volume pv www gateway com 23 Chapter 2 Getting Started Multi function buttons User defined shortcut Help Internet E mail AgS Fiz ad PEL Button Icon Press to E mail Eg Open your e mail program Internet Qe Open your Web browser Help D Open online help User defined shortcut o Open the program you assign to this key CN For more information see Programming the multi function buttons on page 118 24 Using the EZ Pad touchpad Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad touchpad consists of a touchpad a rocker switch and two buttons Left Right Mb Rocker touchpad Touchpad switch button When you move your finger on thetouch pad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction ERA LL www gateway com 25 Chapter 2 Getting Started You can use the EZ Pad left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects You can assign a function to the rocker switch between the touchpad buttons on your notebook This function can be to scroll up or down maximize or minimize the active window or open and close the Start menu For more information about programming the rocker switch see Changing the touch pad settings on page 117 Using the touchpad To
10. body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities This device should be used morethan 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposurelimitsas set by theFCC 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void GD the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with thelimitsfor a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception However thereis no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does causeinterferenceto radio and television reception which can be determined by turningthe equipment
11. 13 Chapter 2 Getting Started Protecting from power source problems 14 During a power surge the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increaseto far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection Protect your computer by using a surge protector If you have a telephone modem use a surge protector that has a modem jack If you have a cable modem use a surge protector that has an antenna cable TV jack During an electrical storm unplug both the surge protector and the modem Starting your notebook Starting your notebook To start the notebook 1 Open your notebook by sliding the latch on the front of your notebook to the right and lifting the LCD panel 2 Press the power button located above the keyboard Power button age Fiz Frigom BysR 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 the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 99 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your computer us Waking up your notebook When you have not used your no
12. 143 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 5 Select the method that the notebook accesses the Internet then click Next If you do not see the method you want click Other for a list of additional methods make a selection then click Next The following screen opens Flatwrsk Setup Wirar id ings cosmmpuabti Fury pull gio copnevti lon Ica hus race than eres connec pr Ew creen Tha ead an beige Gaue rreveckhore um Wu other conpouamr Lrg Fam can communica Tre sud reaji ka baka shi poari ani For jar ration NIC te bii IL S I du E ia Dile re chonm he conan ia ry meha 6 Select Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next The following screen opens o SL Siap pe CoE Tew ihe check bas ler conned Il coer ha ronipiles fiends lo rhe iare BE i Line Donam MA PD TOTO D Fie Eaa dapis 144 www gateway com Using a wireless network 7 Click to select the Wireless Network Connection checkbox then click Next The following screen opens Aitwiik Setup Weed Eonweserdesiplan lott Corpin Esanplos Pany Phonan Larspules ri Horni Congas grandes rim ALTRI Fewest FAMILY qe HDPICE Then career corpus rama m DORT 8 Enteradescription of the computer and thenameby which the computer will be identified on the network then click Next The following screen opens DI TLETIITRUIFETEI sy Haws pea reread hy spes durs beh pcp vant bolsa TERR L3 UR nd er Paull hone es joi noeh pira Wigner SALES E
13. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens Prea Ope barre Prip ee Preven Gehen aigue Poe ham Advin Hissige c iu Seld ther iet pehee val the pee appropsaia eite kar uj Har compan Heer ast change Hoe mingr bei sod modit the merid chee Ome her 15 meres Ae raa Tarot had del ie rer Au dE rea puer jaria Atm ZU Fur Zen Pium agde hiari As ID rin Mya 15 mini nk Cancel 3 Select a power scheme from the Power Scheme list OR Set the timers then save your custom power scheme by clicking Save As and typing a name for the scheme 4 Save the changes by clicking OK e 100 www gateway com Changing power settings Changing alarm options Help and For more information on changing power settings click Support Start then select Help and Support oP To change the alarm options 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Alarms tab Piva Oei arra Pemba Fimea hohem Aimee Poem Mate Boheme Hiis bales d E a Bea Loir hm em mtm etd ri bet J T Woo Ti Arer Fn schon inean fona Bars icin Dis Dacos p ain E raga pica ioo sinn maha pr g bowel each 4 Adjust the alarm settings then save the changes by clicking OK e www gateway com 101 Chapter 8 Managin
14. 31 HeIDSPOL x32 eee eee ee ee Tee rere eee eee ee ee eee 32 HelpSpot Videos sirs chicas aed ede ead eR R9 EX Ved adres Va 34 Online help 1 enemy dee aE eee RE aed ea ee 35 Gateway Web site 2 0 teens 36 A WIndoWS BaGies Locuasasdaakusdkir kinon a rEa par d Rara id d da 37 About the Windows environment llle 38 Using the d6SktOp sede ek eee imme drm end dete emp pee 39 Using the Start menu 0 0 2 eee 40 Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u Identifying Window items sseel RM 41 Working with files and folders 0 cece BB 43 Viewing driVes iussa rara e ruere qoe turres reed Der P RR A RE Pn 43 Creating folders sues e adotta aoc esca al ete docs dolo Cn Ae ee 44 Copying and moving files and folders 020000 e eee eee eee 45 Deleting files and folders 2 0 cece tee 46 Browsing for files and folders 1 0 0 ee ee 48 searching for fles ecce aes kde ace a Ron doce des OR GE eke 49 Using the Search utility 0 0 0 2 cee 50 Working with documents 0 0 0 cece tees 52 Creating a new document 0000 e ects 52 Saving a document 0 0 cee eee ee 53 Opening a document 0 0 0 cee n 54 Printing a document radni cece tees 55 SNONMCUIS kasai hua ba Shad Fe a
15. Computer Transferring your e mail and address book Refer to your old e mail program s online help for information on exporting and importing e mail messages and the address book You can often export all of your old e mail messages or address book to a diskette then import them from the diskette into your new computer s e mail program Alternatively you may want to consider simply printing the old information or e mailing it to yourself Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your old bookmarks Netscape Navigator or favorites Microsoft Internet Explorer For more information refer to your Internet browser program s online help Reinstalling your old printer or scanner Older printers scanners or other peripheral devices may haveWindowssupport integrated built in which means you do not need any additional software Newer devices however usually require your original software installation CDs or diskettes Reinstalling a USB printer or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions Refer to your USB device s installation guide Reinstalling a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps To reinstall your old printer 1 Exit Windows and turn off your computer 2 Connect your parallel port printer 3 Turn on your printer then your computer 4 If Windows detects your printer install your printer by following the on screen
16. Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules On the computer or modem card is alabel that containsthe FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company An FCC compliant telephoneline cord with a modular plugis required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant Seeinstallation instructionsfor details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determinethe number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENson atelephoneline may result in the devices not ringing in responseto an incoming call In most areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by thetotal RENs contact thelocal telephone company If thisdevice causesharm to thetelephone network thetelephone company will notify you in advancethat temporary discontinuance of service may berequired Thetelephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changesin its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance noticein order for you to make necessary mod
17. Set up a regular maintenance schedule according to the table below to keep your computer running at its best Maintenance task Immediately Monthly When needed See after purchase Create an emergency diskette X page 175 Check for viruses X X page 177 Manage hard drive space X page 179 Clean up hard drives X X page 180 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 181 Defragment hard drive X X page 182 Back up files X X page 184 Recalibrate the battery X page 95 Clean computer case X page 186 Clean keyboard X page 187 Clean screen X page 187 Clean mouse X page 187 174 www gateway com Creating an emergency startup diskette Creating an emergency startup diskette An emergency startup disketteis a diskettethat containscritical information that you need to start your computer if Windows fails to start You should create a startup diskette as soon as you get your computer Help and For more information on creating an emergency startup Support diskette click Start then select Help and Support To create an emergency startup diskette 1 Place a blank diskette labeled Startup into the diskette drive 2 Click Start then select My Computer The My Computer window opens 3 Right click 3v Floppy A then select Format The Format 3 Floppy A dialog box opens Farman 34 Floppy A PIR Foros ees Caen J em 4 Select Create an MS DOS Startup Disk then click Start Windows copies files to the emergency startup diskette ww
18. Start then select Run The Run dialog box opens 3 Inthe Open text box type DA RUNMENU EXE where D isthe driveletter of your CD DVD drive 4 Click OK The System Restoration Kit program starts 5 If the Welcome to the System Restoration Kit window opens close it by clicking OK 6 Click the Reinstall tab f Ifthereis a Find More button at the bottom of the window complete the list of available programs by clicking Find More and following the on screen instructions 8 Click Automatic Installation then select multiple programs to reinstall OR Click Manual Installation then select a single program to reinstall Reinstalling programs 9 Click Install 10 Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the program you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your computer to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer follow the on screen instructions us To reinstall a program from a CD 1 Place the program CD in your CD DVD drive 2 Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions included with the program CD e vw gateway com 195 Chapter 15 Restoring Software 196 www gateway com Troubleshooting This chapter provides some solutions to common computer problems Usethe information to troubleshoot and correct typical hardware and software issues This chapter also includes information about m Telephone support m Au
19. When PhoneToolsisopen it detectsincoming faxes and stores them in the In Box Important Your notebook cannot detect incoming faxes while in the Standby power saving mode For information on changing m power savings settings see Changing power settings on page 99 Make sure no other device such as an answering machine is set up to answer the telephone on fewer rings than PhoneTools 2 To view afax click Fax Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax e 92 Managing Power While your notebook is running on battery power you should manage power consumption to get the most use out of the battery This chapter shows you how to Check and recharge the battery Change batteries Recalibrate the battery Extend the life of the battery by conserving battery power and using alternate power sources m Change power saving settings www gateway com 93 Chapter 8 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor the battery charge When the battery charge gets low change the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any unsaved work Monitor the battery charge by m Positioning the cursor over the power cord icon or battery icon B on the taskbar A battery status window opens Move the cursor away from the icon to close the window m Pressing FN4STATUS to view the Status display which opens in the upper l
20. access Contact your network system administrator for more information about remote access Take extra diskettes for transferring files between computers and backing up files Security Get alocking cable for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave the notebook in your hotel room while you are away Always keep your notebook with you while waiting in airports train stations or bus terminals 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 available on the system label in case of theft or loss and keep the information in a safe place Also tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see your notebook display Avoid working with confidential files until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook Important Use a password that you can remember but that is difficult for someone else to guess The password feature is very n secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password If you forget your password you must return your notebook to Gateway for service Call Gateway Technical Support for instructions 107 Files Chapter 9 Travel Tips To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As soon as you see a startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup utility opens
21. antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anythingto rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spillsisto avoid eating and drinking near your system Some products have a replaceable CM OS battery on the system board Thereis a danger of explosion if the CM OS battery is replaced incorrectl y Replacethe battery with the sameor equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions When thecomputer isturned off a small amount of electrical current still flowsthrough the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplugall power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaningthe system Unplugthe system from the wall outlet and refer servicingto qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes Replacement parts and accessories Useonly replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway 222 Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care M areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen laden environ
22. before contacting 217 tutorial service 218 245 telephone line protector 106 line tester 106 receiving and viewing faxes 92 sending a fax 90 sending faxes from a program 92 setting up fax cover page 88 telephone support 217 title bar 42 touchpad 8 25 buttons 26 changing settings 117 dicking 26 double clicking 26 moving pointer 26 moving screen objects 27 opening files folders and programs 26 right clicking 26 selecting screen objects 26 training CD 220 classroom 220 Learn Gateway 220 Learning Libraries 220 transferring files 168 Internet settings 169 travel tips 105 troubleshooting audio 216 CD DVD drive 201 device installation 203 diskette drive 203 Error checking 204 faxes 210 files 205 hard drive 205 Internet connection 206 210 IRQ conflict 203 keyboard 207 LCD panel 208 memory 208 246 modem 208 mouse 212 network 213 passwords 213 PC Cards 213 power 214 printer 214 screen 216 screen area 208 screen resolution 208 sound 216 video 216 Web site connection speed 207 turning off notebook 16 turning on notebook 15 tutoring fee based 219 U USB HPNA adapter 164 port 6 30 user accounts adding 17 switching 17 user defined shortcut button 24 V video troubleshooting 216 video file streaming 133 virus 177 protecting against 63 177 removing with Norton AntiVirus 177 volume adjusting 70 adjusting modem 212 controls 70 mute 70 W waking up your notebook 15 WAV file 76 W
23. characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your telephone number 68 www gateway com Setting up your cover page Important Some fax machines cannot use special characters such as hyphens We suggest using spaces instead of hyphens M in telephone and fax numbers 5 Click OK 6 If you want to change the logo that appears on the cover page select Setup then select Logo Management The Logo Management dialog box opens Import Clear button button iy a t E P rognara Filo Phone ook nga dg PhoneTools f f you do not want the PhoneTools logo on your cover page click the picture then click the clear button OR If you want to replace the PhoneTools logo with one of your own click the import button then select a picture for the logo The picture must be saved in a supported format BMP DGR GIF JPG PCX T31 or TIF and be small enough to fit in the logo box 8 Click OK e www gateway com 89 Chapter 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes Sending a fax To send a fax 1 If PhoneToolsisnot open click Start then select All Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools 2 Click Send Fax The Send Fax Wizard opens fend Fax rr Herpes Intonation 90 www gateway com Setting up your cover page 3 Enter therecipient s name company if applicable and fax number then click Next apd Fam Wirand Cares Page Plante step
24. devices connected to your network a process called streaming Playing multi player games With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft M idtown M adness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race in competing cars through the streets of San Francisco 133 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Example network A network connects all your computers and other devices so that you can share files programs peripheral devices and much more from any computer in your home or office The picture below shows an example of a home network 134 www gateway com Selecting a network connection Selecting a network connection One of the biggest decisions you will need to make when creating your network iswhattypeof connection you will use Gateway supports both wired and wireless connections Wired connections HPNA Home Phoneline Networking Alliance and Ethernet are two popular types of wired networks HPNA Creating an HPNA network is as easy as knowing where your telephone jacks and computers are located HPNA uses your home s standard telephone lines and telephone jacks instead of special cabling to connect computers You can use your networked computers at the same time as you connect to your ISP send a fax or talk on your telephone For the best performance your computers or Internet appliances should have HPNA 2 0 network c
25. down the modem volume 1 Click Start then select Control Panel If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View 2 Click double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 3 Select the modem you want to adjust then click Properties I Click the Modem tab then adjust the Speaker volume control 5 Exit Phone and Modem Options by clicking OK twice e Mouse The external mouse does not work m Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly m Try amouse you know is working to make sure the mouse port works m Shut down and restart your computer The external mouse works erratically m Clean the mouse For more information see Cleaning the mouse on page 187 212 Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network m Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help m If your system came equipped with an internal wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless the system is fully assembled Passwords The computer does not accept your password m Make sure that CAPS Lock and PAD LOCK are turned off then retype the password You forgot your startup password m Thepassword feature which isset in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure with no easy way to recover a forgotten password You must return your computer for repair Call Gateway Technical Support for instruction
26. drive Click OK The System Restoration Kit program starts If the Welcome to the System Restoration Kit window opens close it by clicking OK Click the Reinstall tab If there is a Find More button at the bottom of the window complete the list of available device drivers by clicking Find More and following the on screen instructions Click Automatic Installation then select multiple device drivers to reinstall OR Click Manual Installation then select a single device driver to reinstall Click Install Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are reinstalling you may only need to restart your computer to complete the installation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer follow the on screen instructions e Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The System Restoration Kit contains a device driver update utility that works over the Internet If you do not have an Internet Service Provider the update utility works by direct dialing the device driver update service Help and For more information on updating device drivers click Support Start then select Help and Support Important If your system came equipped with a wireless device only use the drivers approved for the country the device will be M used in See the Gateway System Restoration Kit or the Gateway Technical Support Web site If your system came equipped with an internal embed
27. eject button 5 indicator 5 playing 77 troubleshooting 201 E electrostatic discharge ESD 124 e mail 58 64 address 64 button 24 checking for messages 65 sending 64 emergency startup diskette 175 EmPower power adapter 97 Error checking 181 204 Ethernet 135 137 165 connecting 29 jack 4 external monitor 22 EZ Pad touchpad 25 F fan 6 7 Fast Ethernet 135 137 165 faxes failed transmission 91 receiving and viewing 92 sending 90 sending from a program 92 setting up cover page 88 troubleshooting 210 files 43 44 backing up 184 copying 45 56 cutting 56 deleting 46 56 180 finding 48 49 moving 45 opening 26 pasting 56 renaming 56 searching for 48 49 transferring 107 troubleshooting 205 viewing list 43 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 167 finding files and folders 48 49 Fn key 21 folders 43 44 copying 45 56 creating 44 cutting 56 deleting 46 56 finding 48 49 moving 45 opening 26 pasting 56 renaming 56 searching for 48 49 viewing list 43 fragmentation 182 Function key 21 function keys 21 G game multi player 133 Gateway Web address 36 Web site 36 Gateway Connected Home shopping list 164 gateway your way dial up server 210 graphics memory 119 H hard drive 7 checking for errors on 181 checking for free space 179 defragmenting 182 indicator 19 replacing 129 scanning for errors on 181 troubleshooting 205 headphone jack 4 help button 24 online 35 using 32 HelpSpot 32 Getting
28. errors on page 181 205 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting The hard drive cannot be accessed or you receive a General failure reading drive C error message m lfadiskette is in the diskette drive eject it and restart the computer m Make sure that the hard drive is correctly installed Remove it firmly reinsert it then restart your computer For more information see Replacing the hard drive on page 129 m f your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may need to reinstall the operating system Internet You cannot connect to the Internet m Make sure your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone linehas a dial tone See Connecting the modem on page 28 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m f you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line make sure it is disabled m Make sure your account with your Internet Service Provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help m Makesureyou do not havea problem with your modem For information about solving modem problems see Modem on page 208 You receive an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can occur when you havetyped a URL Web address incorrectly you have lost your Internet connection or your ISP is having technical difficulties m Double check the URL or try a different URL m Ifthe error message st
29. files to your portable MP3 player See the MusicMatch online Help 85 www gateway com Chapter 6 Using Multimedia 86 www gateway com Sending and Receiving Faxes PhoneTools lets you send and receive faxes using the modem After you have created a document using a spreadsheet word processor or graphics program you can send it as a fax You can also receive faxes on your notebook This chapter shows you how to Set up a fax cover page Create and send a new fax Fax a document you created in another program Receive view and print a fax Help and For more information on using the fax functions in Support PhoneTools click Start then select Help and Support www gateway com 87 Chapter 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes Setting up your cover page Before you send your first fax you need to set up your user information Your fax cover sheets and fax headers will contain this information which is required by law To set up your fax cover page 1 if PhoneToolsisnot open click Start then select All Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools P Pen rem TESTES PTT TTT aitame teneat tace E 2 Select Setup then select General Setup The General Setup dialog box opens 3 Clickthe Customize tab then type your personal information in the User boxes 4 Click the Fax tab then enter your name and fax number in the Fax identifier text box This identifier information is required by law You can enter up to 20
30. instructions You are finished OR If Windows does not detect the printer go to the next step 170 www gateway com Transferring software and hardware from your old computer 5 Click Start then select Control Panel If you do not see the Printers and Faxes icon click Switch to Classic View 6 Click double click the Printers and Faxes icon then click Add a printer The Add Printer Wizard window opens f Install your printer by following the on screen instructions us Refer to your peripheral device s user guide for installation information and tips Because most installation software is periodically updated you should also check the manufacturer s Web site for driver updates Reinstalling your old programs You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new computer such as personal finance software graphics programs or games Spend some time going through your old computer s Start and Programs menus making note of any programs you want to install on your new computer Locate your original program installation CDs and installation guides Your original CDs and guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the manufacturer s Web site for important program updates Tips amp Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version of a program it is usually best to use the newer version than E to rei
31. is created 4 Type a name for the folder then press ENTER The new folder name appears by the folder icon e 44 www gateway com Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you need to copy and move files are called copying cutting and pasting When you copy and paste a file or folder you place a copy of the file or folder on theWindows dipboard which storesit Then when you decide what folder you want the copy to go in the destination folder you paste it there When you cut and paste a file or folder you remove the file or folder from its location and placethefileor folder on the Windows clipboard When you decide where you want the file or folder to go you paste it there Important The clipboard stores whatever you cut or copy until you cut or copy again Then the clipboard contains the new m information only Therefore you can paste copies of a file or folder into more than one place but as soon as you copy or cut a different file or folder the original file or folder is deleted from the clipboard To copy a file or folder to another folder 1 Right click press the right mouse button the file or folder that you want to copy A pop up menu opens on the desktop Select Copy from the pop up menu Open the destination folder With the pointer inside the destination folder right click oF W ND Select Paste A copy of the file or folder appears in the new location
32. it 40 www gateway com Identifying Window items Identifying Window items When you double click the icon for a drive folder file or program a window openson the desktop This example showsthe Local Disk C window which opens after double clicking the Local Disk C icon in the My Computer window 3 Close Maximize Minimize www gateway com 41 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Every program window looks a little different because each hasitsown menus icons and controls Most windows include these items Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top Local Disk C of a window that shows the window title Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the taskbar Clicking the program button on the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the fe active window to fit the entire screen Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its former size Clicking the close button closes the active f window or program Selecting an item on the menu bar starts File Edit View Favorites Tools Help an action such as Print or Save 42 www gateway com Working with files and folders Working with files and folders You can organize your files and programs to suit your preferences much like you would store information in a file cabinet You can store these files in folders and copy move and delete t
33. k keypad ke Application Sy uP d FN key key 20 www gateway com Keys Keys Icon Function keys System keys Volume keys Navigation keys FN key Application key p AS A Windows key Numeric keypad Arrow keys Using the keyboard Description Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in programs For example pressing F1 may open help Each program uses different function keys for different purposes Refer to the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions Press these green colored keys in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions Press these green colored keys in combination with the FN key to increase or decrease the volume or mute the sound 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 the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Press the FN key in combination with a green colored system key such as STANDBY PAUSE Or STATUS to perform a specific action Press for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Press to open the Windows Start menu This key can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F Search utility R Run utility and E Explorer utility Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on Press FN PAD LOCK to turn on the numeric keypad Press these keys to move the
34. lists when purchasing equipment for your network HPNA For an HPNA network you need m An HPNA card installed in each desktop computer OR An HPNA V 90 combination card installed in each desktop computer HPNA card OR A USB HPNA adapter attached to each desktop or notebook computer USB HPNA adapter OR An HPNA PC Card installed in each notebook computer m Modem cable going from each computer to the closest telephone jack Important All HPNA components should be HPNA 2 0 A mixture of HPNA 1 0 and HPNA 2 0 components will result in your M network running at a slower speed 164 www gateway com Purchasing additional network equipment Ethernet For an Ethernet network you need m An Ethernet card installed in each desktop computer OR An Ethernet jack on each desktop and notebook computer Ethernet card and hub OR An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook computer m An Ethernet hub or switch with enough ports for each computer and device in the network hubs are slightly cheaper than switches but may run slower than switches m Ethernet cable going from each computer to the hub or switch Important All Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet 10 Mbps or Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps A mixture of Ethernet M and Fast Ethernet components will result in your network running at the slower speed www gateway com 165 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Wir
35. off and on theuser is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by oneor more of thefollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver a Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules 225 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information FCC declaration of conformity 226 Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product Solo 1400 Thisdevice 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your A authority to operate the product Regulatory compliance statements Telecommunications per FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems Your modem complies with
36. the eject button to open the disc tray button Manual eject hole Insert a straightened paperclip into this hole to open the CD DVD drive if the CD DVD drive eject button fails to open it www gateway com 5 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Back Kensington Power Monitor Parallel Ventilation lock slot connector ports port port fan Component Icon Description Kensington lock slot Secure your computer to an object by connecting a kK Kensington cable lock to this slot Power connector Plug the AC power adapter cable into this connector USB ports Plug USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB lomega Zip drive scanner or camera into these ports Monitor port Plug an external VGA monitor into this port Parallel port Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port PO Ventilation fan Helps cool system components Do not block 6 www gateway com Bottom Bottom Hard drive Memory bay Battery bay Battery latch System label Ventilation fan Component Icon Description Hard drive The hard drive is stored here For more information see Replacing the hard drive on page 129 Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on page 96 Battery latch Slide to release the battery System label Includes the product model number and serial number For more information see Identifying your model
37. the task Important Your computer must be on during scheduled M tasks G 185 www gateway com Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your system performing at its best You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit A soft cloth An aerosol can of air that has a narrow straw like extension Isopropyl alcohol Cotton swabs A CD DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior 186 Warning When you shut down your computer the power turns off but some electrical current still flows through the computer Q To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your computer remove the battery and unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case Always turn off the computer and other peripheral devices and remove the battery before cleaning any components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean the 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 cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With the computer turned off and unplugged brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth Be careful not to drip any water into the vents Do not attempt to clean dust from inside the computer Cleaning your computer Cleaning t
38. the ue of creer page vou add Bos inckadesd uus l a cor tor Tere drop pen iet Chere oma pou de rii roh a ribs cm pages ka iha Lape unu Mua Tute iia a m Tops iin E Manag Ta bcn ha ria you edel ita rial onthe over page Wisa ishi cll on Hesi ee a ersaga Tent 4 Type the message text in the Message Text area 5 Select a cover page template from the Template list then click Next If you typed a message in the Message Text area you must select a cover page 6 If you want to attach a file make sure the file is not open then click w browse select the file then click Open f Click Next then click Finish The Confirm Transmissions dialog box opens 8 Click Send PhoneTools dials the fax number and sends your fax Important If for any reason you receive a failed transmission message select Send then Outbox Right click the fax that M was not sent to modify it e www gateway com 91 Chapter 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes Faxing from programs To fax a document directly from most programs 1 In the program with the document open click File then select Print The Print dialog box opens 2 Selecttheprinter CAPTURE FAX BVRP then click OK The Send Fax Wizard opens 3 Complete the wizard as instructed in Sending a fax on page 90 e Receiving and viewing a fax To receive and view a fax 1 if PhoneToolsisnot open click Start then select All Programs PhoneTools then PhoneTools
39. to clear the check mark OR Select Printer If there is a Connect option on the menu click it to connect to the printer us 215 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting m Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer m f you print large files or many files at one time you may want to add additional memory to the printer Consult the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory You receive a Printer is out of paper error message m After adding paper make sure the printer is online Most printers have an online offline button that you need to press after adding paper Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers m Make sure the Windows volume control is turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 70 and Listening to CDs on page 73 m Makesurethat Mute is not selected For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 70 and Listening to CDs on page 73 Video The external monitor is not working m Make sure that the monitor power is turned on and that the video cable is correctly connected The LCD panel has pixels that are always dark or too bright m This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active matrix LCD screens Gateway s inspection standards keep these to a minimum If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display contact Gateway Technical Support to identify whet
40. your old computer and transfer them to the new one 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 m Click Start select All Programs Accessories System Tools then Files and Settings Transfer Wizard e www gateway com 167 Chapter 13 Moving from Your Old Computer Transferring files You can manually transfer your personal data files by copying them to removable media such as a diskette CD or Zip disk or by using a home network For more information see Networking Your Notebook on page 131 Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in the My Documents folder Look in your old computer s My Documents folder for personal data files Use Windows Search to locate other personal data files To find files in the My Documents folder 1 Click Start then select My Computer 2 Double click the CA drive icon The CA window opens 3 Double click the My Documents folder The M y Documents window opens e You can often identify different data file types by looking at thefile s extension the part of the file name following the last period For example a document file might have a DOC extension File type File usually ends in Documents DOC TXT RTF HTM HTML DOT Spreadsheets XLS XLT TXT Pictures JPG BMP GIF PDF PCT TIF PNG Movies MPEG MPG AVI
41. 17 Enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask for each wireless computer on your ad hoc network The IP Address for computer 1 should end with a 1 and the IP Address for computer 2 should end with a 2 IIT Sr ror Dp Ui Pipe ithe bini sit Pome TCPIW Prapen kei pee pnan Gaag Tea the capaka Tithareast bidda ab paa etre errata ia the papakin Tihereats vmissexlis aol pora meiraa airsradraani V rhe aca pace F trj te magie Pong 2 iae ae F hi mibi 2 inar ae P nier ib nc Hl ge rire cdm EF dei E ED ct TE Caries DP nating ee a ug nar ides tappa Vea con ges E ceding augeat orca aig ler reel mappa IP addet H wm fu IP iiey t32 un du EE mmm 3 fred ipi m om om on Diri pram Diri pirar Ugha kig UHI ever aar Ugia ier DU HZ eee er Pete DUI cred Peisad UL reta Aius DAT ieee Aiue ORE ieee Example IP address Example IP address and subnet mask for and subnet mask for wireless computer 1 wireless computer 2 18 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 19 Click OK to closethe Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ag Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP To connect to an existing wireless Ethernet network 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 4 Right click Wireless Network Connectio
42. 243 DVD 77 multimedia files 76 Windows Media Player file 76 Plug and Play devices USB support for 30 pointer 25 moving 26 ports monitor VGA 6 parallel 6 30 USB 6 30 power AC power adapter 97 advanced settings 99 102 alarms 99 101 automobile airplane adapter 97 battery 97 button 8 16 22 changing modes 98 changing settings 99 connector 6 damaged cord 12 13 EmPower adapter 97 Hibernate mode 98 103 104 management 97 108 schemes 99 100 Standby Resume 15 status pop up menu 22 troubleshooting 214 power indicator 3 printer default 215 installing 30 parallel port 6 sharing 133 troubleshooting 214 printing documents 55 programs dosing 56 opening 26 40 reinstalling 194 244 R radio listening with MusicMatch 84 Radio Approval authorities 106 radio frequency wireless connections 106 RAM 125 127 recalibrating the battery 95 recharging the battery 94 recording audio file 74 CD tracks 80 Recycle Bin 39 deleting files and folders 46 emptying 47 recovering files and folders 46 reinstalling battery 96 hard drive 129 memory 125 peripheral devices 170 printer 170 programs 171 194 software 194 Windows 193 removing files and folders 46 56 180 renaming files and folders 56 replacing battery 96 hard drive 129 memory 125 resolution changing 111 right clicking 26 S safety general precautions 221 guidelines for troubleshooting 198 saving documents 53 scanner installing 30 shar
43. Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 1 muere TEE 2 Left Side usc Les nec p eee taeda eek Rd rA ERE Rab e Eod duds 4 Fight Side is pru RR EREPEXEGQUR Xu ERR FREE ERE EE 5 BaCk Pe CT 6 BOWO codes etes sae rin he eevee ib acc tek Mem e Rt NU D es 7 Keyboard area cia exec bh e km A were d ios ws ac duos y aed 8 Identifying your model sssseeeeeeeeer RR ee 9 ACOOSSOIIOS esas ced ek Rep oa e EE xr e E PE achte iP cer ERA 10 AR o does op oo STEP 11 Connecting the AC adapter 0 00 cece 12 Protecting from power source problems 2000 ee eee eee 14 Starting your notebook sssssssselse s 15 Waking up your notebook sslsleeseseee eh 15 Turning off your notebook sisse eh 16 Switching user accounts lslsslssssele tenes 17 Status Indicators pa xxi Eu RERO Rr RO E Dua KORR US edad 19 Using the keyboard 0 0c cece ee ne 20 NICHT 21 System key combinations 00 0c cece eee 22 Multi function buttons 2 0 ee RI III 24 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 0 eee eae 25 Using the touchpad eere setatis OR aaa kee Dee Ron RE ee ee 26 Connecting the modem 00 c cette tees 28 Connecting to an Ethernet network liliis ee 29 Broadband Internet connections llle 29 Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 30 p Gening Help QUOVIS Reed Rep VEI Pe PITE
44. OCEMBELE SIL CON EBXKOIE ot EHEXCBBUS4 ESL 2 4DS4 TORREZ AGHA LRA DSSSHEAB AS EEA LT E EN ND BU 5 FIBIBBEILADAOn C ain 233 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information VCCI statement 234 This equipment isin the Class B category Information Technology Equipment to beused in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conformsto the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interferencein such residential areas When used near aradio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling ERESI OVT TOREJ ARUBRESS RSS A RHEA VCCI OZ C D lt 2JIZBRRRRE CI CORE ZEIECHSRHSJe cc B y UcuxdD CORBMIIUAVF VEY 3 YS IOUT PASNE SSleSeslSRCICCMHVES RHET HED CIEL UMIRO SU VEU C RAL Regulatory compliance statements Australia and New Zealand Wireless devices Low power Radio LAN type devices radio wave RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicableif these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devicesthat may bein your system areonly qualified for use Australia and New Zealand if a C tick mark and registration number ison the system label
45. Properties dialog box opens Hir Ppor dac aom pa lhe on om ihr biii misc EC Hor He eiry brin p rane niens pilus solace mud Dos Het ip EI risa Aduana Luca 70 www gateway com Adjusting the volume 4 On the Volume tab drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box then click OK e oP To adjust specific volume levels 1 Click Start then select Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 3 Select Adjust the system volume The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens L iiis T Fie miki ijir p He Lb dom e ma om r a agaes crepes ng tes antavan EN um J xj i rmx www gateway com 71 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia 4 OntheVolume tab click Advanced in the Device volume area The Master Volume dialog box opens ENTIS If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the Master Volume dialog box select Options Properties select the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 5 Dragthe volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust then close the window For more information about the volume controls select Help in the Master Volume dialog box 6 Click X in the top right corner of the Master Volume dialog box e 72 www gateway com Listening to CDs Listening to CDs Usethe Windows M edia Player to listen to CDs For
46. Started 33 playing videos 34 starting 32 Hibernate mode 103 104 home office network 132 HPNA 135 137 164 hyperlinks 61 l IEEE 802 11b 136 138 using while traveling 106 installing battery 96 hard drive 129 241 memory 125 PC Cards 122 Internet 58 button 24 connecting to 60 requirements to access 58 sharing access 132 Internet connection broadband 29 136 troubleshooting 206 210 Internet radio 84 Internet service provider ISP 58 connecting to 60 disconnecting from 60 setting up an account 59 IRQ conflicts 203 J jacks Ethernet 4 headphone 4 microphone 4 modem 4 network 4 speaker 4 K Kensington cable lock 107 lock slot 6 key combinations 22 keyboard 8 cleaning 187 shortcuts 56 troubleshooting 207 keys application 21 arrow 21 Break 22 Fn 21 Function 21 LCD CRT 22 Pad Lock 22 Pause 22 242 Scroll Lock 22 Standby 22 Status 22 System 21 volume 21 Windows 21 L label system identification 7 LCD panel troubleshooting 208 LCD CRT key 22 line protector 106 line tester 106 lock Kensington 6 107 M maintenance backing up files 184 checking drive for errors 181 cleaning component exteriors 186 cleaning the case 186 cleaning the keyboard 187 cleaning the mouse 187 cleaning the screen 187 defragmenting 183 deleting files 180 suggested schedule 174 using Scheduled Task Wizard 185 maximize button 42 Media Player 73 76 memory bay 7 graphics 119 installing 125 removing 127 repla
47. The power output of the wireless device or devicesthat may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the Australia Communications Authority ACA and Radio Spectrum management Group RSM G EMI statement This device has been tested and found to comply with thelimitsfor a Class B digital device pursuant to the Australian New Zealand standard AS NZS 3548 set out by the Australian Communications Authority and the Radio Spectrum M anagement Agency New Zealand telecommunication statement for products fitted with Telepermit approved modems The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicatesonly that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditionsfor connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor doesit provide any sort of warranty Aboveall it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor doesit imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services Thisequipment shall not be set up to make automatic callsto the Telecom 111 Emergency Service Important Under power failure conditions this telephone may not operate Make sure that a separate telephone not M dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependen
48. Training Gateway provides the following in person and computerized training Resource In Store Training at Gateway Country stores Gateway CD Learning Libraries Online Training from Learn Gateway 220 Service description Our friendly and knowledgeable software trainers can teach you how to use the Internet and the most popular software programs including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning libraries More than 450 online courses are available from Learn Gateway All you have to do is go online and log in You select the subject matter and the learning format self paced tutorials or virtual classrooms all from the comfort of your computer w gateway com For more information www gateway com country www gateway com training www learnatgateway com pk Regulatory and Legal Information Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it isimportant that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system Seiting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documen
49. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from and many more are available from the Internet and as commercial products Help and For more information on changing the screen saver click Support Start then select Help and Support O To select a screen saver 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 115 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Notebook 3 Click the Screen Saver tab Pea pla y l resiirkes Thee i Debio Soren la m ipeeaae Siti Samum j ee Es Cin mmuna dSrpe a cca oen Torir rona pran srg ard rem grange a For 4 Select a screen saver from the Screen Saver list Windows previews the screen saver 5 f you want to customize the screen saver click Settings and then make your changes If the Settings button is not available you cannot customize the screen saver you selected 6 If you want to display the Welcome Login screen whenever you close the screen saver select the On resume display Welcome screen check box f f you want to change thetime before the screen saver is activated click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box 8 Click OK eS 116 www gateway com Changing the touchpad settings Changing the touchpad settings You can adjust the double click speed pointer speed left hand or right hand configuration and other touchpad settings Help and F
50. adio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Regulatory compliance statements Telecommunications per DOC notice for products fitted with an IC compliant modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification meansthat the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single lineindividual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of servicein some situations Repairsto certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairsor alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions ma
51. alan ei eee ed 56 iau qe SE 57 Learning about the Internet llle 58 Setting up an Internet account 00 cc lees 59 Accessing your Internet account liliis 60 Using the World Wide Web ssseeee e RII 61 Connecting to a Website lliisillssls eh 62 Downloading files 0 0 cece IIIA 63 Usmg emal a cibi Ree xot eder ek ER Vande dad Wied ees 64 Sending e mail 0 00 hn 64 Checking your e mail 0000 eee 65 Using MultiMedia oausaqa dC Ad qd 6d d VuRRR QE dd ada a ROG cupa 67 Using diskettes cect ete eens 68 Using the CD DVD drive 1 2 2 0 0 0 cee eh 69 Inserting a CD or DVD 2 eee 69 Adjusting the volume eee eee 70 Listening to CDS 0 00 hn 73 Recording and playing audio eee eee 74 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 76 Playing a DYD ossis scie dg eed hata Mee eet aaa ped Bea 77 Using MusicMatch sarres irs raorir ENIE eee 78 Playing CDS 2i uses Eee Ee aa h eee a eh Lace ex ee d aee 78 Creating music files lille eh 80 Editing track information 0 ee eh 81 Building a music library 0 0 ce eee 82 Listening to Internet radio 2 ee 84 Using advanced features 2 000 c eee tte 85 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes 87 Setting up your cover page lssssssseeee ees 88 Sending a fax axs
52. an telecommunication information for products fitted with EU approved modems 232 Marking by thesymbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Such markingisindicativethat this equipment meets or exceedsthefollowing technical standards CTR 21 Attachment requirementsfor pan European approval for connection to theanalogue Public Switched Telephone Networks PSTNs of TE excluding TE supporting voice telephony services in which network addressing if provided isby means of Dual ToneMulti Frequency DTMF signaling Warning Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EEC CTR 21 for Pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However dueto differences between theindividual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself givean unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact Gateway Technical Support Regulatory compliance stat
53. aning the exterior liliis eh 186 Cleaning the keyboard 00 0 cece tet 187 Cleaning the Screen 0 ccc ees 187 Cleaning the mouse 00 6 nes 187 15 Restoring Software iiieaozesuusa err tau s weeuss eur Rx VEREVES 189 Reinstalling device drivers illii 189 Updating device drivers l lsllieleee BI 191 Reinstalling Windows eeeeeee eee 193 Reinstalling Windows seeeee ee eae 193 Reinstalling programs 00 ce eee 194 16 TIOUDIGSNOOUNG oaique pi Ed a vae pic d er HE WERE EO FERE 197 Safety guidelines 0 0c ren 198 Troubleshooting e eoe RA DE eee a ee E A O deed 199 FI SUSIODS ia erae ey apne dh Ue et x ia ee a eee Rr 199 Software support tools 0 00 c eect tees 200 CD DVD drive 0 tenets 201 Device installation llle 203 Diskette drive srrossirrrsIr ararsa srir EENE EASE EIA ne 203 Error checking ssec a A R E TE EA ede eee eee 204 File management 2 00 eee nn 205 Hard drive os cree eeu ed ent eR E ezeaceeved nid sede ehh nee tad 205 lucu E UU 206 Keyboard 4 tcc ates exu ped e RD RO kae PA RE Rex Rok RO ONERE opa aei ea y 207 KeBEM et DEI 208 ny PPP 208 MOGI xz sas ext o seam ease Yeah ete ee es adl TEE ora ati XR MUR 208 MOUSE rossin ta ere Vea eee ened ede es dd ed aea x 212 INGIWOIKS taf og hee rio ug a ane ESENE Sweet ees 213 PassWOIGdS sux wade eae ee ad exe adr a e teens wees bes 213 PC Car
54. ar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway O Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware Gateway GoBack Gateway Gold Gateway Learning Ware Gateway Magazine Gateway Micro Server Gateway Money Ware Gateway Music Ware Gateway Networking Solutions Gateway Online Network O N solution Gateway Photo Ware Gateway Professional PCs Gateway Profile Gateway Solo green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo Gateway Teacher Ware Gateway Video Ware HelpSpot InforManager Just click it Learn 9 Gateway Kids BackPack SERVE TO ORDER Server Watchdog SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
55. ard m Make sure a key is not stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart the computer 207 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting LCD panel The screen resolution is not correct m Changethescreen resolution and color depth from the Display Properties dialog box For more information see Adjusting the color depth on page 110 and Adjusting the screen resolution on page 111 The text on the display is dim or difficult to read m Movethe computer away from sources of electrical interference such as televisions unshielded speakers microwaves fluorescent lights and metal beams or shelves m Changethe display settings For more information see Adjusting the screen and desktop settings on page 110 Memory You receive a Memory error message m Makesurethememory modules are inserted correctly in the memory bay slot For more information see Installing memory on page 125 m Usediagnostic programsto help determineif amemory moduleisfailing For more information see Installing memory on page 125 You receive a Not enough memory error message m Close all programs then restart the computer Modem Your modem does not dial or does not connect m Make sure your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone linehas a dial tone See Connecting the modem on page 28 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1 8 meter
56. ards or jacks for connecting to your network Important If you have more than one telephone line in your home or office make sure that all the computers in your network are a connected to jacks that share the same telephone number Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Ethernet isatype of connection commonly used in offices around the world This type of connection can also be used to build small computer networks in the home Ethernet is available at two different speeds standard Ethernet which runs at the same speed as HPNA 2 0 and Fast Ethernet which runs up to ten times faster To create an Ethernet network you or your electrician must install special cablesin your home or office Your computers or Internet appliances must have Ethernet cards or jacksfor connecting to a 10 or 10 100 Ethernet switch or hub If you are connecting just two computers you can eliminate the switch or hub and use a special crossover cable Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office Your municipality m may require you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer 135 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Broadband Internet connections You can use your computer s Ethernet or USB jack for more than just networking Many broadband Internet connections such as cable modems and DSL modems connect to your computer s Ethernet or USB jack Typically if one computer is connected to the Intern
57. at startup when the computer was incorrectly shut down Error checking fixes errors on the hard driveto minimize data loss To prevent Error checking from running when you start your computer make sure you always shut down by selecting Turn Off Computer from the Start menu 204 Troubleshooting File management A file was accidentally deleted To restore deleted files 1 Doubleclick the Recycle Bin icon 2 Right click the file you want to restore then select Restore The file is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you tried to restore a file the file cannot be recovered us Hard drive You receive an Insufficient disk space error message m Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 180 m Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon and selecting Empty Recycle Bin from the pop up menu Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the i Recycle Bin m If possible save your files to a diskette or another drive m If the hard drive is full copy any files not regularly used to diskettes or other backup media then delete them from the hard drive You receive a Data error message m This may bethe result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For more information see Checking the hard drive for
58. ation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body for useof a wireless devicenear the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used morethan 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on and transmitting Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions arelisted below Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation Q regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11B also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the GD option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports Hospitals and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device 223 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Warning Warning Warning Warning 224 Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Since your system is equi
59. ay back then click Open 4 Play thefile by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking I stop us 75 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player The Windows M edia Player can play several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about using the Windows M edia Player select Help To play a file using the Windows Media Player 1 Click Start then select All Programs then Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens ti Eran bee hs Pape Video file information Video screen Play Stop 2 Select File then Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Select the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking BM stop e 76 www gateway com Recording and playing audio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc DVD is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity Because of thisincreased capacity full length movies several albums of music or several gigabytes of data can fit on a single disc If your computer has a DVD drive you can play DVDs with the DVD Player program For more information about playing DVDs select Help in the DVD player program To play a DVD 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in and that the volume is turned up 2 Turn off your system sc
60. bar the Start button and the Recycle Bin icon Desktop elements Description The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the screen containing the Start button on the left and a clock on the right Other buttons on the taskbar represent programs that are running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs ELM files help for Windows and other programs and computer tools and utilities Click the Start button then open a file or program by clicking selecting an item on the menu that opens The Recycle Bin is where files folders and programs that you discarded are stored You must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete them from your computer For instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin see Deleting files and folders on page 46 www gateway com 39 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs open files customize your system get help search for files and folders and more using the Start menu To use the Start menu 1 ClickthesStart button on the lower left of the Windows desktop The Start menu opens showing you the first level of menu items 2 To see all programs and files in the Start menu click All Programs When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it another menu or submenu opens and reveals related files programs or commands 3 Click a file or program to open
61. be pibesranios Duk oic Doi E Visa Gab mias 18 025 al Duk cpsucm equal iz bea Take 4 Select the Enable hibernation check box then click Apply Hibernate mode is now an option you can select on the Advanced tab and in the Turn Off Computer dialog box e www gateway com 103 Chapter 8 Managing Power a To use Hibernate mode m To use hibernation as a power savings mode open the Power Options dialog box click the Power Schemes or Advanced tab select Hibernate as one of the power settings then save the changes by clicking OK m Tomanually place your computer into hibernation click Start then click Turn Off Computer press and hold SHiFT then click Hibernate e 104 www gateway com Travel Tips These tips can make traveling with your notebook more convenient and trouble free This chapter provides information on Using the modem Using your radio frequency wireless connections Transferring files Protecting your notebook from loss and theft Managing your notebook s power efficiently Tips amp Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling download an electronic copy from E www gateway com support manlib www gateway com 105 Chapter 9 Travel Tips Modem m Take a modem cable to connect the modem to telephone jacks If you aretraveling internationally take telephone jack adapters or an acoustic handset coupler m Take a telephone line protector m Take a telephone l
62. bution To be able to play a DVD the regional code on the disc and the regional code for the DVD drive must match The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by delivery address for your computer The regional code for the disc is on the disc disc documentation or packaging To clean a CD or DVD m Wipe from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product made especially for the purpose 202 www gateway Troubleshooting Device installation You have computer problems after adding a new device Sometimes a new device such as a PC Card can cause a system resource IRQ conflict Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict To check IRQ usage 1 Click Start then select Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Click System click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager opens 3 Click View select Resources by type then double click Interrupt request IRQ All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed us To free IRQ resources for the new device 1 In the Device Manager check the device list for a resource conflict A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle 2 Remove the device you are trying to install then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable 3 Right click the deviceor port you want to disable then select Disable The device or port is disabled us Diskett
63. ca Online program Your computer disconnects from the Internet Make sure that your computer disconnects correctly from your Internet account If you do not have an unlimited M hours ISP account you may have to pay for the time that you are connected even if you are not at the computer Important e If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for disconnecting 60 Using the World Wide Web Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages which are electronic documents that you view using a Web page display program called a browser You can use any of the commercially available Web browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer which comes installed on your new computer 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 to shop track investments read the news download programs and much more You can explore a Web site or visit other Web sites by clicking areas on the Web page called links or hyperlinks A link may be colored or underlined text a picture or an animated image You can identify alink by moving the mouse pointer over it If the pointer changes to a hand the item is a link To learn more about using th
64. can change the screen resolution to a size you prefer For example you can increase the resolution to fit more icons on your desktop or you can decreasethe resolution to make reading and identifying objectson the display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear oF To change the screen resolution 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 111 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Notebook 3 Click the Settings tab Bsp lese Preariiies alot mui High Ql 4 Drag the Screen Resolution slider to the size you prefer 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes e 112 www gateway com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Applying a color scheme A color scheme is a set of colors that you can apply to your Windows environment For example you can change the appearance of such things as the desktop windows and dialog boxes You can select an existing scheme or create your own Help and For more information on applying a color scheme click Support Start then select Help and Support r To select a color scheme 1 Click Start then select Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display then click the Appearance tab TIPO T TALI o Therese Deskian Eisen oem Sem eie 3 Select a scheme from t
65. cing 125 troubleshooting 208 menu bar 42 messages checking e mail 65 sending e mail 64 microphone jack 4 MIDI file 76 minimize button 42 model number 107 modem 58 connecting 28 international adapter 106 jack 4 troubleshooting 208 monitor VGA port 6 mouse cleaning 187 troubleshooting 212 moving files 168 Internet settings 169 pointer 26 screen objects 27 MP3 file creating 80 editing track information 81 playing 76 streaming 133 MPEG file 76 streaming 133 multi function buttons 8 customizing 118 multimedia playing audio CD 73 playing DVD 77 recording audio 74 using Windows M edia Player 73 76 multi player game playing 133 music library building 82 changing settings 83 MusicM atch building a music library 82 creating music files 80 editing track information 81 listening to Internet radio 84 playing audio CD 78 N navigation keys 21 network jack 4 troubleshooting 213 network equipment shopping list 164 Network Setup Wizard 142 Norton Antivirus 177 numeric keypad 21 O online help 32 35 opening documents 54 files 26 folders 26 programs 26 40 P Pad Lock indicator 19 system key 22 parallel port 6 30 password 107 213 pasting files and folders 45 56 text and graphics 56 pause text scrolling 22 PC Card adding 122 eject buttons 4 installing 122 slots 4 troubleshooting 213 PC Doctor 200 peripheral devices 30 playing audio CD 73 audio CD with MusicMatch 78 audio file 75
66. cursor up down right or left 21 Chapter 2 Getting Started System key combinations When you press an FN key and a system key at the same time the notebook performs the action identified by the green text or icon on the key Press FN and this To function key Display the power status box in the upper left corner of your F2 screen The box shows the battery charge level the BIOS version Status and whether the AC adapter is being used Press the key combination again to close this box F3 Toggle the notebook screen between the LCD an external monitor or both displays at the same time A monitor must be LCD CRT plugged into the monitor port on the notebook x Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby F4 mode Standby a F9 Turn on Pad Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this key combination again to turn off Pad Lock The Pad Lock status Pad s RE Lock indicator appears while this function is turned on Pause the text scrolling in a DOS screen The Scroll Lock status F10 des usps Scroll indicator appears when this function is turned on Press the key Lock combination again to continue scrolling This function is only available in some programs F11 Pause execution of a DOS program This function is only available in some programs Pause F12 Stop the currently running DOS program This function is only available in some programs Break Mute the sound
67. ded wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 221 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your system has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 9 To update device drivers 1 Place Disc 1 of the System Restoration Kit into your CD DVD drive The System Restoration Kit program starts Go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 2 Click Start then select Run The Run dialog box opens 3 IntheOpentext box type DA RUNMENU EXE whereD isthe drive letter of your CD DVD drive 4 Click OK The System Restoration Kit program starts 5 If the Welcome to the System Restoration Kit window opens close it by clicking OK 6 Click the Update tab 191 Chapter 15 Restoring Software f 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 restart your computer to completetheinstallation However if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer follow the on screen instructions e 192 www gateway com Reinstalling Windows Reinstalling Windows If your computer is not working properly try the following optionsto correct the problem m Reinstalling devicedrivers For moreinformation see Reinstalling device drivers on page 189 m T
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69. e i drive eject button Ethernet jack Miop ene button slot Speaker jack jack Component Icon Description p p Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack For more information see Connecting the modem on page 28 Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet 10 100 network cable into this jack For more Sh information see Connecting to an Ethernet network on page 29 Speaker jack Q Plug external speakers or headphones into this jack Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack A PC Card eject Press the eject button to remove a PC Card from a PC Card slot button For more information see Adding PC Cards on page 122 PC Card slot um Insert one Type II or Type III PC Card into this slot For more information see Adding PC Cards on page 122 Diskette drive Insert a standard 3 5 inch diskette into this drive For more information see Using diskettes on page 68 Diskette drive Press the eject button to remove a diskette from the drive eject button 4 www gateway com Right Side Right Side CD DVD CD DVD Battery drive driv a eject indicator eo VD drive eject button Component Icon Description Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay For more information see Changing batteries on page 96 CD DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive For more information see Using the CD DVD drive on page 69 CD DVD drive indicator Lights up when the computer is accessing the CD DVD drive CD DVD drive eject Press
70. e Log Off Windows dialog box opens Log Off Windows www gateway com 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 Click Switch User to switch between your user accounts The Windows logon screen opens 3 Select the user account that you want to activate When you switch between users any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run e 18 v gateway com Status indicators Status indicators Diskette drive Scroll lock Hard drive Optical disc Pad lock pin Caps lock Indicator Caps Lock Pad Lock Scroll Lock Diskette drive Hard drive Optical disc drive Icon Q c9 Cb Gb Description Turns on when Caps Lock is activated Turns on when the embedded numeric keypad is activated Turns on when Scroll Lock is activated Turns on when the standard 1 44 MB diskette drive is in use Turns on when the hard drive is in use Turns on when the CD DVD drive is in use 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started Using the keyboard Your notebook features a keyboard that has the same functionality as a desktop computer keyboard Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions The alternate function is printed on the key in green text You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a keyboard Function keys System keys Volume keys Navigation keys FN key Windows Numeric Windows Arrow keys
71. e Web browser features select Help in the menu bar Mtmersrersereert terest 3 ie omm mae Hadas EA m F Gm aa imm jf gfe d t Be dina noms ee ee n B Web E bury server n ER page T x WT I pe E Aue n uma amd llo d RR mri ESTERI Link e Hii Re tiu DET AER E JB mad moe ers DE HOA AB Lorue Bestiary B ieee d Goce www gateway com 61 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP such as America Online you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web Help and For more information on connecting to a Web site click Support Start then select Help and Support Dy To connect to a Web site 62 1 2 Connect to your Internet account After the computer connects a default opening page or welcome screen opens To go to a different Web site type the address called a URL for Universal Resource Locator in the browser address bar for example www gateway com then click GO on the browser address bar h a A5 E E M lO 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 computer and displays the page on the site that you requested e Sometimes Web pages display slowly The speed that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page a
72. e drive The diskette drive is not recognized m Shut down and restart your computer You receive a Access Denied or Write protect error message m Movethe write protection tab in the upper right corner of the diskette down unprotected m Thediskette may befull Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again 203 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting m Notall diskettes are BM compatible Make sure the diskette you are using is IBM compatible m Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive You receive a Disk is full error message m Delete unnecessary files on the diskette m Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive m Run Error checking on the diskette For moreinformation see Checking thehard drivefor errors on page 181 If errorsare detected and corrected try using the diskette again You receive a Non system disk or Disk error error message m Eject the diskette from the diskette drive then press ENTER m Make sure the diskette you are using is IBM compatible The indicator on the diskette drive is lit continuously m Removethediskettefrom thedrive If theindicator stayson try restarting your computer Error checking When you started your computer it ran Error checking The computer probably had its power interrupted or was incorrectly shut down Windows automatically runs Error checking
73. e the disc label is facing up m Try adifferent disc Occasionally discs are flawed and cannot be read by the drive m Clean the disc For more information see To clean a CD or DVD on page 202 m Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your computer An audio CD does not produce sound m Make sure the CD label is facing up m Makesurethe volume controls are turned up For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 70 and Listening to CDs on page 73 m Make sure mute controls are turned off or To make sure mute is turned off 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume M ake sure that the Mute check box is not selected For more information about the mute setting see Adjusting the volume on page 70 e m Clean the CD For more information see To clean a CD or DVD on page 202 m Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your computer m Reinstall theaudio devicedrivers For moreinformation see Reinstalling device drivers on page 189 201 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting A DVD movie will not play m Make sure the label is facing up m Shut down and restart your computer m The DVD s regional code and your computer s regional code may not match Regional codes help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distri
74. eb browser 58 61 Web page 61 Web site 61 connecting to 62 Gateway 36 window 41 close button 42 dosing 56 maximize button 42 menu bar 42 minimize button 42 title bar 42 Windows desktop 38 reinstalling 193 reinstalling device drivers 190 updating device drivers 191 Windows key 21 Windows Media Player 73 wireless connections using while traveling 106 wireless Ethernet 136 138 checking signal strength 162 configuring Windows XP 146 connecting to 161 creating network 150 setting up in Windows XP 141 turning off 149 turning on 149 World Wide Web WWW 61 downloading files 63 write protection for diskettes 176 247 248
75. eciec tie ug be a eU RR REGqUU ie ENS ER ERU 90 Faxing from programs lssssseeeeee teas 92 Receiving and viewing a fax 0 cc eee 92 8 Managing Power Li po psa XV pH Ioqadd qiciburea dd deb E nunnana 93 Monitoring the battery charge 0 ce II 94 Recharging the battery llisllieeleele eh 94 Recalibrating the battery lllelleeleeeee A 95 Changing batteries llisleseeeese s 96 Extending battery life 2 I 97 Conserving battery power sssslseeses e 97 Using alternate power sources 00 cece eee eee 97 Changing power modes lesse 98 Changing power settings 0 0 6 cee ees 99 Changing the power scheme 00 c cece eee e teens 100 Changing alarm options 0 00 cece 101 Changing advanced power management settings 0005 102 Using Hibernate mode cece tte 103 B Travel TG ihc ddd deese TX dd RS PREX QE ERES CK D erences 105 MOOG REM 106 Radio frequency wireless connections 0 00 e eee eee 106 168 seca nce es iier oe oec wine aoe eal ET sen Reese RAE E eae Mae eas 107 SIT a ETE 107 gms 108 10 Customizing Your Notebook sss 109 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings llle 110 Adjusting the color depth llsllllseleeee eh 110 Adjusting the screen resolution 0 00 cece eee 111 Applying a color scheme 0 00 teas 113
76. eed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K Your ISP may not support 48K uploads You can check modem connection speeds and dial up network DUN connections by accessing the gateway your way dial up server The server also contains drivers patches and updates for current Gateway hardware and software The server provides a secure connection and is a stand alone server You cannot use it to access the Internet The server cannot be accessed Mondays from 8 00 a m to 12 00 p m CST To access the gateway your way dial up server Insert Disc 1 of the System Restoration Kit N Select Help C2 Click Support Web Site then follow the on screen instructions A To check your modem connection speed select the Direct Dial option After your modem connects move the mouse cursor over the Dial Up Networking icon located next to the clock on your Taskbar your modem connection speed appears e Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14 400 bps when you have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14 400 bps Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by the computer m Makesuretheline connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the modem See Connecting the modem on page 28 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly m If the modem shares the telephone line with another device make sure the teleph
77. eft corner of the screen The Status display shows the current power source the battery charge and the power management mode m Looking at the battery charge indicator m A green light indicates the battery is fully charged m An orange light indicates the battery is being charged m Ared light indicates the battery is low m A red blinking light indicates the battery is critically low m An orange blinking light indicates the battery is malfunctioning m Waiting for a Low Battery warning message to appear If your battery charge indicators display what looks like an inaccurate charge you may need to recalibrate the battery For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 95 Recharging the battery The battery recharges while it is installed and your notebook is connected to AC power While the battery is recharging the battery charge indicator turns orange and the battery icon on the taskbar has a lightning bolt s 94 Hecalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low you may need to recalibrate your battery You should also recalibratethe battery once a month to maintain theaccuracy of the battery gauge To recalibrate the battery 1 2 3 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your notebook When you see the startup screen press F2 The BIOS Setup program opens Click Exit then select Bat
78. eif these devicesare present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devicesthat may bein your system are only qualified for usein Canada if an Industry Canada ID number ison 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 devicenear the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used morethan 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada Operation of this deviceis subject to thefollowingtwo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Warning To prevent radio interference to licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 228 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for r
79. eless Ethernet For a wireless Ethernet network you need m A wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11b PCI card installed in each desktop computer OR A wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11b PC Card installed in each notebook computer that does not have wireless Ethernet built in m A wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11b Access Point if you want to connect your wireless Ethernet to the Internet or a wired network Wireless Ethernet PC card Wireless Ethernet Access Point For more information For moreinformation about the Gateway Connected Home or networking an office discuss your particular needs with your Gateway Country Store representative In addition several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking Refer to these sources for more information about networking your home or office with HPNA Ethernet or Wireless Ethernet 166 www gateway com Moving from Your Old Computer Transferring software and hardware from your old computer If your new computer is replacing an old computer you may have personal data files Internet settings a printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can move your data files and personal settings from your old computer to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard You can take your display Internet and e mail settings from
80. ements European radio approval information for products fitted with EU approved radio devices This Product isa Notebook computer low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operatingin the2 4 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which isintended for homeor office use This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are only qualified for usein the European Union or associated areasif a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol ison thesystem label The power output of the wireless device or devicesthat may be embedded in you notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission through the R amp TTE directi ve European States qualified under wireless approvals EU Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France with frequency restrictions Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden and the United Kingdom Accept EU Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland European States with restrictions on use EU In France the frequency range is restricted to 2446 2483 5 MHz for devices above 10 mW transmitting power such as wireless LAN Accept EU No limitations at this time 231 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Europe
81. ements Japan Wireless devices Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operatingin the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicableif these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devicesthat may bein your system areonly qualified for usein Japan if a TELEC ID is on the system label Operational guidelinesfor 2 4 GHz band wireless equi pment if equipped Thisequipment usesthe 2 4 GHz ISM frequency band ThelSM band istheindustrial scientific and medical device band Devicesthat might also usethis band are microwave ovens other LAN devices amateur radio stations licensed premises radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations Priorto setting up your device 1 Make sure that there are no other devices in your area using the same frequency band 2 Change the channel location or discontinue device use if you are interfering with any other radio station 3 Contact Gateway if you have any problems with this device Oia ORAL OS COMBO R AA RRL2 AGHz zi CT COMRMCLETLUVSORR HS ER FARBEOIED HOMER LOBES VETAS NTD REET 18 Artal HORA RR Ste RLERE ME IRRm PVF AT Rig OUR ORE CRS MERSH TET 1 COMBAT ARI xr C ORR MEAENTWORWCE EHBLT F 2 5 TORRE ORREL COMICBRTBMRA LEBAICIL REWMI DHENA ESLEL BROKHOGILE LTTE 3 PARA TOMBRYV
82. eparation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body for use of a wireless devicenear the body this does not include extremities istypical This device should be used morethan 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices areon The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by SCT Unintentional emitter Atthistimethere areno mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters However this device does comply with multiplerequirementsfor other countries and regions as listed on the system label and in the users manual European Union The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark CC European directives 230 ThisInformation Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 89 336 EEC with amending directives 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC as per EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 55024 Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 a Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 199 5 EC as per CTR21 if fitted with a modem device ETS 300 328 2 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 1 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 17 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device Regulatory compliance stat
83. erc a vnlt cit o mag Mmm Hass iem 3 Select the categories that you want to display in the columns then dick OK us www gateway com 83 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Listening to Internet radio Use the Radio feature in MusicMatch to listen to Internet Radio stations a To listen to an Internet radio station 1 Connect to the Internet then in MusicMatch click Radio Stations CO burning A musicmatch My Smads g Feana ed Sadie Berta Bare m Hos Herr H Js BA Eide na Bra Stations o Bramki ae Stathers B a Popia Sistars 84 siali himia ecreete a ator 0 dia Flap i Piper ig Enni Hin x A Barrenirem nes a EHE in Fuer Honc Erari Hills Had Fon Ein His Cami lack Lum sirip Hih Shes Nesna Ober edge nd mine Coney loti m Aird ferai www gateway com Using MusicMatch 2 To select one of the MusicMatch Internet radio stations select one of the Popular Stations You can also choose another Internet radio station by clicking Broadcast Stations then clicking Station Selector fet t here re ImTugcrTHIELF E uu Ss Ped ed Sales s Bai Bae ot Hran H By Epa Gea c Era Staller Brands aei sparen o Popia Satharrs gt ih Mri ilie Al jure R pi aed Pee Feri 3 Select aradio station then click Play MusicMatch connectsto the station Ss Using advanced features You can also use MusicMatch to create your own music CDs and to download MP3
84. ess this network by connecting your computer to a telephone DSL Digital Subscriber Line or cable line and signing up with an Internet Service Provider ISP ATNI Internet Servers P4 store information so other x Mr A computers can accessit 7 LAN 2 SAS from the Internet e I 1VANNSS I m Jt NI M 4 atr au N gt l A te 4 ae s fe opal ISP Servers 1 y Ss a our PAE let you connect to I DAS 1 len Ds ri the Internet and El Neva BESP I oe roug access your e mail N i ed Sr sd messages A Pi No If you want to access the Internet you need m A modem a device that connects your computer using a telephone DSL or cable line to other computers or servers m An Internet Service Provider a company that provides access to the Internet through an ISP server When you connect to an ISP the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e mail messages m A Web browser a program that displays information from the World Wide Web m An e mail program a program that lets you create send and receive e mail messages over the Internet 58 Setting up an Internet account 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 as an ISP follow these instructions to set up and connect to you
85. et other networked computers can access the Internet through the shared Internet connection A broadband versus dial up connection adds speed and an alwayson connection to your home network Wireless Connections Instead of connecting your computers with wires you can consider a wireless networks Wireless Ethernet is ideal for creating a home or office network Warning 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 IEEE 802 11b also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Important If your system came equipped with an internal radio frequency wireless device see Safety Regulatory and m Legal Information on page 221 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your system has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 9 Wireless Ethernet 136 A wireless Ethernet network also known as IEEE 802 11b or WiFi exceeds the speed of either HPNA 2 0 or standard Ethernet In addition this type of network allows you the freedom to move about your home or office with your computer For example you can take your notebook computer from your home office to your patio without having a telephone or Ethernet jack available Selectin
86. g Power Changing advanced power management settings Help and For more information on changing power settings click Support Start then select Help and Support GP To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Advanced tab Viren Daliri Prisci ee Tale i Fiesa Lohsee Giggs Pome hap Hin dde 3 Ug aec Fes peang iiti paa end bs abe deem hes icon an ihe Lai Eb eara Fea ened ahar copper reruma iron sled Varr pazi Con gram bation ori rey caie Wes a tabal paesi Pas pl barki on ies Cen Caged bey 3 JC ca 4 Select a power savings mode to be activated by the power button then save the changes by clicking OK rs 102 www gateway com Changing power settings Using Hibernate mode Help and For more information on changing power settings click Support Start then select Help and Support To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Hibernate tab Pirwa Cpe lari pripiti Fimea haer dpa Poe Bee Ajara sede Ween your Compan Sabet dpe eshte d hae hy remp pe ous tard rib and then chur deser I arn yaa corpa caer 2 nb hientahEm d ufum oo br pre Db Hina E m
87. g a network connection Assessing your connection needs To select the type of network that will work best for you consider how you will use your network HPNA An HPNA network is appropriate if Your home small office or home office has a telephone jack with the same telephone number in each room that has a device you want to connect You have several Windows based computers that are used for drive sharing printing to a single printer or surfing the Internet Your notebook computer has one of the following m An HPNA jack for connecting to a telephone jack m A USB port to connect to a HPNA adapter Cost savings is more important than network speed m Your connection speed needs are less than 10000 Kbps see Comparing Ethernet An data transfer speed on page 139 Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network is appropriate if You are building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each room that has a device you want to connect You are creating a network in an office or business Network speed is more important than cost savings You have a combination of Windows based computers and non Windows based computers that are used for drive sharing printing to a single printer or surfing the Internet Your notebook computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network 137 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11b WiFi A wireless Ethernet network is appropria
88. g box opens Wireless Metwork Properties Hawak namas HDH ET Wielas naiak key WEF Tha rol cil apaid kirg Fr eae olca Cis enceyption WEP enabled Olhai Authentication Shania ack Tihs 2 compuder to compatet ed Faxc narn bu aber ponis du not upad NM 9 Enter the name of the network For a peer to peer network this can be any network name not already in use for example Adhoc 10 Click the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network check box 11 If an encryption key has been agreed to by the other members of your network enter this value 12 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box www gateway com 159 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 13 Click the General tab L While Miter Cesrgicllar J lzbxgestixk Toes uini E CRHOCO wake L FT Cad 1 3 elt T har connactzm ura ha ining ire d Cert Mirza Neto ie eed Parim Sar ba Hac ono Pleban 1 F LUS Packet S cheba at 14 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens 15 Click the General tab ILE Propet Tei ran ge FP eating adea bea i er cadens ap Hec capabi Ehara Bi iiad ba ih poaa Piiira riir aki aara Va he ee F osnngr ise ce F hee mini old C ge tha oliin EP jaa SO pie Dui men den gears Cina Hoa ihig DH career tee 160 www gateway com Using a wireless network 16 Click Use the following IP address
89. he right Speakers Provide audio output Speakers are disabled while headphones are connected Battery charge indicator The LED shows the battery activity and status Green battery is fully charged Orange battery is being charged Red battery is low Blinking and red battery is very low Blinking and orange battery is malfunctioning 2 www gateway com Component Power indicator Warning Important m Front Icon Description Lights up when the notebook is turned on and shows notebook power status LED on notebook is ON LED off notebook is OFF or in Hibernate mode LED flashing notebook is in Standby mode 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 IEEE 802 11b also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi communication devices is an example of devices that provide wireless communication If your system came equipped with an internal radio frequency wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 221 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your system has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 9 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Left Side Modem jack PC Card PC Card Diskette Diskette driv
90. he Color Scheme list then click OK e www gateway com 113 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Notebook Changing the desktop background The Windows desktop background picture can be changed Windows provides several alternative backgrounds or you can use picturesthat you have created or retrieved from other sources Help and For more information on changing the desktop Support background click Start then select Help and Support ar To change the desktop background 1 Click Start then select Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display then click the Desktop tab Isglay l escities Thee Dian Eisen em ppan Sei Hoehne Beer cies a ee paie Posten Sed wired iih Sj Zas boks uim Duin O m J ces aere 114 www gateway com Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Select a background picture from the Background list OR Select a background picture from another location by clicking Browse 4 If you want the picture you choseto cover the entire screen select Stretch or Tile from the Position list 5 If the picture you chose does not cover the entire screen and you did not chooseto tileor stretch theimage in Step 4 you can changethe solid color behind the picture by selecting a color from the Color list 6 Click OK eS Selecting a screen saver You can usea screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer
91. he information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A computer almost always has morethan one drive Each drive has a letter usually Local Disk C for the hard drive and 3 Floppy A for the diskette drive You may also have more drives such as a CD DVD drive To view the drives on your computer m Click Start then select My Computer from the Start menu hic Prz niam Drives p H naa us To see the files and folders on a drive m Doubleclick the driveicon If you do not seethecontents of a drive after you double click its icon click Show the contents of this drive e www gateway com 43 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Creating folders Folders 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 information on a computer is stored in files Folders Files oP To create a folder 1 Click Start then select My Computer from the Start menu 2 Doubleclick thedriveor folder for example the Local Disk C where you want to put the new folder The drive or folder window opens If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder click Show the contents of this drive 3 Select File then New then Folder The new folder
92. he keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off the computer and turn the unit upside down Let the liquid drain then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again If the keyboard does not work after it dries you may need to replace it Cleaning the screen Use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen and wipe the screen with the cloth Caution An LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia based A window cleaners Cleaning the mouse If you have a mouse and the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the screen or becomes difficult to control precisely then cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy Help and For a video demonstration on cleaning the mouse click Support Start then select Help and Support To clean your mouse 1 Turn the mouse upside down 2 Rotatetheretaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter clockwise ms NT 187 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Remove the retaining ring and mouse ball Z 4 Remove any dust lint or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth 5 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol 9 6 Replace the mouse bal
93. her arepair or replacement isjustified based on thenumber of pixels affected 216 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your computer follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Technical Support Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a power strip make sure that it is switched on If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not appear to work make sure that all cables are plugged in securely If you have recently installed hardware or software make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway refer to the manufacturer documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program consult m Online Help m Printed documentation m The Microsoft Windows documentation m The software publisher s Web site Consult the troubleshooting section of this chapter Warning To avoid bodily injury do not attempt to troubleshoot your O computer problem if Power cords or plugs are damaged Liquid has been spilled into your computer Your computer was dropped The cabinet was damaged Instead unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician Have your customer ID serial number and order number available alo
94. i www gateway com 179 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook Using Disk Cleanup Delete unneeded files such as temporary Windows files to free hard drive space Help and Support To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program For more information on using Disk Cleanup click Start then select Help and Support 1 Click Start then select My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from then select Properties The System Properties dialog box opens at the General tab aiai hak jE j Prepritis Leah Fosse Hem heey am Fam Local Diae Tie mam VL Bi Uni mos 12H XLWE DE ien B l ue TREO FORE HE aas i parmis ME irim 3 Click Disk Cleanup The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens 180 www gateway com Managing hard drive space 4 Select the check box beside each file type you want to delete For more information about file types you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup dialog box 5 Click OK then click Yes us Checking the hard drive for errors The Error checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so that Windows does not use them If you use your computer several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use your computer less frequently once amonth may be ade
95. ificationsto maintain uninterrupted service Thisequipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to party lineserviceis subject to statetariffs Contact the state public utility commission or public service commission for information When programming or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on thelineand briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activitiesin the off peak hours such as early morning or late evenings The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makesit unlawful for any person to usea computer or other electronic deviceto send any message via atelephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at thetop or bottom of each transmitted page oron thefirst page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sendingthe message and thetelephonenumber of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with thefax branding requirement 227 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Canada Industry Canada IC Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicabl
96. igital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equipment Regul Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilieur du Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must ta CN accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Bluetooth RLAN Approvals Fcc ID ic C ID Gateway serial Mexico ID Mexico ID number Bn Gateway part number Revision code and display type processor size TH10 TY Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Accessories 10 Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook Batteries and automobile airplane power adapters If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods you may want to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary With an automobile airplane power adapter you can save battery power by plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane in flight power receptacle Carrying cases Gateway has large capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accessories or supplies External devices You can attach external devices such asa keyboard mouse printer or monitor to your notebook Memory Large prog
97. ill appears disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser then reconnect and open the browser If you still get the error your ISP may be having technical difficulties 206 Troubleshooting Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance m Thecondition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone company m The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers m The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages m Having multiple Web browsers open performing multiple downloads and having multiple programs open on your computer People are sending you e mail messages but you have not received any mail m Click the receive button in your e mail program m Make sure your account with your Internet Service Provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help Keyboard The external keyboard does not work m Make sure the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly m Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure the keyboard port works m If you spilled liquid in the keyboard turn off the computer and unplug the keyboard Clean the keyboard and turn it upside down to drain it Let the keyboard dry before using it again A keyboard character keeps repeating or you receive a Keyboard stuck or Key failure error message m Make sure that nothing is resting on the keybo
98. indow right click thefile then select Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag dialog box opens ABE NE T Tiack pij Feri rrea fidita m Eris ord aire 3 Enter information such as track title lead artist album and genre 4 Click OK The new track information is displayed in the MusicMatch playlist music library and recorder e www gateway com 81 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Building a music library 82 Use MusicMatch to build a music library You can organize your music tracks by categories find a track quickly by using the sort features and add information to a music file You can add music tracks to your music library by m Creating MP3 files When you create M P3 files from the tracks on your music CD MusicMatch automatically adds these files to your music library m Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music library m Downloading files from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet M P3 files that you download are automatically added to your music library Using MusicMatch Changing the music library display settings a To change the music library display settings 1 In MusicMatch select Options then Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click the Music Library tab Gere Piae ersi Pham Lees CDU eee Som Maa Lim hy EN ia ie emer tT Ee ug eS Feci fr each bach irae acr C Crest rag esum acing
99. ine tester to check for unsafe lines especially if you are traveling internationally m Takeremote access information with you so you can connect to your ISP while outside of your usual calling area A list of country dialing codes may be especially useful if you are traveling internationally Radio frequency wireless connections 106 m Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices If your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to your trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 221 for general wireless regulatory guidelines Wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devicesto beturned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11B also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi communication devices are examples of devices which use wireless to communicate For more information see Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off on page 149 Files Copy your working files from your desktop computer to your notebook before you travel If you need to access your desktop computer files from your notebook while traveling set up the desktop computer for remote
100. information on opening a document click Start Support then select Help and Support To open a document in Microsoft Word 1 Click Start then select All Programs then Microsoft Word Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens 2 Select File then Open 54 www gateway com Working with documents 3 Find the folder you want to open in the Look in list Tis ra I en Pir nete t Piaget Fist tree DAR aad poneis 4 Doubleclick the document file name The document opens e Printing a document To print a document you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer For moreinformation about installing or using your printer refer to the printer documentation Help and For more information on printing a document click Start Support then select Help and Support To print a document in Microsoft Word 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start Microsoft Word and open a document 3 Select File then Print The Print dialog box opens 4 Select the print options then click OK The document prints e www gateway com 55 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can usein Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows For more information on Windows shortcuts see your Windows or program documentation To Do this Copy a file folder text or graphic Select the item then
101. ing 133 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 185 screen adjusting settings 110 changing color depth 110 changing number of colors 110 changing resolution 111 saver 115 troubleshooting 208 216 screen objects getting information 26 moving 27 selecting 26 Scroll Lock status indicator 19 22 system key 22 Search utility 50 searching for files and folders 48 49 security while traveling 107 serial number 107 setting up safety precautions 221 shortcut menus accessing 26 shortcuts dosing programs 56 closing windows 56 copying 56 cutting 56 deleting files and folders 56 keyboard 56 pasting 56 renaming files and folders 56 selecting items in a list 56 small office network 132 SO DIMM 125 software dosing 56 opening 26 40 reinstalling 194 sound adjusting 70 controls 70 mute 70 troubleshooting 216 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 74 playing file 75 speakers built in 2 jack 4 standby mode 22 98 Start button 39 Start menu 40 starting notebook 15 programs 26 40 startup diskette 175 static electricity 124 status indicator 8 battery charge 2 Caps Lock 19 CD 19 diskette drive 19 hard drive 19 Pad Lock 19 22 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 22 support tool PC Doctor 200 surge protector 14 Suspend 22 system identification label 7 system key combinations 22 system keys 21 system memory allocating 119 T taskbar 39 technical support automated troubleshooting 218 FaxBack support 218 resources 217 Technical Support 218 tips
102. ing folders and their subfolders until you find the file or folder you want e 48 www gateway com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive you can use the Search utility to search by m Name or part of a name m Creation date m Modification date m Filetype m Text contained in the file E Time period in which it was created or modified You can also combine search criteria to refine searches Files and folders found using these utilities can be opened copied cut renamed or deleted directly from the list in the results window 49 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Using the Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utility 1 Click Start then select Search The search window opens Click All files and folders deris eng cn ai cb ies rerum brim Ahy partim mra Sis A em nb rae m Eon m eriam aie Wire um pie LI LIB Chu cd mum mo I 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window 50 If you type all of the name Search will list all files and folders of that name If you type part of the name Search will list all of thefileand folder names containing the letters you typed www gateway co
103. iruses 1 2 3 Click Start then select All Programs Norton AntiVirus then Norton AntiVirus 2002 Norton AntiVirus opens Click Scan for Viruses Select the type of scan you want to make in the Scan area then under Actions click Scan e 177 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook or To remove a virus 1 Find and remove the virus immediately using Norton AntiVirus 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds 3 Turn on the computer and rescan for the virus e To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Click Start then select All Programs Norton AntiVirus then LiveUpdate Norton AntiVirus The LiveUpdate wizard opens 2 Follow the on screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files 3 When the program has finished updating click Finish e 178 www gateway com Managing hard drive space Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to manage your hard drive Checking hard drive space Help and For more information on checking hard drive space click Support Start then select Help and Support To check hard drive space 1 Click Start then select My Computer 2 Right click the drive that you want to check for available file space then select Properties Drive space information appears Li ad ihai jE p Prep tin a Tra Loi h Tk aea 4E Wi ai 110W DE ien BE mee TEO SCD ata Taris MEY GE r
104. l and lock the retaining ring into place e 188 www gateway com Restoring Software Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as monitors CD DVD drives and modems Driverstranslate information between computer devices and programs Drivers for your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway If you install a new device you need to install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer You should reinstall device drivers m f directed to do so while troubleshooting m ifyouseeamessageindicatingthat thereisa problem with a device driver If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this section seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer servicetechnician Reinstall the device drivers if you are directed to do so whiletroubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver Help and For more information on reinstalling device drivers click Support Start then select Help and Support www gateway com 189 Chapter 15 Restoring Software or To reinstall device drivers 190 1 Place Disc 1 of the System Restoration Kit into your CD DVD drive The System Restoration Kit program starts Go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Click Start then select Run The Run dialog box opens In the Open text box type DA RUNMENU EXE where D isthedrive letter of your CD DVD
105. ll memory information to the hard drive then turns the power completely off If your computer is On On In Standby or Hibernate mode and you want to Enter Standby mode Enter Hibernate mode must be enabled Exit Standby or Hibernate mode lhen Click Start then click Turn Off Computer then click Stand By Click Start then click Turn Off Computer press and hold SHIFT then click Hibernate Press the power button Changing power settings Changing power settings You can change the function of the power button Standby key and power saving timers by changing power settings on your notebook You can customize power settings from the Windows Control Panel by selecting power schemes setting power alarms adjusting advanced power settings and activating Hibernate mode Power schemes groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the monitor 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 let you assign different power saving modes to the power button and Standby key 99 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing the power scheme Help and For more information on changing power settings click Support Start then select Help and Support ap To change the power scheme 1 Click Start then select Control Panel
106. ll not print Check the cable between the printer and the computer Make sure it is connected to the proper port Most printers have an online offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing Press the button to put the printer online m Check the connector and cable for bent or broken pins 214 Reinstall the printer driver Use the manual that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver Troubleshooting m If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure you have selected it in the printer setup To set a default printer 1 Click Start then select Control Panel If you do not see the Printers and Faxes icon click Switch to Classic View 2 Click double click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens 3 Right click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer then select Set as Default Printer us You receive a Printer queue is full error message m Make sure the printer is not set to work offline To make sure the printer is not set to work offline 1 2 Click Start then select Control Panel If you do not see the Printers and Faxes icon click Switch to Classic View Click double click the Printers and Faxes icon ThePrinters and Faxes window opens Double click the icon for the printer you want to use Select Printer If thereisa Use Printer Offline option on the menu click it
107. m Searching for files 3 Click Search When the search is completed Windows lists the files and folders whose names contain the text that you searched for umm remi emi cp pum mi e ere mam a a d ees Ht e E Er AIL T Bopen pd Uam regn eil b Sees nei irn aca eee mei iie TCR Cep Hr a THUS IF ne ri arg ci O beam wi see rae ci E prem ig 4 Open a file folder or program by double clicking the name in the list G Using advanced search 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 m Date the file was created or modified m Size of the file m Type of file such as a program or a text document www gateway com 51 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Working with documents Documents are commonly word processing files spreadsheet files or other similar files The basic methods of creating saving opening and printing a document apply to most of these types of files The following examples illustrate the concepts for creating saving opening and printing a document in Microsoft Word Though these examples use Microsoft Word similar procedures apply to other programs such asMicrosoft Excel Microsoft Works and Microsoft Publisher For more information about using a program select Help on the menu bar Creating a new document Help and For more information on creating a document click Start Sup
108. media features such as making recordings listening to audio CDs and watching DVD movies Inserting aCD or DVD Activity indicator Manual eject hole Eject button To insert a CD or DVD 1 Press the eject button on the CD DVD drive After the disc tray opens slightly pull the tray completely open 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up If the disc has two playable n sides place the disc so that the name of the side you want to play is facing up 3 Push the tray in until it is closed e www gateway com 69 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Adjusting the volume You can usethe volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in your computer Help and For more information on adjusting volume click Start then Support select Help and Support To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls m On the keyboard press the volume system key combination FN 4 or FN v to change the volume or press the mute system key combination FN to turn off all sound e To adjust the overall volume level from Windows 1 Click Start then select Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 3 Select Adjust the system volume The Sounds and Audio Devices
109. ments or industrial facilities Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger i telecommunications line cord Regulatory compliance statements Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operatingin the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system The following section isa general overview of considerations whileoperating a wireless device Additional limitations cautions and concernsfor specific countries are listed in the specific country sections or country group sections The wireless devicesin your system areonly qualified for usein the countries identified by the Radio Approval M arks on the system rating label If the country you will be using the wireless devicein isnot listed please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be enbedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Asa general guideline a separ
110. method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 237 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 238 www gateway com Index A AC adapter connecting 12 connector 6 damaged 12 defective 13 international adapters 97 accessories 10 safety precautions 222 allocating system memory 119 America Online 60 132 application key 21 arrow keys 21 AU file 76 audio troubleshooting 216 audio CD adding tracks to your library 82 cleaning 202 editing track information 81 inserting 69 playing 73 playing with MusicMatch 78 troubleshooting 201 audio file streaming 133 automobile airplane power adapter 97 AVI file 76 B background 114 backing up files 184 battery alarm options 99 101 bay 5 7 changing 96 charge indicator 2 charge status 94 conserving power 97 installing 96 managing power 97 monitoring charge 94 recalibrating 95 recharging 12 94 release latch 7 bays battery 5 7 96 hard drive 7 memory 7 break key 22 broadband Internet connection 29 136 C cable lock 6 Caps Lock indicator 19 CD 69 adding tracks to your library 82 cleaning 202 drive 5 editing track info
111. more information about using the Windows M edia Player select Help To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the CD DVD drive 2 If amessage asks you to chose a CD player select Windows M edia Player The Windows M edia Player opens 3 When the media player opens click play Me m i ay Stop Volume Previous Mute Next 73 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Recording and playing audio Use the instructions below to make an audio recording by speaking into the microphone Help and For more information on recording and playing audio click Support Start then select Help and Support To make an audio recording 1 Plugamicrophone into the Microphone jack on the computer See Left Side on page4 for the location of the jack 2 Click Start then select All Programs Accessories Entertainment then Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens Y Sound Sound Recorder m X File Edit Effects Help Position 0 00 sec Rewind Fast Play Stop Record Forward 3 Click e record then speak into the microphone 4 When you finish recording click I stop 5 Select File then Save As The Save As dialog box opens 6 Namethe recording specify the path then click Save The recording is saved e 74 www gateway com Hecording and playing audio To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder 1 Open the Sound Recorder 2 Select File then Open The Open dialog box opens 3 Select the file you want to pl
112. n www gateway com 161 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 5 Select View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens Connect to Wireless Network il il Vene LAM HH gtsecrk Inu eia basag dif cul cons acing ho amp n peecrk click Ad ance ELI o faa 6 Select the network you want to connect to then click Connect Checking network signal strength If your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect you should check your network signal strength ge To check signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 162 www gateway com Using a wireless network 5 Select Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens The meter registers the signal strength for wireless Ethernet on your notebook if other computers with the same network name are within range of your notebook us Important Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices by radio interference and M interference from natural obstructions such as walls floors and doors www gateway com 163 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Purchasing additional network equipment Use the following shopping
113. n or install the program us 63 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Using e mail E mail electronic mail lets you send messagesto anyone who hasan Internet connection and e mail address E mail is usually a free service of your Internet account The Internet never closes so you can send e mail messages at any time Your e mail messages arrive at most e mail addresses in minutes An e mail address consists of a user name the 9 symbol and the Internet domain name of the Internet Service 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 mail address that is similar to this one jdoe aol com User name Internet domain name Sending e mail Help and For more information on sending e mail click Start then Support select Help and Support To send e mail using America Online 64 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Write 3 Typethe e mail address of the recipient you want to send e mail to in the Send To box 4 Type the subject of your email in the Subject box Using e mail 5 Typethe e mail message 6 When finished click Send Now Your e mail is sent over the Internet to the e mail address you specified us Checking your e mail Help and For more information on checking your e mail click Start Support then select Help and Support To check
114. nd other Internet conditions Additionally the speed of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display Using the World Wide Web Downloading files Downloading is the process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer To protect your computer against viruses make sure that you scan the files you download For more information see Protecting your computer from Viruses on page 177 Help and For more information on downloading files click Start then Support select Help and Support To download files or programs from a Web site 1 Connect to your Internet account 2 n the address bar type the address of the Web site that contains the file or program you want to download then click GO on the browser address bar OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer 4 Click the link on the Web page for the file that you want to download 5 Follow the on screen instructions for saving the file in the folder that you created A copy of the file is downloaded to your computer The time that it takes to transfer the file to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions 6 Open the folder that you created f Install or view the downloaded file by double clicking it If applicable follow the instructions provided on the Web site to ru
115. need to run to the speed you can get from the connection type you should consider which programs may run at the same time on your network For example you have stored several MP3 audio files on your network You typically play music on your desktop and at the same time your teenager may play music on her notebook Playing two MP3 audio files simultaneously W gateway com 139 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 140 requires 200 Kbps 200 Kbps 400 Kbps If at the same time you are playing two M P3 audio files you also print a file to your printer the speed required increases to 200 Kbps 200 Kbps 200 Kbps 600 Kbps A comparison of the two tables on the previous page shows that HPNA 2 0 Ethernet and wireless Ethernet can handle most programs on a network If you anticipate using a combination of programs that regularly exceed 10000 Kbps you should consider installing Fast Ethernet for your connection Using a wireless network Using a wireless network Your notebook may have wireless Ethernet networking built in The information in this section tells you how to set up and access a wireless network If your notebook does not have wireless networking built in and you are interested in getting networking hardware for your notebook or other computers to set up a network in your home or office see Purchasing additional network equipment on page 164 Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment
116. ng with a detailed description of your issue including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that the computer is nearby at the time of your call The technician may have you follow appropriate troubleshooting steps while on the line 217 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions Resource Automated troubleshooting system ATS Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Gateway Technical Support America Online CompuServe Sales accounting and warranty 218 Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems Order a catalog of documents on common problems then order documents by document numbers The documents will be faxed to you Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical support question Refer to Before calling Gateway Technical Support on page 217 before calling TDD Technical Support for hearing impaired is available Weekdays 6 00 a m 8 00 p m Central Time Weekends 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Central Time Get support for your America Online ISP account Get support for your CompuServe ISP account Get information about available systems pricing o
117. ngrais HOWE w OFFICE www gateway com 145 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 9 Enter the name of the workgroup this notebook belongs to This name is usually assigned by the network system administrator and identifies which group of computers this notebook is most likely to communicate with 10 Click Next A summary of the network settings you have chosen appears 11 Click Next to apply the network settings The following screen opens Virrreezrk Gelop Wirarid dou reedio run Hear Herm Satur fira once on eart pi tar copie pre pou 1i rerh rrr hauad onci ha ae neo ueg breker AE pucam behiena 2T ON a a Fikah Taip Dii Whw do gna enr Do de To ombra Heim Gites Dak Lias ha Fermo Can Coal appa Fans Vise ty patios SP ETI T dml arabo Ta sei d cho peed Far iun Hei noma ue ie Dore 12 If you are setting up a wireless Ethernet network on other computers you may want to use the Network Setup Wizard to do so Select a method for installing and configuring the network on your other computers and click Next 13 Click Finish De Configuring Windows XP for wireless Ethernet CP To configure Windows XP to use the wireless Ethernet network 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 146 www gateway com Using a wireless network 4 Right click Wireless Network Co
118. nnection 5 Select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens Whelan Miter Cimmectian T l ecaesthes Bere Wireless mhi Aaron Aana Cores unn E CRHOCO wickesi L h FT Cad 17 oi Fhe ogrene ures the isles dec SB Cien fot M ccce Fn MES Fm arci Prie Scar n Wee ich BR Poca icheki L fmm Piga Tha del noli erase Py Sho icon iri mn eee eben ame Ca em 6 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 147 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 7 Click the General tab ijti sr Mih or pb e Ln Pipette i F pee Das Nara L ordguscw Tou ran qua IP ting acra mures ug B uar reek appo hen capable CBee united io mall poa eee ernie Na rhe noe F trj DHL FF mape eke SP Ld pe rire clergy E77 chic T Opie Dub rmm ehen perei Uma kig OHI eer igi 8 if you are using a DHCP server click Obtain an IP address automatically OR If you are not using a DHCP server click Use the following IP address and enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask Important If you are required to enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask ask your network system administrator for the M correct values 9 Click OK to close the Interne Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 10 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 11 Click X to close the Network Connections window e 148
119. nstall the old one 171 Chapter 13 Moving from Your Old Computer 172 www gateway com Maintaining Your Notebook This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer hardware and software Caring for your computer To extend the life of your system Be careful not to bump or drop your computer and do not put any objects on top of it The case although strong is not made to support extra weight When transporting your computer we recommend that you put it in a carrying case Keep diskettes modular drives and your computer away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives Never turn off your computer when thehard driveindicator ison because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes The case or LCD can become very 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 at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your computer When spilled onto computer components almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty www gateway com 173 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook m Avoid dusty or dirty work environments Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms m
120. ogram organizes the data on the drive so that each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of thedrive Defragmentingtheinformation stored on thedrive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is running do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart the defragmenting process Also if you are connected to a network log off before starting Disk Defragmenter Network communication may stop the defragmentation process and cause it to start over Help and For more information on defragmenting your hard drive Support click Start then select Help and Support To run Disk Defragmenter 1 Click Start then select My Computer 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to defragment then select Properties The System Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Tools tab Lect Dinh C h Pom pee Sena D Hookers Ghee Ea Ta min edd chack Fa chara m har mower amp ims sp oodd brit opui ir eri oum ohm irn www gateway com 183 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Click Defragment Now 5 If Disk Defragmenter does not start automatically click Defragment Disk Defragmenter shows its progress on the screen When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Close K Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new file
121. on commercial aircraft Current aviation Q regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11b also known as wireless Ethernet or WiFi communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication For instructions to turn wireless Ethernet on and off see Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off on page 149 Important If your system came equipped with an internal radio frequency wireless device see Safety Regulatory and M Legal Information on page 221 for general wireless regulatory and safety guidelines To find out if your system has an internal wireless device check the label see Identifying your model on page 9 Using wireless Ethernet Setting up wireless Ethernet networking If you have wireless Ethernet the first time you start your notebook your system automatically installs the wireless Ethernet drivers Immediately following the initial startup you may be instructed to run the Network Setup Wizard i New network device installed Windows has detected the installation of a new networking device If you want to set up a network click here to run the Network Setup Wizard www gateway com 141 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Important The following procedure uses the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard The example screens show those screens M that typically appear in the course of using the wizard Your network situati
122. on may differ from that used in this example and therefore you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections Make sure you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation To run the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click on the Network Setup Wizard icon m on thetaskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click Start then select All Programs Communications then Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard opens FHatwrsk 5abup Wirard Welcome tn the fie raork Setup Wizard hor seed sul Ret poo zal uz ha coia ba suni ori pou rene A a reece mud cant a Chet an linked riesen hera 2 Bel ug bee Orren Piece Ejes fles and raion gt Ghat a pink Ta cmar pkh Maa 2 Click Next to continue th rough the wizard 142 www gateway com Using a wireless network 3 Click Next The following screen opens Aitwiikh Setup Wiad Tha tear conectan etd deccreweiad Piaj s pus rakik cables Clbweren ie Cicero pud retro UR RA M T pt 4 Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware checkbox then click Next The following screen opens Bimenik Saup Wiid abaci in rianan thal bani dessibas the congener Tha parspules crack bedh im Ba hians The oha computers m ry reshesori coarse o lorte kaiera chira gh bat oraraa iata ri putes 171 The ranges corsets tp Fon rere E3pugh rehe crag on ma rele ee arum par www gateway com
123. on page 9 Ventilation fan Helps cool system components Do not block Memory bay Install as many as two SO DIMM memory modules into the slots in this bay For more information see Installing memory on page 125 www gateway com 7 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Keyboard area Keyboard Touchpad Component Power button Multi function buttons Status indicators Touchpad Keyboard Multi function buttons Power button Status D 2 808060 indicators Description Press to turn the power on or off For more information on configuring the power button mode see Changing power settings on page 99 See Multi function buttons on page 24 for more information See Status indicators on page 19 for more information See Using the EZ Pad touchpad on page 25 for more information See Using the keyboard on page 20 for more information www gateway com Identifying your model Identifying your model The label on the bottom of your computer contains information that identifies your notebook model Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance Important The label shown below is for informational purposes only R Label information varies by model Gateway model us Gateway E MODEL No Solo 1400 H Internal number Adapter ADP 60DH REV B wireless AVEC MODEL ADP 60DH REV B Non INPUTSISV 1GA Biustooth RUAN devices This class B d
124. one line is not in use for example someone is on the telephone or another modem is in use m Usethe modem cable that came with your computer Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection m Shut down and restart your computer m Run Windows modem diagnostics To run modem diagnostics 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start then select Control Panel If you do not seethe Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View 3 Click double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Modems tab 4 Click to select your modem then click Properties The Modem Properties window opens 5 Click the Diagnostic tab then Query Modem 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 get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics e 211 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem triesto connect to another modem it beginshandshaking Handshaking is a digital getting acquainted conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn down the modem volume To turn
125. or more information on changing the mouse settings click Support Start then select Help and Support To change your touchpad settings 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box opens 3 Click one of the tabs to change your touchpad settings 4 To assign a function to the rocker switch click the Button Actions tab Select thefunction for the Extended Button One for thetop rocker button and Extended Button Two for the bottom rocker button from the lists 5 Click OK to save changes e 117 Chapter 10 Customizing Your Notebook Programming the multi function buttons The Multi function Keyboard Utility lets you change the actions of some of the multi function buttons For a description of the buttons see Multi function buttons on page 24 Help and For more information on programming the multi function Support buttons click Start then select Help and Support To program the multi function buttons 1 Click Start select Control Panel then click Switch to Classic View 2 Click the Multi function Keyboard icon The Gateway Multi function Keyboard utility window opens 3 Click the tab corresponding to the multi function button to make changes to its function To see which button each tab corresponds to see Multi function buttons on page 24 4 Click OK e 118 Allocating system memory Allocating system memory
126. ork name HHDH Faro 1 la Winelece nairasde kay WEF This miima siquis d long Fer Fas Lolo Elisa encryption WEF enabled Dlha e Authentication Srani qc Hieta key Mna Kay ima ASDI chasca ie Kong rii AD b s 5 cheer w Kap ides mivancedt 7 The keg ia prasided for me automatically CO Thi amp a compalertoscomputer ad hoc netran wireless icin perdi adi Fw urb Ce Enter the name of the network For an access point network we recommend entering the name of the access point device followed by the SSID name found on the back of the access point for example RG1000 1ff60a Click the Data encryption WEP enabled check box Click to clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box Enter the network key This key must be the last five digits of the network name Example ff60a Select ASCII characters from the Key format list Select 40 bits 5 characters from the Key length list Select 0 from the Key index advanced list Make sure that the Network Authentication Shared mode check box is not selected Make sure that the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network check box is not selected www gateway com 153 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 18 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Properties dialog box 19 Click the General tab Whelan Plaereshs Cismectiari P reget bee eranc Wireless met Aiheeton adoced Tems unn E CRHOCO wies LON PL Cad 17 oi D Fhe ogrene i
127. otices Notices Copyright 2001 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 4545 Town Centre Court San Diego CA 92121 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Schol
128. ou plan on taking your AC power adapter also take a single plug power surge protector m If you will have access to an EmPower in flight power receptacle or an automobile cigarette lighter use an airplane automobile power adapter Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter m Tofind AC power outletsin airports look for them next to support pillars in large areas such as boarding gates and under banks of telephones 97 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing power modes You can usethefollowing power modesto lengthen the life of your notebook s battery m Standby while your notebook is on standby it switches to a low power state where devices such as the LCD screen and drives turn off m Hibernate also called save to disk writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive then turns your notebook completely off The next time you turn on the notebook it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opensthe programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate For moreinformation on using Hibernate mode see Using Hibernate mode on page 103 Using Standby mode Always save your work before using Standby mode When in Standby your computer reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory However the information in the memory is not saved to the hard drive If power is interrupted the information is lost When in Hibernate mode your computer saves a
129. port then select Help and Support P To create a new document 1 Click Start then select All Programs then Microsoft Word Microsoft Word starts and a blank document opens 2 Select File then select New The New Document pane opens Zl Serer Micra Word New Document pane 52 www gateway com Working with documents 3 Click General Templates The Templates dialog box opens Parerti deppe Letters aces til Megs Merce Geter Documents e Sj a mimm B ah Paga Erai Preven 4 Click a tab for the type of document you want to create select a document template style then click OK The document template opens 5 Begin composing your document Usethe menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document e Saving a document After you create a document you need to save it if you want to use it later Help and For more information on saving a document click Start Support then select Help and Support To save a document in Microsoft Word 1 Select File then Save The Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the folder in which you plan to save the file from the Save in list www gateway com 53 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 3 Type the new file name File E re rs folder File name 4 Click Save Opening a document To view revise or print an existing document you need to open it Open the document in the program it was created in Help and For more
130. pped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Please contact Gateway for service Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used See the Gateway System Restoration Kit or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operatingin the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicableif these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devicesthat may bein your system areonly qualified for usein theUnited States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label The FCC hasset a general guideline of 20 cm 8 inches separation between the device and the
131. press CTRL C Cut a file folder text or graphic Select the item then press CTRL X Paste a file folder text or graphic Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object then press CTRL V Select multiple items in a list or in a Click the first item press and hold down the CTRL key window then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent items in alist Click the first item in the list press and hold down the or window SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder then press SHIFT DELETE The file is permanently deleted The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin Rename a file or folder Select the file or folder press F2 type the new name then press ENTER Close the active window or program Press ALT F4 Switch to a different file folder or Press ALT TAB running program 56 Using the Internet This chapter provides information about the Internet and the World Wide Web and tells you how to set up the America Online Internet service so that you can send and receive e mail and access other Internet resources www gateway com 57 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people everywhere The two most popular services on the Internet are e mail and the World Wide Web You can acc
132. quate Also use Error checking if you encounter hard drive problems Help and For more information on checking the hard drive for errors Support click Start then select Help and Support a To check the hard drive for errors 1 Click Start then select My Computer 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to check for errors then select Properties The System Properties dialog box opens 181 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click the Tools tab Lotei Bites C b pete mng Dx Habere Gha A Ti pn wl chack ha ra m e rar L m wd Hs j mmi amp lim sperm ond dri rums Vari eri iur he Cre 4 Click Check Now 5 Select the options to use then click Start For help press Fl Windows checks the drive for errors This process may take several minutes 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instructions After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 7 Click OK Ys Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in different places on the hard drive Thisis called fragmentation and it is normal In order for the computer to use a file Windows must search for the pieces of the file and put them back together This process slows the hard drive performance 182 www gateway com Managing hard drive space The Disk Defragmenter pr
133. r account To establish a different ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer contact the ISP directly If you set up an account with America Online an Internet e mail address is created for you After completing the setup you are ready to access the Internet Help and For more information on setting up an Internet account Support click Start then select Help and Support To set up an Internet account with America Online 1 Select Start then select All Programs then America Online 2 Follow theon screen instructions After setting up your account you can connect to the Internet and access your e mail services us 59 Chapter 5 Using the Internet Accessing your Internet account Help and For more information on accessing your Internet account Support click Start then select Help and Support To connect to your America Online Internet account 1 Select Start then select All Programs then America Online 2 Complete the member name and password information then click Connect The computer dials the Internet account telephone number us If you are using a service other than America Online check with your ISP for the correct procedure for connecting After connecting the Web browser window opens For information about the Web and the Web browser see Using the World Wide Web on page 61 To disconnect from your America Online Internet account m Click X in the top right corner of the Ameri
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135. rams such as multimedia games or graphics programs use a lot of memory If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should try adding more memory Printers You can attach many types of printers to your computer The most common types are inkjet and laser printers which print in color or black and white Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive but usually they are slower than laser printers Using an inkjet color printer you can print pictures banners and greeting cards as well as documents Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive but usually they print much faster than inkjet printers Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents Getting Started This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway notebook Read this chapter to find out How to connect the AC power adapter How to start and turn off your notebook How to use the keyboard How to use the EZ Pad touch pad How to connect the modem How to connect to an Ethernet network How to install peripheral devices www gateway com 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or the notebook battery The battery was shipped to you partially charged You should use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery Allow 24 hoursfor the battery to fully charge Important If the battery is not fully charged befo
136. rders billing statements warranty service or other non technical issues How to reach 800 846 2118 US 877 709 2945 Canada 800 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill 800 846 2301 US 800 846 3609 Canada and Puerto Rico 605 232 2191 all other countries 800 846 1778 TDD 800 827 6364 US 888 265 4357 Canada 800 848 8990 US 800 846 2000 US 888 888 2037 Canada Tutoring and training Tutoring and training Gateway s Technical Support professionals cannot provide hardware and software training or tutorial services Instead Gateway recommends the following tutoring and training resources Self help If you have how to questions about using your Gateway supplied hardware or software consult the following resources m Theprinted or online manual that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and online manuals for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library m Thisuser s guide m The software publisher s Web site Tutoring For help on using hardware or software that came with your Gateway computer contact Gateway s fee based tutorial hotline m 800 229 1103 rate charged per minute charged to a major credit card m 900 555 4695 rate charged per minute charged to your telephone bill 219 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
137. re you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life M may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for 24 hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 95 To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Warning Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord 12 www gateway com Connecting the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook s power connector 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet The battery charge indicator turns on see Front on page 2 for the location of the indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn on disconnect the adapter from your notebook and repeat Step 2 4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time turn the notebook off and leave the notebook connected to AC power for at least 24 hours 5 If the battery meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours contact Gateway Technical Support at www gateway com support contact Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter The AC adapter has no user replaceable or user serviceable Q parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters e www gateway com
138. reen saver and standby timers 3 Click Start then select All Programs DVD Player then DVD Player The DVD Player video screen and control panel open 4 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive then click play The DVD plays 5 To control the DVD or adjust the volume use the controls in the DVD player For more information on using the DVD player see its online help e 7T Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Using MusicMatch Using MusicMatch you can Play music CDs Create M P3 music files from your music CDs Use your music files to build a music library Enter music track information Listen to Internet Radio For more information on using MusicMatch see its online Help Playing CDs You can use the MusicM atch program to play music CDs To play a music CD 1 Insert the music CD into the CD DVD driveon your computer The first time you insert a CD the Audio CD dialog box opens Muda Ci lp 4 Windies can pero Ihe pain pon gc Fans jou ntt Pr adik o connaci a deta mh the lund of lec oF hun oD ufus ro jou ioni endows boda 78 www gateway com Using MusicMatch 2 Click Play Audio CD using mmjb select Always do the selected action then click OK MusicMatch opens the CD begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area The next time you insert an audio CD MusicMatch plays the CD automatically e www gateway com 79 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Creating mu
139. rmation 81 eject button 5 indicator 5 inserting 69 playing audio 73 playing audio with MusicMatch 78 troubleshooting 201 clicking 26 close button 42 color changing depth 110 changing number of 110 changing scheme 113 connecting modem 28 to Ethernet 29 to Internet 60 connections Ethernet 4 headphone 4 microphone 4 239 modem 4 monitor VGA 6 network 4 parallel 6 power 6 speaker 4 USB 6 copying files and folders 45 56 text and graphics 56 copyright notice 237 Customer Service 217 218 Accounting 218 Sales 218 Warranty 218 customizing 109 cutting files and folders 45 56 text and graphics 56 D data transfer speed 139 default printer 215 deleting files and folders 46 56 180 desktop 38 adjusting settings 110 changing background 114 changing color depth 110 changing color scheme 113 changing number of colors 110 device drivers 189 dialing codes 106 Disk Cleanup 180 Disk Defragmenter 183 diskette drive 4 eject button 4 inserting 68 diskette drive 68 status indicator 19 troubleshooting 203 documentation Gateway Web site 36 240 help 32 HelpSpot 32 online help 35 documents creating 52 opening 54 printing 55 saving 53 double clicking 26 downloading 63 dragging 27 drivers 189 reinstalling 190 updating 191 drives 43 CD 69 diskette 68 hard drive 129 replacing hard drive 129 sharing 132 viewing contents 43 viewing files and folders 43 DVD cleaning 202 drive 5
140. rment T ue Pee ee ete a mema Erud md aae Ud IPS Aena iammm He Fl FERE SS Urge Mhai Re Oe L b 5 ee ig amem aum ue aum CHA Pd 2d B LEN C wes ddr s ade Em dA mans mir en am ie re a eee nr RR Se aca a e 9 oe r 1 Se Grille EE Fell iniri rr Euh mm og gg es om te motes pa pe poate A penam er ca 4 T m Visit the Gateway Web site at www gateway com for Technical documentation and product manuals Technical tips and support including online chat services Hardware drivers Order status Frequently asked questions FAQs For more information about connecting to the Internet see Using the Internet on page 57 36 www gateway com Windows Basics Read this chapter to get basic information on how to Work on the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts Help and For more information on Windows click Start then select Support Help and Support www gateway com 37 Chapter 4 Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts the first screen you see is the Windows desktop The desktop is like the top of a real desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from the example shown below depending on how your computer is set up 38 www gateway com Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the task
141. roubleshooting For more information see Troubleshooting on page 197 If the options above do not correct the problem you can use the System Restoration Kit to reinstall Windows and other software Reinstalling Windows The System Restoration Kit steps you through reinstalling Windows The System Restoration Kit automatically reinstalls the hardware device drivers and some programs as well Help and For more information on reinstalling Windows click Start Support then select Help and Support a To reinstall Windows and the device drivers 1 PlaceDisc 2 of theSystem Restoration Kit in the CD DVD drive If you have an additional recordable rewritable CD drive make sure you do not put the System Restoration CD in it 2 Restart the computer 3 Follow the on screen instructions e 193 Chapter 15 Restoring Software Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your operating system you can reinstall programs from the System Restoration Kit and the program CDs Follow the installation instructions on each CD Help and For more information on reinstalling programs click Start Support then select Help and Support To reinstall a program from the System Restoration Kit 1 194 Place Disc 1 of the System Restoration Kit into your CD DVD drive The System Restoration Kit program starts Go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 2 Click
142. rrectly m Listen to the line using your telephone Dial a single number such as 1 When the dial tone stops listen for line noise Wiggle the modem cable to see if that makes a difference Make sure the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure m You can also call your telephone service and have them check the telephone line for noise or low line levels m Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone company m Try connecting with the modem at alower connection speed If reducing the connect speed lets you connect contact your telephone company The telephone line may be too noisy 209 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting 210 You cannot connect to the Internet m ThelSP may be having technical difficulties Contact your ISP technical support for help m Seeif the modem works with a different communications program The problem may be with just one program Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K Other factors such as line noise telephone service provider equipment or ISP limitations may lower the speed even further If your system has a v 90 modem the speed at which you can upload send data islimited to 33 6K If your system has a v 92 modem the sp
143. rtant precautions 2 Shut down your notebook then disconnect the power adapter and modem cable 3 Turn the notebook over then removethe battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 96 4 Removethe hard drive screws then pull the drive kit straight out from the notebook 5 Placethe new hard drive kit in the bay slideit into the connector then replace the screws to secure the hard drive to the notebook us www gateway com 129 Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Notebook 130 www gateway com Networking Your Notebook Connecting your home small office or home office computers lets you share drives printers and a single Internet connection among the connected computers This chapter contains information about m Benefits of using a network in your home small office or home office m Types of network connections m Using wireless networking m Purchasing additional network equipment www gateway com 131 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook The benefits of using a network A network lets you Share a single Internet connection Share computer drives Share peripheral devices Stream audio and video files Play multi player games Sharing a single Internet connection A network makes sharing the Internet easy Each computer or Internet appliance that is connected to the network can share the same modem and telephone line or broadband connection and access the Internet at the same time This
144. s PC Cards You installed a PC Card and now your computer is having problems m Makesureyou have correctly installed required software for the PC Card For more information see your PC Card s documentation m Makesurethat the PC Card you installed isnot causing a system resource conflict For more information on resource conflicts see Device installation on page 203 213 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Power Your computer is not working on AC power Make sure your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your computer For more information see Connecting the AC adapter on page 12 If your system is plugged into a surge protector make sure the surge protector is securely connected to an electrical outlet switched on and working correctly To test the outlet plug a working device such as a lamp into the outlet and turn it on Make sure the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage Replace any damaged cables Your computer is not working on battery power m Make sure the battery is installed correctly For more information see Changing batteries on page 96 m Make sure the battery is fully recharged For more information see Recharging the battery on page 94 m Make sure the battery is calibrated correctly For more information see Recalibrating the battery on page 95 Printer The printer will not turn on Make sure the power cable is plugged into an AC power source The printer is on but wi
145. s long m Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack 208 Troubleshooting m If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make surethat all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure the modem dialing properties are set appropriately To check the dialing properties 1 Click Start then select Control Panel If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View 2 Click double click the Phone and Modem Options icon then click the Dialing Rules tab 3 Select the location from which you are dialing then click Edit 4 Make sure all settings are correct us m Disconnect any answering machine fax machine or printer that is on the same line as the modem You should not have these devices plugged into the same telephone line as the modem m Make sure that you are not using a digital rollover or PBX line These lines do not work with your modem m Check for line noise scratchy crackling or popping sounds Line noise isacommon problem that can cause the modem to connect at a slower rate abort downloads or even disconnect The faster the modem the less line noise it can tolerate and still work co
146. s on the hard drive It also protects you from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD if you have a CD R or CD RW drive or to diskettes Use a backup device such asa CD R CD RW or Zip drive to do a complete hard drive backup If you do not have a high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can contact Gateway s Add on Sales department or visit our Web site at www gateway com Help and For more information on backing up files click Start then Support select Help and Support 184 www gateway com Managing hard drive space Using the Scheduled Task Wizard The Scheduled Task Wizard lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error checking Help and For more information on using the Scheduled Task Wizard Support click Start then select Help and Support To start the Scheduled Task Wizard 1 Click Start then select All Programs Accessories System Tools then Scheduled Tasks The Scheduled Tasks window opens 2 Doubleclick Add Scheduled Task The Scheduled Tasks Wizard opens Scheduled Task Wizard Thi ea Eas Fasleer ou 3cbandola a bak ba nde ta palum Vou pled the program you num lum andihen schedule d or amp oresar bane ick Hei be connait 3 Click Next then select the Scheduled Task Wizard option you want to create and follow the screen prompts to customize
147. saves on the cost of installing another telephone line for your second computer and paying for a second Internet Service Provider ISP account Important Most ISPs allow multiple users at the same time M If you use America Online as your ISP you can Log onto America Online through one of your screen names and the other computers can access the Internet using an Internet browser Upgrade your service to AOL for Home Networks This service allows more than one of your screen names to be online through your home network at one time Sharing drives 132 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 addition you can map a drive from a computer on the network to a drive on another computer and access the file as if it were located on the hard drive of the computer you are using The benefits of using a network Sharing peripheral devices Each computer that is connected to thenetwork can sharethe same peripheral devices such as a printer Select print from the computer you are currently using and your file is automatically printed on your printer no matter where it is located on your network Streaming audio and video files With a network you can store audio files such asthe popular M P3 files and video files on any networked computer then play them on any of the other computers or
148. sic files Using MusicMatch you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer s hard drive as M P3 files Here are some terms that you need to know before you get started m Bit rate is the number of bits required to store one second of music CD quality is 128 kilobits per second A high bit rate gives you better sound quality but the file size is also larger For information about changing the sound quality settings see the online help in MusicM atch m MP3 MPEG Layer 3 isa standard for digitally compressing high fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality M P3 files end in the file extension mp3 m Ripping is the process of copying a music track from a music CD and storing it on your computer s hard drive To create rip MP3 files 1 Open MusicMatch by clicking Start then selecting All Programs MusicMatch then MusicMatch Jukebox 2 Insert aCD into the CD DVD drive then click record The Recorder window opens 3 In the Recorder window select the tracks you want to record then click REC Thetracksthat you selected are copied as M P3 files to your computer s hard drive E A 7 7 E 80 www gateway com Using MusicMatch Editing track information After you add a CD track as an MP3 file to your music library you can edit the track s information r To edit track information 1 in MusicMatch click My Library The library window opens 2 Inthe library w
149. t locations see Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook on page 1 USB ports support plug and play and hot swapping which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use a USB device for thefirst time your computer will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time Parallel devices are not plug and play Refer to the device documentation for detailed information and installation instructions Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources availableto help you use your computer including m HelpSpot m Online help m Gateway Web site Tips amp Tricks To access the contents of this guide while you are traveling download an electronic copy from Ee www gateway com support manlib www gateway com 31 Chapter 3 Getting Help HelpSpot Your computer includes HelpSpot an easily accessible collection of Help information troubleshooters instructional videos and automated support Use HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer To start HelpSpot m Click Start then select Help and Support HelpSpot opens ab Ee dem dim ee m em mmm cd em im a Helpis PERK a Hap topic E If this is the first time you have started HelpSpot on your computer
150. t on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within thefollowing limitsfor compliance with Telecom s specifications a Thereshall be no morethan 10 calls to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not lessthan 30 seconds between the end of oneattempt and the beginning of thenext attempt The equipment shall be set to make sure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that thereisno lessthan 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another The equipment shall be set to make surethat calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing 235 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Laser safety statement 236 All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devicesin these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a USDepartment of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should theunit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive N
151. tation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not usethis product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable work surface The product should be operated only from thetype of power source indicated on therating label If your computer hasa voltage selector switch make surethat the switch isin the proper position for your area The voltage selector switch is set at thefactory to the correct voltage Openingsin the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings www gateway com 221 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Some products are equipped with a three wire power cord to make surethat the product is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet Thisisasafety feature If you areunableto insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you use an extension cord with this system make surethat the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If your system isfitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellitereceiver card make surethat the
152. te if 138 You are looking for an alternative to using your telephone line or installing cable for connectivity Theability to move about with your computer isasimportant as network speed You have several Windows based computers that are used for drive sharing printing to a single printer or surfing the Internet Your notebook computer has wireless Ethernet IEEE 802 11b for networking Your connection speed needs are less than 11000 Kbps see Comparing data transfer speed on page 139 Selecting a network connection Comparing data transfer speed When deciding between connection types compare the different data transfer speeds provided by each to the programs you plan to run on your network Thefollowing table showstypes of programs that you may run in your home or small office and the connection speed each requires Type of Program Speed Required Voice over IP VoIP 5 20 Kbps Multiplayer Game 20 80 Kbps Dial up Internet 24 56 Kbps MP3 Audio Streaming 80 200 Kbps Printer Sharing 80 200 Kbps Broadband Internet 100 1000 Kbps File Sharing 300 40000 Kbps MPEG Video Streaming 4000 8000 Kbps The following table shows the Gateway supported network type and the maximum speed of each Connection Type Rated Maximum Speed HPNA 2 0 Wired 10000 Kbps Ethernet Wired 10000 Kbps Wireless Ethernet Wireless 11000 Kbps IEEE 802 11b or WiFi Fast Ethernet Wired 100 000 Kbps When comparing the speed at which your network will
153. tebook for several minutes it enters a power saving mode called Standby While in Standby the power indicator flashes If your notebook is in Standby mode wake it up by pressing the power button For more information on changing power saving settings see Managing Power on page 93 Chapter 2 Getting Started Turning off your notebook To turn off your notebook m Click Start then click Turn Off Computer then click Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your computer If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windowsto shut down your notebook press and hold the power button for about five seconds then release e 16 Switching user accounts Switching user accounts When you first turn on your notebook you have the option to add different user accounts These user accounts can be customized for each person that usesthe notebook You can add delete or modify existing user accounts You can also switch change user accounts without turning off your notebook Help and For more information about adding deleting and Support modifying your user accounts click Start then select Help and Support To add delete or modify user accounts 1 Click Start select Control Panel then double click User Accounts The User Accounts window opens 2 Follow the on screen prompts to add delete or modify a user account e oF To switch user accounts 1 Click Start then select Log Off Th
154. tebook is running If your PC Card does not work after hot swapping refer to the PC Card manufacturer s documentation for further information Help and For more information on adding PC Cards click Start then Support select Help and Support ap To insert a PC Card m Push the card firmly into the bottom of the PC Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the side of the notebook 122 www gateway com Adding PC Cards oF To remove a PC Card 1 Click the icon on the taskbar then select the PC Card name and click Stop OR Turn off the 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 www gateway com 123 Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge ESD Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the computer Prevent ESD N damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open the computer case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your computer remove the battery and unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive follow these guidelines m Turn off the computer power
155. tery Auto Learning set by default to disabled A checkmark appears to show that it is now turned on Exit the BIOS Setup utility by clicking Exit then selecting Save and Exit The battery recalibration program begins and the notebook will reboot After your battery has been recalibrated the notebook recharges the battery Recharging may take 12 24 hours After the battery finishes recharging the battery meter displays the accurate battery charge If the battery meter does not show an accurate charge contact Gateway Technical Support Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process If 1 recalibration is interrupted you must start the process over again Follow the on screen instructions to exit the battery recalibration program us 95 Chapter 8 Managing Power Changing batteries Your notebook must be plugged into AC power or turned off while changing the batteries Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a Gateway battery designed for your notebook Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children To replace the battery 1 If your notebook is on save all work and shut down the notebook 2 Close the notebook cover turn
156. the screen background and screen saver Help and For more information on adjusting the screen and desktop Support settings click Start then select Help and Support Adjusting the color depth Color depth is the number of colors your LCD displays Various image types require various color depths for optimum appearance on your LCD For example simple color drawings may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed with optimum quality Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for your LCD We recommend 16 bit High Color setting be used at all times If the color in your images seems false or jumpy especially after you have played a game or run a video intensive program check the color depth setting and return it to 16 bit High Color if necessary To change the color depth 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box opens 110 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 3 Click the Settings tab TT PPRUT ETATIS Eppe Thasa Deski Sibon jea apani Soari Depay Linens E 30 m n ECETE Dupe Connon aa am dci iai im A bisa High 24 b BU n ELE prah Et OG 5E etiem Aene bl j Eas 4 Select a setting from the Color Quality or Colors list 5 To save your changes click OK then click Yes Us Adjusting the screen resolution You
157. the other end of the modem cableinto a telephone wall jack The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines 3 Start your notebook then start your communications software us 28 www gateway com Connecting to an Ethernet network Connecting to an Ethernet network If your notebook has a network jack the notebook can connect to an Ethernet 10 100 network oP To connect to a network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack Sh on the left side of the notebook 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack Ask your network administrator to help you select the correct network jack e Your notebook is now physically connected to the network Your network administrator can help you log on to your network Broadband Internet connections You can use your computer s Ethernet jack for more than just networking Many broadband Internet connections such as cable modems and DSL modems connect to your computer s Ethernet jack For more information see Using the Internet on page 57 and Networking Your Notebook on page 131 www gateway com 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral device 30 Your computer has two Universal Serial Bus USB ports and a parallel printer port These ports are used for connecting peripheral devices such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your computer For more information about por
158. thernet 0 A 141 Purchasing additional network equipment 00 cee eee 164 ub uM PE rr 164 Ethernet ws tcscecehntddad ge ated n Ra Rd d n4 d And eed eda weed ad 165 Wireless Ethernet 0 0 00 cece eee tee ene 166 For more information zoedzsepEeskrcieedUkekyeRE eka ee EAR E ERR Ea 166 13 Moving from Your Old Computer 167 Transferring software and hardware from your old computer 167 Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 0000055 167 Transferring files 2 0 0 eee Ie 168 Transferring Internet settings 0 cece eae 169 Reinstalling your old printer or scanner 2 200002 0 eee eee 170 Reinstalling your old programs 0 eee eee 171 14 Maintaining Your Notebook LLuluslsuueueue 173 Caring for your computer isssslselesesl 173 Creating an emergency startup diskette lllllllllelllsln 175 Protecting your computer from viruses 0 00 eee eee 177 Managing hard drive space 0 ee tee 179 Checking hard drive space 0 00 cee eee 179 Using Disk Cleanup 0 00 000 cette 180 Checking the hard drive for errors liliis 181 Defragmenting the hard drive 0 0 ee eee 182 Backing up files saree 2 IIIA 184 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 000 cece eee eee 185 Cleaning your computer sssssleseee rn 186 Cle
159. tomated troubleshooting systems m Tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the problem see Getting Help on page 31 for more information about how to get help Help and For more information on troubleshooting click Start then Support select Help and Support www gateway com 197 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer follow these safety guidelines m Never remove the hard drive or memory bay cover while your computer is turned on while the battery is installed and while the modem cable and AC power adapter are connected m Make sure you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components For moreinformation about preventing damage from static electricity see Preventing static electricity discharge on page 124 198 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer try these things first Make surethat the AC power adapter is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power If you use a power strip or surge protector make sure it is turned on If a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse does not work make sure that all connections are secure Make sure that your hard drive is not full If an error message appears on the screen write down the exact message The message may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem
160. us Dy To move a file or folder to another folder 1 Right click press the right mouse button the file or folder that you want to move A pop up menu opens on the desktop 2 Select Cut from the pop up menu 3 Open the destination folder 45 Chapter 4 Windows Basics 4 with the pointer inside the destination folder right click 5 Select Paste Thefileor folder you moved appears in its new location and is removed from its old location e Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders you take them from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can Eventually the trash can is emptied In Windows you throw away files and folders by first moving them to Windowstrash can called the Recycle Bin wherethey remain until you decide to empty the bin You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied To delete files or folders 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer select the files or folders that you want to delete For instructionson how to select multiplefiles and folders see Shortcuts on page 56 2 Select File then Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin e To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it 2 Select the files or folders that you want to restore For instructions on ho
161. w gateway com 175 Chapter 14 Maintaining Your Notebook 5 When Windows finishes copying files remove the diskette from the diskette drive 6 To prevent the diskette from being erased or infected by viruses you should write protect it by sliding the write protect tab up E 2 Not write Write protected protected 7 Store your emergency startup diskette in a safe place with your other backup software media e 176 www gateway com Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer then spreads from one computer to another Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date Protect your computer from a virus by Using your Norton AntiVirus program to 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 Microsoft Word and Excel files These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus Periodically updating your Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses Help and For more information on protecting your computer from Support viruses click Start then select Help and Support Qo To scan for v
162. w to select multiple files and folders see Shortcuts on page 56 3 Select File then Restore Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations e 46 Working with files and folders To empty the Recycle Bin Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or i folders in the bin These files cannot be restored 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon on thedesktop TheRecycleBin window opens 2 Select File then Empty Recycle Bin Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin 3 Click Yes Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin e teway com 47 Chapter 4 Windows Basics Browsing for files and folders A fileor folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in 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 file or folder that you need This is called browsing Dy To browse for a file 1 Click Start then select My Computer 2 Doubleclick the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to find If you do not see the contents of a folder click Show the contents of this folder 3 Continue double click
163. work for sharing files and peripheral devices Thistype of network does not include an access point into a wired network To create a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 156 Using a wireless network 5 Select View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box opens Lunnect to Wiren Network Tha Inilcseng asterik ar momimbis To access n nmani eolectii freon Hen jni mo d Bs chek Connect vali neto Wie Hatsa i Hynu era Bening dirkcuty cona acing m amp npeecrk Cick Adano iamen mmn men 6 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 157 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook 7 Click the Wireless Networks tab Wireless Petwarx Connection 7 Properties arr Canem Wiera leberkas darherr calnn EP Lise hinis In configure ery waren a nearh gain emi sig petam Ta cminart in an arealas narhecrk click Canfagure Girinas Dimers n nain Aurnmelirall cosnacttp geistig mehara n ha ander isiad heim teats Li nab ei Gaara inh DESE 158 www gateway com Using a wireless network 8 Click Add The Wireless Network Properties dialo
164. www gateway com Using a wireless network Turning your wireless Ethernet on or off There are times such as when you areflying in an aircraft when you should turn off your wireless Ethernet network You can also turn off wireless Ethernet to conserve battery power on your notebook To turn wireless Ethernet on or off using the switch m Pressthe small black switch located in the center of the wireless indicator Wireless switch e To turn wireless Ethernet on or off using the Start menu 1 Click Start then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens A Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Select Enable to turn on wireless Ethernet or Disable to turn off wireless Ethernet e www gateway com 149 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Creating a wireless Ethernet network After you haveturned on wireless Ethernet networks you may want to create a new wireless Ethernet network You can create either an access point or peer to peer wireless Ethernet network Access Point An access point is a devicethat allows you to both join a wireless network and access a wired network at the same time You can create an access point wireless network if you purchased an RG 1000 or equivalent access point The figure below shows an example of an access point network
165. y For more information see Changing batteries on page 96 Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off your computer remove the battery Q and unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case Replace the cover before you restore power or reconnect the modem cable 125 Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Notebook 4 Remove the memory bay cover screw and then remove the memory bay Cover 126 www gateway com Installing memory 5 If youareremoving a module gently press outward on both clipsat either end of the memory module until the module tilts upward Pull the memory module out of the slot www gateway com 127 Chapter 11 Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so that it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay Important Use only PC100 100 MHz or PC133 1833 MHz memory A modules 7 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 8 Replace the memory bay cover and cover screw insert the battery connect the AC adapter and turn on your notebook us 128 www gateway com Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive To replace the hard drive 1 Follow theinstructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 124 for impo
166. y give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephonelines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that thesum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Mexico Intentional emitter Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section isonly applicableif these devicesare present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may bein your system are only qualified for usein Mexico if aSCT ID ison the system label As a general guideline a s
167. you may experiencea brief wait whileHelpSpot builds the help database then HelpSpot will display an introductory video e 32 www gateway com HelpSpot You can find help information by clicking a link performing a search or browsing the index To learn about using your Gateway computer your mouse and other topics click the Getting Started link on the HelpSpot main page 8 Helpi a ime g pai W eee tee Learning the basics Dien ciiin fol Mi Msn ell il scili www gateway com 33 Chapter 3 Getting Help HelpSpot Videos HelpSpot contains several short videosto help introduce you to new concepts or show you how to perform various tasks alf To play a HelpSpot video m To watch a video in HelpSpot click Video Tutorials on the HelpSpot home page then click a video title The video plays In rium num basm himm ZI Ree ee ga Tee Fen ree eee m mi ee ee u seHelpasilii A kmi onm Nimm mimi 34 www gateway com Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program Most online help information can be accessed by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button E Gateway Homepage Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools You can search for information by viewing the help contents checking the index searching for a topic or keyword o
168. your e mail using America Online 1 Connect to your America Online account 2 Click Read D For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program 65 Chapter 5 Using the Internet 66 www gateway com Using Multimedia This chapter provides information on using the multimedia capabilities of your notebook Read this chapter to learn how to Use the diskette drive Use the CD DVD drive Play CDs and DVDs Record and play audio files Use Windows M edia Player Use MusicM atch www gateway com 67 Chapter 6 Using Multimedia Using diskettes The diskette drive uses 3 5 inch diskettes sometimes called floppy disks Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer Warning Do not expose diskettes to water or magnetic fields Exposure could damage the data on the diskette Diskette Eject slot button Dy To use a diskette 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up 2 To access a file on the diskette click Start then select My Computer then the drive letter for example the A drive then double click the file 3 Toremovethe diskette make sure the drive activity indicator see Status indicators on page 19 is off then press the diskette eject button e 68 www gateway com Using the CD DVD drive Using the CD DVD drive You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multi
169. your notebook over slide the battery release latch and slide the battery out of the bay 3 Slide a charged battery into the bay until it snaps into place e 96 www gateway com Extending battery life Extending battery life Conserving battery power While using the battery to power your notebook conserve power by m Dimming the display as low as is comfortable m Removing PC Cards when you do not need them Many PC Cards usea small amount of power while inserted even if they are not being used m Modifyingthe Power Management settings for maximum power savings For more information see Changing power settings on page 99 m Closing the display panel to turn off the display while you are not using your notebook The display stays off until you open the panel again m Using Hibernate mode for maximum power savings while the notebook is not in use For more information see Using Hibernate mode on page 103 m UsingtheCD DVD driveonly when necessary CD DVD drives usealarge amount of power m Rechargethe battery often take an extra battery and fully recharge the batteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 94 and Changing batteries on page 96 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible m If traveling internationally take electrical adapters Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter If y
170. zz the isles ire SR Cherie Micro Fb Fie ueni Prim aur ica Met Phar 1 Ged Pictur S cbe mi 5mm Darcmpium Torrisi Lnd Pranocolb snanest Prci Thes ded malt verdes ie nEri aol scd rh paese parans bcn IER aie i dn Dritte nia 7 Sho icon iri notice eee eben ae m em 20 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties TheInternet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens 154 www gateway com 21 Click the General tab LITE Sr rom TON Pipe ithe pee asm fjarar L orkguser Tou cg qua IP ein aca nuce ug 8r reer apa bhe capabi Cihea sai escis ab pong Pete iriran dod he aaa F trg ziee m F mahi pimay Aree i EF edet T Up UA mmen rhen siey C iUia irg DHI reer e Using a wireless network 22 If you are using a DHCP server click Obtain an IP address automatically OR If you are not using a DHCP server click Use the following IP address and enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask Important If you are required to enter an IP Address and Subnet Mask ask your network system administrator for the correct values 23 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 24 Click OK to closethe Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box e www gateway com 155 Chapter 12 Networking Your Notebook Peer to peer ad hoc Use a peer to peer ad hoc network if you are setting up or joining a temporary or permanent computer to computer net

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